gypsyjazzer Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) I'm wanting to try different strings. As you know how expensive sets are, so looking at second hand possibility's. Looking to try: a) 'Obligatos' b) Flexocor Delux c) D'Addario Helicore Forths--Tuning Cello d) D'Addario Helicore Hybrid Bass String Set 3/4 Scale Length Medium Tension (Still wanted) e) Pirastro Oliv G (G only) If you have any of the above mentioned sets for sale send me a PM with condition / photo / price. Many thanks. Edited August 29, 2021 by gypsyjazzer Changed wording Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Probably be cheaper to travel around the country, trying out the various strings on other Basschatters' basses ... 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickA Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 This for the dB or the new cello project? I have some dAddario Helicore Hybrid bass strings ... A guy I had lessons from says they are the worst of both worlds in that they don't pizz or bow well. I would say they bow easier than my full tension spiros and still work ok for pizz ( actually I don't think the band members can tell the difference, and the audience don't care ). Orchestra rehearsals start again next month and ( if a few clients pay invoices) I'll be upgrading to Evah Ps .. which bow AND pizz better. Upon which the helicores could go to a new home. Nothing does pizz like spiros imho, but then, I do like a "modern" long sustain sound with less thump and more mwah 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyjazzer Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 Hi Nick The D'Addario's I'm looking are for cello not for DB. I currently have Spiro Weich's on my DB--quite like them but I'm looking for a more 'thump'--hence looking for the others mentioned. Looking for used to give them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickA Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) Here's what I have. Helicore Hybrid Series, medium tension. Steel core. Not much "thump" to them, quite soft. A deal quieter than my "full strength" spiros and less hard work to finger. NB: just listening to Eddie Gomez .. a sound I like, & pretty much thump free. Spiros apparently. Edited August 17, 2021 by NickA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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