alexpea Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Hi there I'm not happy with the arco sound on my 18th C german flatback at the moment, I find the arco sound is very bright. The bass has currently got Helicore Orchestral strings on it but I'm thinking of trying some different strings in the hope of darkening the sound. I play in an Orchestra as well as playing Klezmer, Americana and a bit of Jazz so I need strings that are quite flexible. At the moment I'm considering trying some Eva Pirazzi's possibly the Weichs. I appreciate that each bass is different but any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazybirdpete Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I'm playing the EP Weichs as is a much more experienced double bass playing friend of mine. We both play orchestral music and he is also very active playing jazz. The Weichs are easy on the hands and produce a good sound arco and pizz so I would give them a try. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 [quote name='Lazybirdpete' timestamp='1413222635' post='2576043'] I'm playing the EP Weichs as is a much more experienced double bass playing friend of mine. We both play orchestral music and he is also very active playing jazz. The Weichs are easy on the hands and produce a good sound arco and pizz so I would give them a try. Pete [/quote] +1 I think they are a great hybrid string. The regulars are darker with a thicker tone, but I find the heavier gauge harder work. Weichs seem to be a better fit for me and also seem to amplify better as they are a touch brighter than the regulars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27 frets Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) I've been using EP Weichs too - nice clear tone for arco, not too bright, but on my bass pizzicato on E string is perhaps a little quiet Edited October 19, 2014 by 27 frets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrkelly Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 You've already got pretty dark arco strings, my advice is get your bass to a good luthier for a soundpost adjustment & work on your technique to get a darker sound. Evahs are good strings though, my preference is for the mediums, the weichs are too soft & spongey with the bow for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexpea Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 Thanks for the replies. Yep chatted to a Luthier today and he's gonna tweak sound post for me to see it will open the bass out a bit. Played on some Evah Weichs today tho, still want some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrywillard Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) I used to swear by my Obligato's up until a couple of years ago when I thought I would give EP Weichs a go - Wow! Absolutely love them, and I certainly don't have any urge to move away from them or try anything else in the near future. Love the feel under the left hand, and they compliment my bass brilliantly. Another high recommendation! Edited October 19, 2014 by henrywillard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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