Thomastik Spirocore Double Bass Strings, SET
By Thomastik
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4/4 scale (110cm), Medium tension
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£227.57 | |
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4/4 scale high tension (Stark)
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£227.50 | |
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4/4 scale low tension (Weich)
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£227.50 | |
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3/4 scale (106cm), medium tension.
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£227.50 | |
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3/4 scale, Low tension (Weich)
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£227.50 | |
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1/2 size (96.5cm scale)
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£227.50 | |
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1/4 size (90.5cm scale)
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£227.50 | Currently unavailable |
* All strings are ball end, unless otherwise specified.
Description
Spirocore strings have a flexible multiwire spiral rope core which results in a longer vibration period with reduced inertia. They are highly responsive and long lasting and are ideal for both pizzicato and bowing. Widely regarded as the reference standard in double bass strings.
Specifications
- Steel rope core
- All sizes
- Made in Austria
Customer reviews:
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Keen Amateur
Keen Amateur
Superior strings for ease of playing.
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Have been using Spirocore mediums for years then after a 20 year break from Double bass playing have returned with a new Wilfer Lion Head 3/4 Bass and after lowering the action fitted Spirocore Weich strings. They are just so good giving a much lighter feel and brighter with more sustain. Simply put they are the best for jazzing! They arco well too and facilitate faster passages. On the Wilfer bass the tone is just amazing. Not cheap though.
Cons: Price.
Professional
Spirocore, a classic all round double bass string
Pros: I purchased the strings for my electric upright bass and found them to work pretty well on it. I used to use Spirocore hybrid strings because, although I'm a jazz bassist, I do a lot of bowing and thought a hybrid string was the best option. I found the classic Spirocore works much better and responds to the bow movement quicker.
Cons: Can't see any particular down side to them, excluding the price of strings in general.
Professional
Beginner
Spirocore Weich bass strings
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found the following review helpful
Pros: I'm principally a jazz bassist and this is my 2nd set of these strings. Previously I used Pirastro Flexocore - a good string but a lot heavier. The soft Spirocores give a good sound, bright but not lacking in warmth. They are a lot easier to pluck and sustain and softer on the left hand too.
Cons: They seem quite expensive - a set of strings is a big investment, so I tend not to experiment too much with different bands and sets.
Beginner
Professional
very good supplier
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found the following review helpful
Pros: A popular string for my jazz customers.
Cons: Unfortunate error. The 3/4 size set ordered was supplies with one 1/2 size string. However the replacement arrived by return post.
Other: I find it difficult to use the points earned as credit against a new order?
