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

#301
@thomsen_bass
So of course it's not quite possible to compare it 100% accurately because the instruments are very different and because with my colleague the strings are just much fresher. Nevertheless, a few things are I think very clearly perceptible and were also confirmed to me by the Tempera team. First, the temperas seem to have gained even more depth. My colleague's bass was actually always a bit weak on the A and E strings, which is no longer the case at all. But as I said, I am comparing with the Eudoxas that where on the bass before, we didn't have Temperas on that bass yet.
Secondly, and most importantly, they speak even better in spiccato. For the old version, it took me a little in the beginning to understand how to play them spiccato. The new model is somehow different, they bite more and seem to connect better to the bow hair... if that makes sense?

@Calvin Marks
I don't know about retailers but you can easily order them directly on Tempera's website, thats what I did. They ship worldwide.
 
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#302
thomsen_bass said:
I dont know about the waiting time but apparently it became a bit less. I am interested in this update though, is it possible to describe a difference?
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I have used both the early and later versions. I'm not sure of a significant change in the way they play or sound, but I believe the later strings are more robust against failure. The earlier strings tended to fail if strung the wrong way through the tailpiece slots. I think the later strings address that vulnerability better.
 
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I think this is the thread to discuss Tempera strings. If not my apologies and feel free to point to the right direction.

I put my name on the waiting list quite a while ago and it finally came up! Super pumped to join the 21st century and try something other than gut for the first time in many years.
 
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I recently hear a lot about this new model from Tempera they call Hybrid. Can someone share a few experiences?
I am playing Tempera since quite a while now, mostly pizzicato and I am thinking about upgrading to the Hybrid set because the regular orchestra set that I am playing was even not made for Jazz and its already it is already fantastically good.
 
#313
Where and when did your about a "ready" Tempera Hybrid Set? I only from Jan Ole, that they are working on such a set, but his last information was, that would still take some time to finish it... and on the website you'll find nothing about the new set...:p otherwise I 'have to think about my string changing plans...;)
 
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Simon lob said:
I recently hear a lot about this new model from Tempera they call Hybrid. Can someone share a few experiences?
I am playing Tempera since quite a while now, mostly pizzicato and I am thinking about upgrading to the Hybrid set because the regular orchestra set that I am playing was even not made for Jazz and its already it is already fantastically good.
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I have a set on my bass. They definitely exist! I'm really enjoying them. Easy to bow yet slightly more sustain when played pizz. I wouldn't say it's a huge difference from the regular "Basso" set. I think either are great as a hybrid.

Jan-Ole has been offering them to people already on the waiting list, especially if they marked that they play a mix of arco and pizz. I wouldn't say it's necessarily worth an upgrade since they're so expensive.
 
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AGCurry said:
I use the "regular" Tempera. IMO they are great strings for pizzicato.
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Yes I find mine great too... if you like an more "old-fashioned" pizz-sound reminding a little bit to guts...otherwise you could be a little bit disappointed....taking my basses...but fortunately I like this sound..;) and the Perpetuals on my other bass deliver an great alternative...nevertheless a "Hybrid" Set of Temperas makes me thinking about another check...:P I wrote an email to Jan-Ole....:cool:
 
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Simon lob said:
I recently hear a lot about this new model from Tempera they call Hybrid. Can someone share a few experiences?
I am playing Tempera since quite a while now, mostly pizzicato and I am thinking about upgrading to the Hybrid set because the regular orchestra set that I am playing was even not made for Jazz and its already it is already fantastically good.
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I have both sets. The hybrids felt a bit stiffer on my Vilho Ärvi (father of Kai) 109cm scale. They also maybe have a little more punch than the regulars which sound warmer. I went back for the regulars for hybrid use. I prefer the feel and sound (pizz and especially arco) of them over the hybrids.
They might be a little quieter though now they are getting older. Doesn´t matter with the Full Circle and the amplifier. For arco in the orchestra I raise the action a bit. So on my bass regulars are great hybrids :)
 
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So I recently played both models, the new Hybrid and also the regular Basso set in the workshop in Berlin. The Basso is more brilliant and clearer with a bow, the Hybrid seems to be clearly more percussive in the pizzicato, somewhat softer in tone. I found it generally a bit darker than the Basso, but may have been due to the bass. In general, however, the difference is very clear. I always found the basso great also for Jazz but a little bit harmless ;-) the hybrid is quite different, it has more punch and bounces more. Also great for bowing, but maybe with a little less colors.

Anyway I ordered a set of Hybrids directly in the workshop and will check it out next week.
 
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