Thomastik 'Weich' Strings

[gypsyjazzer]

[b]Wanted to try:[/b] A set of Thomastik Spirocore 'Weich' (Soft) gauge strings for 3/4 Bass. Have you a set that is not to old?
email me.

[gcordez]

I've got a newish set. £85 if you want em..

[timbo1978]

Hi, did you ever find a set? I'm having some trouble with sore left hand/forearm when playing at longer gigs and was considering these to help 'lighten the load' . But equally don't want to loose too much volume or depth to my sound.

Any feedback?

[gypsyjazzer]

Hi timbo1978---yes--I managed to get a set.

[sarah thomas]

I've recently had a set of Spirocore Weich fitted and the action lowered. Playing is easier now. It's difficult to say about depth and volume because I find that the way I stand, how I support the bass and how relaxed I am all have an impact on the sound. I'm very pleased with the new strings. Why not let a luthier have a look at it? The advice I received from two different people was invaluable and freely given. Strings fitted, action lowered, bridge reshaped, emergent cracks filled, (hot hide glue), buzzes eliminated and fingerboard given a new coat of something black - £70.

[timbo1978]

Hi Sarah,

Have had a new bridge fitted to improve the action so the strings will hopefully be the cherry on the cake. Have been doing 4 hour gigs at my loocal market and finding it a real strain on my arms/hands. Plenty of good advice out there as you say - have been looking into posture etc too :-)

Didn't realise spirocore did light gauge - will checck them out!