TheRev Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I've recently replaced the Innovation Braided with a set of Spiro Weich on my carved bass so I can use my magnetic pickup. However,the spiros sound horrible on this bass, all twangy and metallic. I really liked the sound of the Innovation strings on this bass, so can anyone suggest a string set that feels like Spiro Weich but sound like Innovation Braided? I'm guessing an orchestral string would fit the bill? They must be steel to work with the magnetic pickup. Churrz Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo-E Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Spiros do break in and mellow a bit so it may be worth waiting a little while before you jump to new strings. That said, Innovation braided are trying to sound like gut which is not really a characteristic of steel strings, typically. You could give Corelli 380s a try as they're not all that strident sounding and not terribly expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 The Spiros aren't new - but they are newer than the set on my ply bass (and which sound amazing). You're probably right though - I need to clock up some hours with these strings. It's just that every time i pick this bass up, the sound of the strings make me not want to play it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 After many years and oodles of ££££ spent on guts, I had an epiphany (driven by the bank account shortages) and changed to Spiro Mitts. Yes they sound very twangy at first but once they break in they are great and they force you to learn to play dynamically I think. With guts I just dug in all the time with high action. With Spiros I’m down to the normal 9-11mm and I can play hard or soft, mute a lot more and dare I say sound almost gutt-ish at times. Of course I never bow, so if you do a lot of arco people say they are not so good (yet some philharmonic orchestras apparently use them). In a nutshell, a bit like yourself, I’ve been playing for a while and have come to the conclusion that any shortcomings in my sound are not due to the string choice, but my fingers. Hope you are well anyway and all the very best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jaywalker Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) . Edited November 28, 2017 by The Jaywalker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 If you really like the particular Innovation set on that bass, I'd be more inclined to address the pickup choice instead. (Scuttles away, cackling maniacally. .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 [quote name='hubrad' timestamp='1509630492' post='3400432'] If you really like the particular Innovation set on that bass, I'd be more inclined to address the pickup choice instead. (Scuttles away, cackling maniacally. .) [/quote] I need something feedback proof. Magnetic is the only thing that does it for me. This is my 'at home' bass, so it only sees action at the odd jazz trio gig or if my main gigging bass is out of action. It's the latter scenario that requires steel strings/mag pickup combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexpea Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 If you want a darker sound then you could try Belcantos. I find them quite Spirocore like in terms of feel. Bit higher tension than Spiro weichs maybe. I've used them with a mag pickup before too P.s. Rev, met you at 7 stars a couple of weeks ago! Hi again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 [quote name='alexpea' timestamp='1509702971' post='3400943'] If you want a darker sound then you could try Belcantos. I find them quite Spirocore like in terms of feel. Bit higher tension than Spiro weichs maybe. I've used them with a mag pickup before too P.s. Rev, met you at 7 stars a couple of weeks ago! Hi again [/quote] Hey Alex! Small world! Cheers - l'll look into the Belcantos. Is that what you're using on your Chadwick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexpea Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Nah Spiro weichs on the Chadwick at the mo as that's what it came with. Got Belcantos on my carved bass but with a Spiro mittel extended E as I found the Belcanto E a little weak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DivingShrek Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Maybe Presto Nylon wounds, supposed to sound gut-ish and have a steel core. Fairly cheap but not sure about suitability for arco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 [quote name='DivingShrek' timestamp='1510052599' post='3403492'] Maybe Presto Nylon wounds, supposed to sound gut-ish and have a steel core. Fairly cheap but not sure about suitability for arco [/quote] I have a set of Presto medium. Didn't like the E at all on my ply bass but my carved bass feels a bit tighter so it may be worth giving them another go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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