petebassist

Geoff, many thanks for this tip - I might try the Oliv.

Thanks chaps, good advice about the sound post - I think I need to get it to a luthier for an MOT. Apart from this quirk, it's a great bass otherwise for my needs, it's never let me down. Pete

Hi, I have Pirastro Obligato strings on my Stentor 1950 acoustic bass, which sound great apart from the G string, which can sometimes sound 'tinny' compared to the other strings. Has anyone had a similar issue and tried a different G string, such as a gut string, to get more of a 'boom' sound? Or am I being a bit lazy? I can get a more mellow sound by playing up the neck a bit, and using a bit more skin. Any advice would be welcome, Thanks, Pete

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I've played a 1950 for over two years, and it's never let me down. Nice sound from the solid top with that mwah that Hugh talks about in his video, and great for tight gigs where you don't mind the ply back and sides talking an occasional knock. I use Pirastro Obligatos for pizzicato, and they've been on over two years and still going. Best of luck getting it fixed up and playing. [url="http://www.thestringzone.co.uk/pirastro-obligato-double-bass-strings-set"]http://www.thestring...ass-strings-set[/url] G Orchestra Synthetic/Chrome Steel Mittel 3/4 441120 D Orchestra Synthetic/Chrome Steel Mittel 3/4 441220 A Orchestra Synthetic/Chrome Steel Mittel 3/4 441320 E Orchestra Synthetic/Chrome Steel Mittel 3/4 441420 SET is 441020.