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Pirastro Passione Strings...?


WillEdwards
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Hi All,

Has anyone tried a set of Pirastro Passione strings on their double bass? The Gollihur Music website says that they are not really designed for people who play pizz the whole time, but I was wondering if this is actually true. I play both orchestral and jazz music so I need some strings that are suitable for both.

Thanks,

Will

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I think Talkbass has a thread along these lines... IIRC Pirastro designed it primarily as an arco string, while Evah Pirazzi is their go-to 'hybrid' string. I do like Evah Pirazzi (reg and weich), though I don't use them anymore. They have a rich,dark sound, nice old-school decay, start easily with the bow and have a real pop when pizzed, though they don't last very long and aren't as 'fast' as Spirocores.

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[quote name='WillEdwards' timestamp='1361187081' post='1982313']
Hi All,

Has anyone tried a set of Pirastro Passione strings on their double bass? The Gollihur Music website says that they are not really designed for people who play pizz the whole time, but I was wondering if this is actually true. I play both orchestral and jazz music so I need some strings that are suitable for both.

Thanks,

Will
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They're too dark sounding for jazz but great under the bow. I'd look elsewhere if you're a regular pizz player.

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