lowlandtrees Posted November 1 Posted November 1 I changed strings…isn’t the grass always greener? I was so careful…tightened them over a week …but the D snapped. I have no idea what they are. It’s a 4x4 instrument. Can’t decide whether to replace all of them (with another older set) or buy a new D. It seems such a hassle…I have psych myself up to it. The stoppers at the end of the strings are stamped with the note. Anyone recognize the make? Quote
TorturedSaints Posted November 1 Posted November 1 Maybe Thomastik Mittel? https://gollihurmusic.com/string-identification-chart/?srsltid=AfmBOopRtE2v9_XNVvvqIRkJFcNdT1s9s-ahwVcRhF1Fp5Dq9Qej5Q7P 1 Quote
lowlandtrees Posted November 1 Author Posted November 1 Yes very possible….closest match that I can see on that table. Thanks Quote
NickD Posted November 1 Posted November 1 (edited) That red at either end, they look like Spirocore Mittel to me. That's what mine is wearing here. Edited November 1 by NickD Quote
lowlandtrees Posted November 1 Author Posted November 1 1 hour ago, NickD said: That red at either end, they look like Spirocore Mittel to me. That's what mine is wearing here. Quote
lowlandtrees Posted November 1 Author Posted November 1 Just now, lowlandtrees said: Looks like string notes are stamped on the ball end? Quote
NickD Posted November 1 Posted November 1 Yeah. I can't get at all of them but the B string does have a B on It. Oddly enough I'd never noticed that until you mentioned it here. Quote
Beer of the Bass Posted November 1 Posted November 1 Usually four string sets are labelled I to IV in Roman numerals, with O for Orchestra or S for solo on the other side of the ball. But I've never had a low B or high C, those might be labelled differently. 2 1 Quote
lowlandtrees Posted 13 hours ago Author Posted 13 hours ago The G string Spirocore Mittel seems harsh sounding to me. Is there a recommended replacement….obviously with similar tension and volume? Quote
BaBaRe Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 11 hours ago, lowlandtrees said: The G string Spirocore Mittel seems harsh sounding to me. Is there a recommended replacement….obviously with similar tension and volume? There's several that others have tried and used with success. Pirasteo Permanentt, Tomastic Belcanto are some. Both warmer than spiros, permanents are a bit brighter than belcanto Mind you, this will have to be a trial and error to see what works for the bass and for you. Quote
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