flytim

I currently have them on my bass, but normally I would have Spiro's. I've only got them on because I'm doing a lot of slap with the current band and the lower tension helps a lot for that. Spiro's will definitely cut through more than these and probably more suited to what you are doing.

Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold/Slap https://www.thestringzone.co.uk/evah-pirazzi-slap-double-bass-strings-set?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwna6_BhCbARIsALId2Z3V9vw6eGF90DLW4eN-JRAn0LEyEGwsj5vP2D1chGeJqy4twHdZTaUaAiW0EALw_wcB

Thanks for the replies. We have our first rehearsal next week so I'll see how it goes. We do have a drummer so I probably won't need to full on slap thing. Hope fully my Thomann will do and if it doesn't I'll keep an eye out for a cheap basher bass.

The singer I play with wants to get a rockabilly band together, Imelda May stuff etc. I've raised the bridge and changed strings on my usual bass. I'm slowly getting the hang of playing slap but I'm thinking I will probably need to get another bass. My current bass is a carved top Thomann 22 and the new strings are Evah Slaps. What opinions are there, if any, on this bass https://www.bassbags.co.uk/product/gewa-rockabilly-double-bass/?srsltid=AfmBOorem0z7CWD7pUHgypE4qz2vQbXBFlAZpx1SpUaMQEp5dddrL5Tb Thanks Tim

Just bought some strings earlier. Very easy to deal with quick delivery. Thanks.

I have a set of Spiro Mittels that came off a Yamaha SLB I bought recently. Because of the way the strings wrap around the SLB tailpiece they now have a kink in the threaded part of the ball end of the string. Does this make them unusable on a normal bass?

Went to Hannah Sedgewick in Penzance yesterday and it's a thumbs up from me. Had adjusters put on my bridge and she also rubbed down a slight buzz on the fingerboard and also suggested that the sound post was probably a bit too far forward so she adjusted that. The bass now sounds so much better for the soundpost move. A lot more growl in pizz and a more singing tone under the bow. All done in an hour and half while I went and had a coffee and a much needed haircut.

I'm near Ivybridge and I've had the same problem now that James Powell is retiring. Tried Martin Penning but got the same replay as above. I did eventually find Hannah Sedgwick in Penzance. I'm taking mine down in a couple of weeks to have some work down. I'll report back after, if you want. If you have any luck with Devon Strings or Bristol Violin let us know, I never got round to phoning them after finding Hannah. It would be good to know other options.

Thanks for the replies and the video (ouch!). The bass I have now, a Thomann hybrid I got second hand for £800 will be the beater bass if I get another bass. I think I'll get a SLB as a backup I can take to gigs with me and save up again for a better bass later. I'm not sure my playing skills deserve spending 2 or 3k yet, but I'm close to understanding what I want out of a new bass. I don't think a P or fretless is going to cut with the band. They'll be fine with the SLB having discussed it with them.