Double Bass Dead A string

[banks]

The A string on my db sounds dead. The bass is new, as well are the strings. Is there a way to bring our the sound, or should I replace the strings?

 

[dragonetti11]

You should fill out your profile before francois notices. What kind of bass do you have? More importantly what kind of strings? Even more important; did you have the bass professionally set up? Much magic can be done by having your sound post moved.

 

[fingerstyle]

Sounds like set up job is needed.... soundpost probably needs setting and if its a NEW new bass then its quiet possible your A string has a wolf tone living in it somewhere that needs to be beaten into submission.. i have one that really only comes out on the A octave harmonic, but all the same the open A sounds a bit dead and tends to fight my bow.

 

[Leo Mannillo]

most new basses needs a good set up by a experienced luthier.. it might cost you some $$ but you will most problaby find them well spended.