Double Bass Corelli string gauges/tensions?

[mattgray]

Hi all,

After taking a break from the bass, I'd like to get back into it but need a string with light tension so I can incrementally get my left hand strength back. I've heard that Corellis are good for this - I'm not concerned about getting a big heavy tone back at this point, but rather a ladder of sorts to climb back up on. Does anyone have any experience/resources with this brand?

Cheers,
Matt

 

[mpf]

After experiencing some hand issues, taking a break and getting a new instrument, I switched from Heliocore Hybrid mediums to Corelli Fortes after talking to Mark Gollihur. I have not had much time with them yet and I'm still getting used to them, but I am still surprised sometimes at how easy they are to play. I may at some point switch back or try something else (I am not convinced that they work for the kind of music I play, at least on this instrument), but they are almost literally what the doctor ordered.