Double Bass So Gerold’s cooking up something new...

[vinnycolletti]

IMO Tempera's are very similar to Velvet Compas 180 pizz and even more responsive arco. That's why I'm here ;-)

 

[AGCurry]

Are you aware of a string that has a similar pizz response to give us a frame of reference?

Hmm. These strings have low-enough tension to be compared to solos of other brands (in fact, the first time I installed them I mistakenly tuned a D string up to G ). Although I've not actually played Evah Pirazzi solos (only weich), I imagine they could be compared to EP solo strings - a similar combination of ping, sustain, and broad timbre, but louder.

 

[Selim]

Never tried Compas 189 but sounds like these strings are thin gauge (?)

 

[elmer]

G and D are a bit thicker than EPW and E and A are slightly thinner. Very nice gauge but much brighter than any version of Evah Pirazzis.
Velvet Animas and Compass 180 had similarities in sound but Temperas feel more like a steel string but with a nice low tension but still with right amount of stiffness. Maybe Zyex lights with more colours in the sound come to my mind. They are easy and comfortable to play.

 

[Selim]

G and D are a bit thicker than EPW and E and A are slightly thinner. Very nice gauge but much brighter than any version of Evah Pirazzis.
Velvet Animas and Compass 180 had similarities in sound but Temperas feel more like a steel string but with a nice low tension but still with right amount of stiffness. Maybe Zyex lights with more colours in the sound come to my mind. They are easy and comfortable to play.

That sounds good for me because EPs are very dark and dull on my bass. Tonally, well broken-in Spiros are just about perfect so maybe the Temperas are an option.

Looking for the perfect mixed use string since I only have one bass now…

 

[Ekol]

How long did you guys have to wait to get a set? I tried them on my friends bass, and they truly felt wonderful. Doesn't make the wait any easier!

 

[paulunger]

I had to wait 8 months.

 

[Ekol]

I had to wait 8 months.

Ouch! That's long!

 

[AGCurry]

Maybe 3 months for me.

 

[afroblue]

Anybody get any order recently?

 

[yuzu yashikora]

Yes, 2 of my colleagues have recently received their temperas for the orchestral basses. I am still waiting for my second set that I ordered more than 2 months ago. Production is definitely going on...
But I have to say that the wait is really worth it. The strings just got better and better, it's a total game changer!
My colleagues are also very happy now. With one of the old English basses, we had a problem with a wolf tone at first, but that disappeared after a while. Apparently the basses have to get used to the lower tension a bit. The volume is at least 50% louder than before.

 

[mathbassman]

I just ordered another set and asked about the wait time. Apparently production is back in full swing, Tempera team has assured me that the waiting time will now be significantly reduced.

My Basso, which I ordered quite early, has been stably great for a while now. Very loud and clear it was from the beginning, then with time has added an enormous depth. Simply phenomenal.

 

[robobass]

Has anyone been able to compare Temperas to Sonores? I'm thinking of placing an order but on the website it seems the former is more intended for jazz and the latter for solo and orchestra. I've just started reading this thread and see that the Temperas are very popular for bowing.

I played Eudoxas in the late '90s and loved them. Then the exchange rate changed and when I moved to Germany I could no longer afford them. I switched to Obligato, which I am happy with but I was thinking of treating myself to a set of Eudoxa once more. It seems that getting the Long E alone seems to involve quite some money, so I'm looking at Gerold's strings.

 

[vinnycolletti]

Rob I had Temperas on for close to a year but no experience with Sonores. When I bought them they were sold as an arco string. They sound good pizz but are not going to growl. I would not consider them a jazz string. I would think they are great for solo and orchestral work on a darker bass than mine. On my bass I think they were on the bright side and very resonant. At my level of playing and on my bass I'm happier with the Jargar Dolce I put on recently. I like the damping and just find them easier to get a good tone arco in thumb position. At this point I'm just into orchestral. I still think the Temperas are an awesome string.

 

[WynstonMinckler]

The vibe of temperas is a steel string but with some of the aspects of guys like lower tension, flexibility, etc. I haven't played them so can't say any more confidently.

Since gerold switched to the silk cores in most of the Sonores they're more like the spiritual successor to velvets. I love my APs. They're like Animas with none of the problems. They both easily, have more durability, and the tone doesn't compress when you dig in like velvets (and evahs).

I've played older versions of the black corax strings and they were pretty great too. There's one bandleader I work with who does still occasionally ask "what happened to the Darth Vader strings? I liked those ones alot"

 

[16fuss]

If I would change from Perpetuals to Temperas, do you think I need more string height? Do they buzz more easily on the fingerboard?

 

[vinnycolletti]

Maybe a little more string height, maybe not. Depends on scoop of your fingerboard. Big difference from Perpetuals, I didn't care for them too much. Comparison is like Wizard of Oz when they get to the emerald city, everything is in color ;-)

 

[16fuss]

I am pretty ok with perpetual. However, just joined the waiting list. If there is no wizard of Oz- effect, they will move on to my fivestring.

 

[AGCurry]

If I would change from Perpetuals to Temperas, do you think I need more string height? Do they buzz more easily on the fingerboard?

I got buzz when I installed Temperas on one bass. Luthier dressed the fingerboard and the buzz went away.

 

[16fuss]

We will see. (Maybe in 8 month). At least I have bridge adjusters.