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Basschat double bass string exchange?


TheRev
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Hi all.


There's been a lot more activity on the double bass forum recentlyly :), a lot of it about different types & brands of DB strings.

Trying out new DB strings is an expensive passtime, so I'm wondering if there would be any support for a string exchange sticky? I'm not talking about a 'strings for sale' thread, more a 'swap my Spiros for your Honeys' sort of thing.

I have a couple of string sets just hanging around and rather than try to sell them for £40 and then find another £80 to buy a new set, I'd rather swap them for a pre-played set of something a bit different to try out.


Any takers?

Dave

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That's the spirit!

I have a set of Thomastic Superflexibles which came with my laminate DB, so I've no idea how old they are. They look in good nick though, and the bloke I bought the bass from ahd stopped playing due to RSI, so they're probably only just broken in. These strings are a bit too stiff for piz for my liking but great for arco. I though my arco technique was total pants until I had a go with these strings. Now I realise it's still pants, but helped by the right strings...

Also have a set of Helicore Hybrids with an orch. G. This is the standard set issued with the Eminence EUB, the orch. G helps to tame some of the nasal tones you can get on the G string with EUBs. Used for about 8 months.

I'd like to try pretty much anything :) but am particulalry interested in Innovation Honeys or Super Silvers or Spiro weichs/mittels.

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[quote name='TheRev' timestamp='1323108784' post='1459430']I have a set of Thomastic Superflexibles which came with my laminate DB...These strings are a bit too stiff for piz for my liking but great for arco.[/quote]

They sort of defy their name really. I nearly sprung for a set thinking they would be easy for pizz which is all I do.

Against my nature of holding on to everything :) I have a set of Evah weichs about 8-9 months old. Played regularly but not worn out. Sell or swap.

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[quote name='TPJ' timestamp='1323113749' post='1459503']
They sort of defy their name really. I nearly sprung for a set thinking they would be easy for pizz which is all I do.

Against my nature of holding on to everything :) I have a set of Evah weichs about 8-9 months old. Played regularly but not worn out. Sell or swap.
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Might be up for trying those on my NXT, let me see what I can tempt you with :)

Edited by Mr Bassman
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Great idea this! I'm not taking to the Super Silvers, want to try either Braided or Honeys or similar... the Super Silvers haven't been bowed or even gigged.

ficelles

P.s. I also have an old set of Spirocores, is that everyone's dark secret? :)

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[quote name='ficelles' timestamp='1323215622' post='1460801']
Great idea this! I'm not taking to the Super Silvers, want to try either Braided or Honeys or similar... the Super Silvers haven't been bowed or even gigged.
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Ah I really want to try Super Silvers but I only just put Honeys on my bass yesterday - too soon to swap even by my standards.

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