Should be no problem.
When i changed from Spiro E&A Anima D&G to a full set of Anima's, the bass got a whole lot better in all aspects.
Velvets really shine when they are together as a set.
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Double Bass Velvet strings megathread part III
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Should be no problem.
When i changed from Spiro E&A Anima D&G to a full set of Anima's, the bass got a whole lot better in all aspects.
Velvets really shine when they are together as a set.
Yeah that's what my bass is wearing now, Spiro E and A and Anima D and G. I can already tell the Anima D and G are awesome strings but they do sound like they're missing something, so I think trying the full set is wise. Plus I got really hooked on their fascinating sound and harmonic pallet both pizz and arco, and I think the full set would actually match what I usually play quite well.
Here is a pic of the G string. Looks similar but the winding feels smoother and closer together.
It is very interesting that Velvet reformulated the G Anima. I post a detailed photo of my 10 years old G Anima, and you can do the comparison.
But mount them carefully. Don't wind the wound part or even the red or black tube onto the peg. If needed move the string towards the tailpiece and use the old non-loop mounting method.
I had a broken string because I once wound the tube onto the peg because they told me I can do that (with the similar Classico).
Might be a bit more complicated than on my large scale instrument, specially for the lowest peg.
I had a broken string because I once wound the tube onto the peg because they told me I can do that (with the similar Classico).
Might be a bit more complicated than on my large scale instrument, specially for the lowest peg.
Yeah it's going to be a long ride. Finally have a whole set of Anima's on my bass and I'm digging them so far. Haven't performed with them yet though, but I have some gigs coming up and I'm looking forward to see how they handle on those gigs! The new G string still retains the pizz sound of the older one but it is a much better string to bow now. I wouldn't say it's best if all you're doing is orchestral and chamber music, but if you do a bit of it I think it'll be fine. The arco does sound wonderful for use in "jazz" settings and they have a really unique sound when playing extended techniques. And of course, the pizz is heaven. Love the warmth of their sound, that you can make them sing or thump, and they're somewhat percussive sound that seems like a good for my playing. Also, I've never really like non-steel core E strings like Evahs and what not because I've found they lack some low end, but so far the Anima is putting out tones of lows and I'm not feeling the urge to put my Spiro weich E back on. These strings certainly are addicting and loud.
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Velvets were great until the E string started coming unwound after a week, then my hands turned Green. Then the lack of bowing power. Then the texture of the strings became annoying.
But for walking a medium blues, these are the strings.
But for walking a medium blues, these are the strings.
I don't find compas 180's to be like that. Other than being a pain to install (who makes strings with no loop or ball end on the tailpiece side?) and the price, i like them. I have had Blues on at one point though, so I totally get what you're saying.
I know it's not exactly kosher to judge strings before they've broken in, but while the Velvets resonated like nothing else and I had no trouble adjusting my bowing technique, their core sound just didn't jive with my instrument.
Back to the Spiro Weichs....
Which isn't necessarily a good thing.
It might have been a pain to mount them correctly the old way, but this was way more flexible to avoid winding the rigid tube at the end of the metal wound part of the string on the peg.
I only did that once with the similar Classico because they had loops and Nuno told me I can wind the tube on the peg with these strings.
What happened? The string broke immediately.
But if you cut the loop at the end that goes inside the other part of the loop you can get the strap back.
My Blues are now in my bass bag and I've given up the homemade rosin nonsense.The Nymans rosin worked out in the end so thanks to the kind folks who recced it. Actually after I had the Blues on for a month I came to terms bowing them but only in a situation where I could keep my focus on bowing and not trying to read, like soloing where they were actually quite a bit of fun. Anyway I gave up and got a set of the Compas 180's. They transformed my bass from a raspy raucous beast to an orchestral instrument. Simply astounding! Amazing clarity, punchy growly pizz and creamy arco. This from a plywood bass that has had termites eat the middle layer of wood in the sides and back with daylight visible in places.They have that same great "Velvet" feel to them too. I'm in love
For those who have or have used a realist with velvets before, what have you used to attach the input jack to the tailpiece? I've tried tying it with string and using a zip tie, but both have started buzzing.
Hey jazzcat_13, if you have a bow quiver on your bass try tying the input jack to the upper straps of the quiver ( that hold the quiver in place, attached to your tailpiece ). This is what I do with my Realist lifeline and it works wonders + looks neat.
Could someone post an arco sound sample of Anima's? I would like to hear some long tones, and also some fast 8ths notes to hear how much they bite, and if they have a lot of attack like gut. Thanks!
