Double Bass I like Weichs!

[Francois Blais]

... EXCEPT the D string is wildly buzzy and obnoxious. The other 3 are settling down quite nicely... anyone else have this problem with just the D?

Open string, all over the place or only some positions?

Open string only: the upper nut groove may be too wide
Some positions only: maybe some bump(s) on the fingerboard
All positions: probably defective

You can use the supplied tone filter (small piece of tubing) which comes with the D string for a few uses.

To fix the nut groove problem, just slip the tubing up there in the groove.

That piece it usually meant to be put where the string crosses the bridge crown. It filters out some higher harmonics.

Regards,
François

 

[quenoil]

Open string, all over the place or only some positions?

Open string only: the upper nut groove may be too wide
Some positions only: maybe some bump(s) on the fingerboard
All positions: probably defective

You can use the supplied tone filter (small piece of tubing) which comes with the D string for a few uses.

To fix the nut groove problem, just slip the tubing up there in the groove.

That piece it usually meant to be put where the string crosses the bridge crown. It filters out some higher harmonics.

Regards,
François

It seems to be all over the string. I tried the piece of tubing at the groove slot, but it didn't seem to make a difference. I'll try it up at the nut tonight. Otherwise I may try to exchange it for another string.

Thanks for your help!

 

[quenoil]

Turned out to be a faulty D string. Replaced it... all is good in the (string) world

 

[98mtd]

I love the sustain from my Spiro Weichs. They have a bigger sound than the Spiro orchestra set I changed on my German carved bass. Beautiful growl and tone.

 

[Freddels]

I just put a set of Weichs on my Cleveland Hybrid and I'm really digging these strings . . . a lot.

 

[Dr. Jake]

When I bought my Shen SB180 a little over a year ago, I had a set of Weichs installed. Then began a period of unsuccessful string experiments: Helicore Hybrids, Preludes, Obligatos...and back to the Weichs.

After having a good setup done a few months ago, though, I couldn't resist one more experiment: Spiro E/A, Evah D/G. This has to work, I thought - more volume from the low-end, smoother tone from the top strings. But last night at my ensemble class, the instructor stopped us after a tune. "What happened to your tone? Where's that nice tone your bass used to have? What happened to your rhythmic feel?"

Negative findings are findings, too. I give up - at least with this bass. The Weichs win.

 

[damonsmith]

I had to put weichs back on - not by choice - a quick fix for a nasty buzz was higher tension strings than solos and a damp-it.
Not the best but it will do until the weather keeps changing.
I seem to be able to do whatever I could on solos with a bit extra effort.