Double Bass Strings to different pegs

[slinkyphil]

Hey slinkyphil,

that's great- but, could you elaborate a little as to what kind of WOW it is? I mean, what kind of change is it?

And I'd really like to know what causes the change, but that seems to be a mystery.

Best
Sidecar

Basically I felt that my E string was kind of dead... I wasn't really happy with it and we are talking about a spiro mittel! Probably a great setup could have done the same thing but there aren't any "wizard" luthiers around here (shame...).
The bass just opened. Strong E string, more resonante A string, and the other strings just sounded better and more focused. Also the harmonics are more clear! I think it is an inexpensive way to improve the sound of your bass, if your instruments happens to like that configuration better. Also there's no real change in tension which is a plus!

 

[MrSidecar]

Basically I felt that my E string was kind of dead... I wasn't really happy with it and we are talking about a spiro mittel! Probably a great setup could have done the same thing but there aren't any "wizard" luthiers around here (shame...).
The bass just opened. Strong E string, more resonante A string, and the other strings just sounded better and more focused. Also the harmonics are more clear! I think it is an inexpensive way to improve the sound of your bass, if your instruments happens to like that configuration better. Also there's no real change in tension which is a plus!

Thank you!
I was thinking about doing something similar, albeit only for "security" reasons. I play Thmastik Dominant, one of those strings that have a reputation for being very unforgiving to their metal part touching the pegs. Now, this has not happened for me yet. But I play a compensated tailpiece, so the G-string seems in potential danger (the ball end part being closer to the bridge than the e-string, thus effectively shortening the silks on the top end... you get the idea).

(...) Gerold Genssler (he) suggested I put the G on the D peg, the D on the A peg, the A on the G peg and the E on the E.

That would be what I'd try with my bass, judging my silk lengths. However, first if and when I have to restring. Whenever that might be, right now it does not seem soon.

Best
Sidecar