Clarky Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) I bought these for my Ampeg Baby Bass but after a day decided I preferred the higher-tension Jargar strings that were originally on it Spirocore 3/4 Solo strings are very low tension when tuned to orchestral (EADG), lower even than Spiro Weich (see chart below) while retaining the characteristic growly sound and longevity Barring the most tiny amount of fuzzing on the always-fragile silks of Spirocores these are as-new. Would cost you £122 plus post from Thomann [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomastik_spirocore_solostimmung_34_kontrabasssaiten.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...abasssaiten.htm[/url] so £90 posted seems fair for one day's use G D A E Total S42 4/4 Light 55.2 59.3 61.4 63.4 239.3 S42 4/4 Medium 61.4 65.8 69.6 69.6 266.4 S42 4/4 Heavy 73.7 73.7 75.8 77.8 301.0 4/4 Solo @ 3/4 Orch 55.3 55.3 55.3 56.9 222.8 [b]3/4 Solo @ 3/4 Orch 56.0 57.8 57.8 57.8 229.4 3885 3/4 Light 60.6 61.7 63.9 66.1 252.3[/b] 3885 3/4 Medium 67.2 68.3 70.5 72.8 278.8 Edited September 7, 2013 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Hi Clarky, willing to split? If so I shall take your E and A. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 Hi Rabbie, hope all's well Unlike Spiro Weichs and Mittels I don't think I've ever seen anyone selling Solo D and G, so if I split I would be nervous of ending up with the D/G sat in my drawer for years. I would be happy to split if someone on BC wants to take the D/G, otherwise I'm afraid I would rather sell the full set. So anyone after a low tension Spiro D/G? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Fair enough my friend, no problem. All well up here thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 One-time price cut - £85 posted. Thats a big saving for one day's use! Or trade for a set of as-new Jargar Solo/Light strings or p/x (with cash my way) for a vgc Oliv A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Been a while bump. See trade options ^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathernman Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Hi Clarky. Just picked up an Aria SWB Lite, piezo only model. Looking to change the strings. Do you reckon the Spirocores would be suitable? Complete newby on upright, so would appreciate advice. Cheers Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) These strings are the most highly recommended on TalkBass for Baby Bass electric upright basses. So I would guess they work well for most EUBs. Very low tension but with the trademark Spirocore growl. I just preferred the Jargar soft strings that were already on the bass which I have used for a couple of years gigging on and off (I sold the bass in between times then bought it back!) Edited September 5, 2013 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathernman Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Cheers Clarky. Excuse ignorance but assume low tension means, in theory, easier to play? Any down sides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 Yep, easier on the hands as less pressure when plucking. Downside is looser strings mean slightly higher action Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathernman Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Thanks Clarky. Lets do it! Will send pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 PM'd back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) Sold Edited September 8, 2013 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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