Thomastik Spirocore Double Bass Strings, SET
By Thomastik
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Purchase options
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4/4 scale (110cm), Medium tension
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in stock
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£219.96 | |
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4/4 scale high tension (Stark)
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in stock
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£219.96 | |
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4/4 scale low tension (Weich)
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in stock
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£219.96 | |
| 3/4 scale (106cm), medium tension. | £219.96 | |
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3/4 scale, Low tension (Weich)
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in stock
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£219.96 | |
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1/2 size (96.5cm scale)
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in stock
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£219.96 | |
| 1/4 size (90.5cm scale) | £219.96 |
* 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.
Available in 3/4 scale (106cm) or 4/4 scale (110cm) . Please consult the options list for available scales and tensions (high tension no longer available for 3/4 scale).
Specifications
- Steel rope core
- All sizes
- Made in Austria
Customer reviews:
13
4
Professional
Spirocore Light, (Weich), very nice strings
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out of
13
found the following review helpful
Pros: I got the light, (weich), set. Still loud, like the normal, (medium) set but not harsh or metallic sounding. They are much easier on the fingers due to the very low tension, (several pounds pull less on each string than most other sets). They bow very easily with a warm clear sound, very expressive. Pizz playing, which I do mostly they give a clear round fundamental tone, but with good 2nd and 3rd harmonics present, making for a fat round sound. So overall they play like gut strings but sound fatter and rounder and bigger. Very warm and clear.
Cons: None really.
Other: If you are used to playing gut strings, then these light spiros will feel very slim under the fingers. However they are very elastic and flexible like the gut.
Beginner
Keen Amateur
Brilliant strings for jazz & pizzicato work
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out of
2
found the following review helpful
Pros: I’ve been using Spirocores for a few years now. They produce a lovely bright pizzicato tone with plenty of “bite”, and work very well for jazz playing. They retain their character well as they age, too. I’m sure there are better strings for arco work, but they work just fine for my purposes.y
Cons: The only drawback really is the price. Thankfully us double bassists don’t get through strings as fast! You do get what you pay for, though.
Other: The last pack I ordered had a “dead” G string - String Zone were most prompt and helpful about sending me a replacement and getting the faulty one back to them. Top customer service.
Beginner
Good all round strings
2
out of
2
found the following review helpful
Pros: Good all round strings
Cons: None
Other: I was using a set of medium tension strings that I found just too difficult to work, so I feel weichs are a must for beginners. These are good for piz and arco.
Keen Amateur
Great strings, great service.
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out of
1
found the following review helpful
Pros: The strings arrived ahead of schedule, well packaged. I've used Thomastik medium gauge strings for about 20 years but thought I'd try light gauge partly because of age-related issues with my left hand. I wish I'd done it years ago. They're not only easier to play, they sound better. In fact the very sound I've always wanted but never quite had with medium gauge.
Cons: It's sometimes not a clean start bowing the E string. I'm hoping to find a way to overcome that.
Beginner
If the G string was ok it would be a 5 star rating
2
out of
3
found the following review helpful
Pros: I have used Thomastik Spirocore for years and I'm very happy with the sound on my 300 yr old bass.
Cons: On this particular set the G string is quite dull compared to the other three.
Professional
Keen Amateur
Beginner
Great strings
Pros: As a beginner of 40 years and with a few sets of Thomastik Spirocore strings now behind me, I am delighted with my first light set, just as responsive for my Jazz and Bluegrass work, and feel the lighter tension kinder to my 1890 bass.
Cons: No gripes from me
Keen Amateur
