Double Bass Sonores Red Label

[Frankdejong]

I recently changed my old Red Label strings to a smaller instrument and the G string broke immediately. Now I'm also worried about the other strings, because it seems that the strings are not made for the shorter string length.
string length. I have had them on the other instrument for years without any problems. Has anyone else noticed this problem? Is there anyone who has an old set (or individual strings) that I can buy?
That would be fantastic as they don't seem to be produced anymore.

 

[Francois Blais]

Maybe it's time to find a replacement?

 

[Frankdejong]

yes, maybe. It just me being used to those strings. If I can find an old set I can postpone the annoying search for an alternative.

 

[WynstonMinckler]

You might wanna try emailing Gerold and seeing if he has something in the sonores brand that’s comparable to the red labels.

If I had to guess he might suggest the newer Tempera brand strings. They seem similar in concept, metal string that handles more like a wrapped gut.

 

[groooooove]

You might wanna try emailing Gerold and seeing if he has something in the sonores brand that’s comparable to the red labels.

If I had to guess he might suggest the newer Tempera brand strings. They seem similar in concept, metal string that handles more like a wrapped gut.

agree 100%

the tempera string is truly revolutionary, i think. yes they're more expensive than spirocores or whatever, but half the price of sonores.

i'm using the hybrids and have a hard time imagining not liking this string - for any player, on any bass. but that's just me.

i've had my set - that i got used - on and off the bass twice, and played daily for a while now - must be over a year? i don't know. but they still sound fresh and new, and i suspect the life will be very long, which is a feature of how gerold designs his strings.

i'd try that first since they're easier to order, and cheaper. they're a seriously good string.

 

[Frankdejong]

Thanks guys for the information. I actually bought a set of the Tempera Hybrid strings and am absolutely thrilled.