Anyone near me (Cardiff) use these Gut-alikes?

[Marc S]

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

[artisan]

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

[pete.young]

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.

[AndyBass]

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.

[thebigyin]

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