Double Bass Strings for Eminence?

[echo008]

Hello
I recently purchased an Eminence upright and I’m looking for string recommendations. What are you guys using? I am new to upright and looking for general purpose (meaning good for both arco and pizz).
I think I would prefer a set with medium to low tension, something a little on the softer side feel wise if that makes sense.
Thanks in advance
Tom

 

[hensonbass]

I’ve got two complete sets of used strings (Corelli 370M & Evah Pirazzi Slaps) that would be good chooses for your Eminence upright as I used these strings on my Kolstein travel bass (very similar concept to the Eminence bass)

For Sale - Thomastik, Evah Slap set, Corelli set,

I played both arco and pizz with these strings and had good results. Both sets are lower tension.

In this video I playing my Kolstein bass (with Evah Pirazzi Slap strings) in the black and white clips.

 

[Francois Blais]

Corellis would be a great choice for a beginner methinks.

 

[echo008]

Appreciated thank you. Maybe I’ll Give the Corelli set a spin.

 

[Francois Blais]

These will give you a modern, clear tone with nice sustain.
If you want a dark, thumpy, old-school kind of tone, then the Evah Slaps would be better suited.

 

[echo008]

Coming from electric bass, it’s quite the change on so may levels I have a teacher I just started with. Anyway, I do favor a clear, more modern tone. I like the edge of say Stanley Clarke’s upright tone, along those lines.

 

[Francois Blais]

I think you'd like the Corelli 370M then.
And they're easy to play.

 

[echo008]

I just purchased a used set for a great price. Looking forward thank you.
T