Clarky Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) Hi, after another bout of experimenting I have found the strings for me: Spiro Weich 3/4 3885. Have these on both my basses and they suit my playing 'style' (or lack of), and the sound in my head. On the way to this point I have been through loads of strings. Here is a low-tension set that I like but just not as much as my Weichs [b]Spiro Solo 3/4 3886[/b], which I downtuned to orchestral for low tension - very good condition, barring a little fuzzing, notably on E peg-end silk. On my bass for a couple of weeks only. £75 posted as opposed to new price of £123 at Thomann and £138 from UK retailer Stringmail [attachment=124721:P1050564.JPG] Edited January 7, 2013 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I'd like the Kolsteins please Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 Sure thing Keith, actually one of these sets originally came from you!!!! I will send them on and we can discuss payment if you are happy that the peg-end windings are structurally sound (I think they are fine, they just look a bit ratty) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1355176302' post='1895154'] (I think they are fine, they just look a bit ratty) [/quote] [attachment=124728:images.jpg] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 How'd you get that pic of me at our last gig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) For those wondering about downtuning Spiro Solos to orchestral (ie, standard EADG tuning) the following shows that this lowers the tension to below Spiro Weichs (3885). This puts them broadly in the same ultra-low tension ball park as, say, Innovation Silver Slaps Comparative Tensions of Different Sets of Spirocores, If Each Were Installed on a 3/4 106 cm (41.73 inches) Mensure Bass at Orchestra Pitch (all in pounds) [indent=1] G D A E Total S42 4/4 Light 55.2 59.3 61.4 63.4 239.3 S42 4/4 Medium 61.4 65.8 69.6 69.6 266.4 S42 4/4 Heavy 73.7 73.7 75.8 77.8 301.0 4/4 Solo @ 3/4 Orch 55.3 55.3 55.3 56.9 222.8 3/4 Solo @ 3/4 Orch 56.0 57.8 57.8 57.8 229.4 3885 3/4 Light 60.6 61.7 63.9 66.1 252.3 3885 3/4 Medium 67.2 68.3 70.5 72.8 278.8[/indent] Edited December 10, 2012 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 Bump! Downtuned Solos were the nearest I found to Silver Slaps in terms of tension for steels (which you can use with a mag pickup) and - as you can see from picture - these are in good condition and not used for long (couple of weeks) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 been a while bump - very low tension steels (at 'normal'/orchestral tuning) with the famous Spirocore growl - in great condition and a whole lot cheaper than new price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-sugar-king Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Hi i think i wiil give them ago even tho just put a set of Jargars solos on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 Hi there, I am out of the country until next Saturday. Happy to put on hold for you but I wouldn't be able to send until Monday 7th Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-sugar-king Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Ok thanks give me a shout next weekend i will def have them cheers Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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