Marc S Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hi there, Just wondering whether anyone near me (in the South Wales area) uses these, or similar Gut-alike DB strings? https://www.thomann.de/gb/gutalike_vintage_double_bass_strings.htm I'd really like to try a set. I'm currently using Innovation Silver Slaps on one bass, and quite pleased with them. And I've got Spirocore Weichs on another set. Again, I'm quite happy with these, but I would like to try some Gut-alikes, just out of curiosity.... Cheers now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) My Duke came with gut a likes from new. They aren't bad but the E was totally useless,floppy with very little tone. I sold them pretty quickly. I've tried loads of strings but always came back to golden slaps. If you want some synthetic guts the Superior Bassworks deluxe wackers are a much better bet. Edited March 24, 2017 by artisan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Have you tried Presto Lights or Ultralights? I'm very happy with them, they're low tension, OK for slap and will also take a bow at a pinch if that's a consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBass Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I'm afraid I'm not near Cardiff, but I'd say good things about Gutalikes. I had the wrapped E and, for me, they have a really nice tension and feel. I've used them on my main gigging bass for 3 years or so now (same set). Great for slap, decent for pizz, just don't ever try to bow them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebigyin Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Tried some they were terrible especially the E and A strings i couldn't even get the E string on properly and totally hopeless at tuning stir well clear total waste of money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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