finally tried Jargar strings

Well I finally got hold of some Jargar strings, and must say I am very happy with them. I'm using the dolce. Very easy to play (pizz and slap) and real nice tone. These were recomended to me sometime back on this post by Francois, but of course I had to take the long and expensive route, trying three or four other brands before I got around to the Jargars. Anyway.... better late then never.

Thanks

 

The Jargar strings are rather Gut like in tone. Very subtle and warm. Not much sustain. Especialy on the D string. But you get more of that old traditional Jazz sound with Jargar than say Spirocores which are much more lively sounding.

After experimenting with various string types I've found I actually prefer this sound for jazz.

Kevinlee

 

You know I'm not sure if they are solo tuning or not. I've only used them at orchestra pitch. And yes they are flexible with low tension, easy to play but not floppy like some solo strings when tunned down.

The G & D really don't have much sustain. The A & E have a bit more but they are not like Spirocores or Helicore piz. They are very warm though and have more of an old time jazz sound then a modern one when played piz.

Kevinlee

 

I pretty much suck with the bow but I did find that even I could get a somewhat decent sound bowing the Jargar Dolce. The tone is dark and the feel is low tension, easy on the fingers but not floppy.

I have a used set of Jargar Dolce that are in pretty good shape. I'm not using them at the moment and I would be willing to trade them for some other strings if you want to try them out.

Kevinlee