Clarky Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 I just popped an Oliv G back on my 3/4 bass and - stuff the tuning instability issues - it sounds and plays wonderfully. Think I want to match it with an Oliv D and - rather than shell out for a new one - wondered if any of the august BC double bass-playing community happens to have one in good condition (no breaks in windings, separation etc) they are looking to sell? If so, please drop me a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin spangles Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hi Clarky Glad your enjoying the Olive G . It is indeed a stellar string. Fwiw the olive d can be very thuddy . Obviously depends on the bass. However you'd be shelling out a lot of dough for a string that may or may not work on your bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 Thanks Peter but in this case I did have ADG Oliv on my 3/4 flatback bass a year or so back and loved the sound (even the A). I got fed up with having to re-tune all the time and sold them. Now this bass is just for home use (I gig my downsized Kolstein) I am happy to put up with the tuning instability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtroun Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I'm putting mine out to pasture fairly soon (plain gut beckons- I have a gamut D on order) I wouldn't say it sounds dead though - it is a very dark string inherently. And yes it is a bit thuddy but the open D is one of the most glorious sounds in the world. You're more than welcome to try an old (ish) one before you buy a new one. I can let you know when my gamut arrives if you're interested in the Oliv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Putting this search on hold for time being. I am going to try matching Evah Weich EAD with the Oliv G and see how I get on. I have tried Kolstein Heritage EAD but doesn't quite work and Spiros are too growly to match IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcordez Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Ive got one if/when you want to try again. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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