sprocketflup Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 I have an NS designs EUB, the NXT4 to be precise. At the weekend, whilst setting up for a show, the G string snapped. I wasn't even on the stage at the time, drummer shouted me " Dave, you're not gonna believe this..." I haven't the first scooby about EUB strings, so any advice before I take the plunge welcome. I play both pizz and arco, and favour smooth flatwound style strings. Am I better off replacing the whole set or finding a single? I've no idea what the strings are that are on it at present, they have different coloured silks (green, black, gold red) and gold/brass coloured ball ends The scale of the instrument is 42", how does that compare to a 3/4 or 1/2 size acoustic bass? Confused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 (edited) Can you identify your strings here? https://gollihurmusic.com/string-identification-chart/ Once you see the prices of strings, you'll want to find a single... A 3/4 acoustic upright is around 42" (unlike bass guitars, there isn't any particular strict measurement which define the size of an upright bass) Edited July 26, 2023 by jrixn1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Can you take a quick photo of the silks at both ends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted July 26, 2023 Author Share Posted July 26, 2023 (edited) Sure can Edited July 26, 2023 by sprocketflup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted July 26, 2023 Author Share Posted July 26, 2023 Looks like they might be D'addorio 'Helicore Orchestra' strings according to @jrixn1's link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Yep, look like Helicore orchestra to me. Those are designed for arco and can sound a bit dull for pizz, but EUBs have an inherently brighter sound due to their rigidity, so orchestral strings often sound better on EUBs. You happy with the sound or thinking of trying something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted July 27, 2023 Author Share Posted July 27, 2023 I'm happy with the sound but as was mentioned up above the price scares the sh*te out of me. If I buy a single, I'm worried it'll sound hugely different to the remaining three, so would try something else if I could find something that hurts the wallet less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 A new G will sound a bit brighter compared to the others but it will soon dull down with a bit of playing in. How long have you had the current strings on? If one has failed, I'd be concerned that more are destined to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted July 27, 2023 Author Share Posted July 27, 2023 (edited) No idea, they were on when I bought the bass **edit** tbf thats seven years ago! Edited July 27, 2023 by sprocketflup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Meh, 7 years isn't excessive for DB strings. If you fancy a change, try a set of Evah Pirazzi weich? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petebassist Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 As said, don’t worry about the up front cost, it’s a once-in-a-decade event 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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