Double Bass String ID help

[SAlcott]

Ball end is about 1" black above 2" orange silk.

 

[Francois Blais]

Is there a black twist over the orange part?
If so, could be Corelli F strings.

 

[Inky13]

Is there a black twist over the orange part?
If so, could be Corelli F strings.

Francois, I’ve always wanted to ask: Where does your Jedi string knowledge come from? It’s really quite impressive.

 

[Francois Blais]

Well, I began playing DB 42 years ago, got rapidly hooked into strings, like many of us, spent a lot of money, red in magazines, forums, etc...
I never had a car for a reason...
That and perfumes/shaving stuff.

Thanks for the kind words though!

 

[SAlcott]

Is there a black twist over the orange part?
If so, could be Corelli F strings.

Starting from ball end, 2" solid orange 1" solid black.

 

[SAlcott]

 

[SAlcott]

Sorry about the massive embiggening.

 

[SAlcott]

Found them-Eurosonic Orchestra.

 

[stefaniw80401]

Oooo ... how do they sound and feel? Always wanted to try them.

 

[Francois Blais]

Thanks for the info!
I actually had a set of these several years ago, medium gauge, and they were quite stiff.

This is what they actually are:

Presto Balance
The Balance double bass strings are crafted with steel rope cores and wrapped with chromesteel. They break in quickly and achieve a stable tuning within a very short time.

Gauges: Light, Medium
Sizes: 3/4, 1/2

The Balance Orchestra strings are optimized for arco technique. They have dark, powerful sound, and are very easy to bow. Balance Orchestra strings are available for 3/4 string length in Medium and Light gauges (EADG), as well as in Solo tuning (F#HEA).

The Balance Hybrid strings are optimized for both arco and pizzicato techniques. Played pizzicato, they have a voluminous sound and long sustain. Nevertheless, they are easy to bow.
Balance Hybrid strings are available for 3/4 string length in Medium and Light gauges (EADG), and ½ string length.

 

[SAlcott]

Not my bass. They’re on a friend’s bass who’s doing an orch/jazz audition on a rented bsss.

 

[Yanni_bass]

Sorry about the massive embiggening.