Double Bass Evah Pirazzi strings megathread part I

[robobass]

Well, I haven't read the whole thread, but I just tried a set of EP's on an older 4-string Poellmann that was set up for Jazz. I'm a die hard Obli user. I can appreciate why Jazzers like EP's, but I found the G kind of crass under the bow, especially in the upper register. Overall, I find they have a harder attack, which might be good on many basses, but at the cost of nuance. I would probably want them if I were playing primarily in larger ensembles - jazz or orchestra, but I wouldn't want them in my drummerless trio, or in a chamber situation. That said, I don't mind the rolling of the Oblis, I actually kind of like it. Overall, the EP's do come very close to the feel and sound of gut, but are a little stiff for my taste. Perhaps I should try the light gauge set.
Robobass

 

[bribass]

Duh Gee Tennessee.

Thanks for startin' out my day w/ a laugh, Phil!

Not much that I read makes me belly laugh out loud, but your eloquent posts often do.

Bri

 

[Uncletoad]

Thanks for startin' out my day w/ a laugh, Phil!

Not much that I read makes me belly laugh out loud, but your eloquent posts often do.

Bri

One must be of a certain age to get that one.

 

[Marcus Johnson]

Phineas J. Whoopee, you're the greatest!

 

[Eli_Upright12]

Ah. I'd get the E and G Evahs and use the full set. I don't dig them on my bass but they are damn good strings. Sound amazing on bribass' Prescott. Really a good matched set that work better as a set than as single I think.

That's my plan as of now, once I get the G all throw the top 3 on their and hopefully I'll raise the funds to get the E too.

 

[Andy Allen]

If you're hurting for a G right now and can't get an EP (and don't want to splash out for an Oliv) I'd recommend buying a Superflexible G. They're one of the most underrated and best value strings around IMNSHO. They sound like a mellower Spiro, with tension in between Mittel and Weich, and bow a little better than Spiros too.

While you're waiting for the EP you can 'play in' the Superflex, then once you get the EP on you will have a played-in spare G you can use anytime and with almost anything. It'll probably last you the rest of your life too.


Andy

 

[dblbss]

I give up'

I love these strings but after 5 months they are dead. If money wasn't an option I would change them every three months.

Put on a Bel Canto G and Dominant D , it was like taking a warm bath.

I've also give up trying to get PC's tone on Coltrane sound.

Thomastiks are just too reliable and consistant for a bottom feeding bass jobber.

 

[Uncletoad]

+1, a SF G is a great string at a even higher price, but they happen to be very reasonable. Less $ than Spiros, Bel Canto, EP's and others.

I might add that they are the same diameter as Spiro Mittel G's so they match up really well next to Spiro Mit D's.

BG

And the pretty blue goes with so many things.

 

[bribass]

If you're hurting for a G right now and can't get an EP (and don't want to splash out for an Oliv) I'd recommend buying a Superflexible G. They're one of the most underrated and best value strings around IMNSHO. They sound like a mellower Spiro, with tension in between Mittel and Weich, and bow a little better than Spiros too.

While you're waiting for the EP you can 'play in' the Superflex, then once you get the EP on you will have a played-in spare G you can use anytime and with almost anything. It'll probably last you the rest of your life too.


Andy

+1, a SF G is a great string at a even higher price, but they happen to be very reasonable. Less $ than Spiros, Bel Canto, EP's and others.

I might add that they are the same diameter as Spiro Mittel G's so they match up really well next to Spiro Mit D's.

Still enjoying the EP's on my Prescott.
They do take a bit more effort in thumb position as they are not as pyrotechnic friendly as Spiros, but I agree about playing them a bit closer to the bridge. Everytime I think they are a bit too dark to cut thru the mix I remember to play a bit lower w/ my right hand and the articulation really does snap to attention. You can dig in w/ impunity. It's hard to bottom them out. As for amplification w/ EP's I seem to be having better luck w/ my WW than the Focus. The Focus likes them fine, but the WW give them a more robust less grainy sound. I have 3+ months on them and will be switching them back to my german bass. Traveling to FL w/ that bass for an arco gig. We'll see how they stand up to putting them on and off for a third time. I hope they last. That's an important test.

BG

 

[SAlcott]

I just finished installing a set of EPs on my new LaScala replacing the BelCantos which replaced the Hybrids. They sound good in the house and seem to bow fairly well (lots of gut in my past.). I'll know more after orch tonight and noamp gig next Monday.

 

[Eli_Upright12]

Well I ordered the G from Quinn Violins and there only about 3 or 4 hours away so it should maybe be here on saturday, then I can call my luthier and get the strings thrown on there

 

[bribass]

And the pretty blue goes with so many things.

Didja ever get that Mit D I sent to the shop?

Bri

 

[leftydunn]

I give up'

I love these strings but after 5 months they are dead. If money wasn't an option I would change them every three months.

Put on a Bel Canto G and Dominant D , it was like taking a warm bath.

I've also give up trying to get PC's tone on Coltrane sound.

Thomastiks are just too reliable and consistant for a bottom feeding bass jobber.

I agree. The sound is hard to beat, when they are new. Mine died after three months - and I'm a new dad who has hardly practiced lately!!!

 

[Polyanski]

In the search for that perfect E string.... My E is a little quiet.
How Evahs blend with Spiros?
Thanks.

 

[Mark Perna]

In the search for that perfect E string.... My E is a little quiet.
How Evahs blend with Spiros?
Thanks.

In my opinion, not well. Evahs have an extremely strong fundamental but not a lot of overtones. Spiros are just the opposite.

 

[Eli_Upright12]

Finally got my G now I'll make a trip to the good old luthier and find out what they can do. I'll report back when I know more

 

[Marcus Johnson]

I'm finally in the studio with the EPs, on the Les DeMerle project. One SM-57 in front of the bass, sounds pretty good (all the "good" mics went to other folks ). Nice balance. I still really like the front of the notes on these strings.

 

[jazz bass guy]

Hey Marcus, don't you have an AMT? Have you ever used that in the studio?

I am glad to hear you are liking the EPs' recorded sound. I am also liking them after 5 months.

 

[SAlcott]

New LaScala-EPs. Orch went well even with my mediocre bow chops. The bass sounded good with one of the other bassists playing while I listened from different places in the room. Noamp jazz gig was good as well-the bass definitely projects better with EPs. Pleased for now.

 

[Marcus Johnson]

Hey Marcus, don't you have an AMT? Have you ever used that in the studio?

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I do, but I've never used it in the studio. I think I used it on a live album once.