Clarky Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) I got these strings a month or two ago from BC'er Rabbie and really like them (got loads of compliments at the Bluegrass 'Sorefingers' weekend on the tone). However, I wanted something a little more dark and gut-like so I am now using Velvet Animas, the (twice as expensive, ouch) thicker cousins of Blues. The strings are in good condition and I have cleaned them up with toothpaste and wet rag to restore much of their copper-y brightness (makes no odds to sound, they just look more shiny!) Here's Rabbie's ad [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/218988-velvet-blues-for-sale-sold/"]http://basschat.co.u...-for-sale-sold/[/url] I paid £65, so how about £55 posted for a very good condition set of strings that would normally set you back about £130 [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/velvet_blue_doublebass_strings.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...ass_strings.htm[/url] Here's a clip of Velvet Blues (not me) [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqOjIPWD-lQ[/media] And a sound matrix so you can compare their sound (and hear that Animas and Garbos are darker and guttier) [url="http://www.hervejeanne.de/saitenmatrix.php"]http://www.hervejean...aitenmatrix.php[/url] Edited November 23, 2013 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smaz Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Again, are these 4/4 length / suitable for an EUB? Ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hi Gareth, nope! 3/4 again sorry mate!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Would also trade against a good condition set of Spirocore Weichs (so i can use these as a backup for my Baby Bass - before you ask, the tail-piece yellow 'string loops' of Velvet Blues don't work on a Baby Bass bridge) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 here's a pic of my strings to show the condition [attachment=148992:DSCF0618.JPG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisd24 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Would you consider a trade for a set of medium Helicores? I fancy giving these a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Sorry Chris. My Baby Bass has a really thin neck and will only take light/weich strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Hi Clarky, I have those weichs I bought from you early this year. I never used them and the bass I have seems to like the Animas. I'd be willing to trade them back for these Blues so I have a set when these Animas finally wear out (which could still be a long while). PM me if you're interested and we can work something out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Thanks Tom, PM coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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