Double Bass New Lenzners

[George700DL]

Last week I installed my new Lenzner guts (plain A and D, I'm using my old G). These strings look very different from my original guts (they are lighter, smoother, but thicker).

I had to put a knot on the D, and noticed that whenever I bend the string, I hear a crack and the bend turns white. Is this normal? It made me think that maybe these had some varnish on them? I soaked about 3 inches in warm water before making the knot, then oiled the strings with almond oil before putting them on.

They're settling now, and they bow really nicely! My bass is louder now, since there is a bit more tension now. We'll see how they do over time.

George

 

[Steve Swan]

I've enjoyed the Lenzner strings basses that have longer string length, such as my American Standard at 43 1/2". For shorter string length basses closer to 42", I prefer the Pfitzner strings.

 

[George700DL]

I've enjoyed the Lenzner strings basses that have longer string length, such as my American Standard at 43 1/2". For shorter string length basses closer to 42", I prefer the Pfitzner strings.

Are the Pfitzners thicker/heavier/higher tension? That would have been my preference.

But the Lenzners are sounding good, so I'm not second-guessing anything.

George