Clarky Posted November 22, 2013 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
smaz Posted November 22, 2013 Posted November 22, 2013 Again, are these 4/4 length / suitable for an EUB? Ta
Clarky Posted November 22, 2013 Author Posted November 22, 2013 Hi Gareth, nope! 3/4 again sorry mate!!!!
Clarky Posted November 22, 2013 Author 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)
Clarky Posted November 22, 2013 Author Posted November 22, 2013 here's a pic of my strings to show the condition [attachment=148992:DSCF0618.JPG]
chrisd24 Posted November 23, 2013 Posted November 23, 2013 Would you consider a trade for a set of medium Helicores? I fancy giving these a try.
Clarky Posted November 23, 2013 Author Posted November 23, 2013 Sorry Chris. My Baby Bass has a really thin neck and will only take light/weich strings.
TPJ Posted November 23, 2013 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.
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