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Strings for Double Bass:  Strings for 1/2 and 1/4 size basses

Strings for Double Bass:  Strings for 3/4 and 4/4 size Basses

Thomastik Spirocore Upright Bass Strings

Manufactured by: Thomastik

Continental US - larger items may carry a partial shipping charge to AK, HI and PR
Choices starting at $196.99 (click on arrow next to Add To Cart button)
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Single String: Thomastik Spirocore MEDIUM High C String $41.00
Single String: Thomastik Spirocore MEDIUM G $42.50
Single String: Thomastik Spirocore MEDIUM D $45.50
Single String: Thomastik Spirocore MEDIUM A $51.25
Single String: Thomastik Spirocore MEDIUM E $57.75
Single String: Thomastik Spirocore MEDIUM LONG E string for Extensions $100.00
Single String: Thomastik Spirocore MEDIUM LOW B $75.00
Single String: Thomastik Spirocore WEICH (Light) G $42.50
Single String: Thomastik Spirocore WEICH (Light) D $45.50
Single String: Thomastik Spirocore WEICH (Light) A $51.25
Single String: Thomastik Spirocore WEICH (Light) E $57.75
Single String: Thomastik Spirocore WEICH LONG E string for Extensions $100.00
Single String: Thomastik Spirocore STARK (Heavy) G $42.50
Single String: Thomastik Spirocore STARK (Heavy) D $45.50
Single String: Thomastik Spirocore STARK (Heavy) A $51.25
Single String: Thomastik Spirocore STARK (Heavy) E $57.75
Single String: Thomastik Spirocore SOLO A1 (G pos) $42.50
Single String: Thomastik Spirocore SOLO E2 (D pos) $45.50
Single String: Thomastik Spirocore SOLO H1 (A pos) $51.25
Single String: Thomastik Spirocore SOLO Fis1 (E pos) $57.75

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Thomastik SpirocoreSpiros are an old favorite for jazz and other genres and has been a popular string for many years. They were one of the first decent metal strings to be adopted by strictly gut string players-- in fact, lots and lots of us played G & D guts and A & E Spirocores, since the larger gut strings of the mid-20th century still were too indefinite and flabby for good jazz articulation.

They have great sustain and a big sound good for many styles, but remain a jazz favorite. You'll also find them on lots of general use basses, for bluegrass, blues, and other styles where that big sound and sustain are prized. You won't find too many arco players using them, as they have a scratchy sort of response, tolerable acoustically, but that scratch is often painfully and accurately conveyed by pickup systems, so if you bow a lot, and not strictly acoustically, these may not be for you. I have used them sucessfully with magnetic pickups.

We carry the standard "Medium" Spirocores, as well as the Weich, or light weight gauge, which are more flexible and lighter. The modern string packages say "Orchestra" but you'll seldom find a set there! The reference refers to conventional orchestra tuning. We also carry the "Red Mitchell" Signature set, which is a set for tuning in 5ths, which is favored by some players.

Trying to replace the Spirocore strings you already have? Spirocore Medium (Regular Gauge) have RED windings at both the tuner end and ball end of the string - while the Weich (light) gauge strings have a PURPLE winding at the tuner end and RED winding at the ball end.
  • longtime jazz standard
  • big sound
  • long sustain
  • kind of scratchy for bowing
String Gauges:

Medium (Mittel)
G D A E
.051 .068 .082 .110
Solo
G D A E
.044 .061 .076 .103
Weich
G D A E
.046 .063 .079 .107
Stark
G D A E
.054 .065 .095 .120



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Here is what some of our customers think about this product:
I would like to thank you for the suggestion to pick up the Spirocores double bass strings. These strings are awesome. They are loud, have a great pizzicato sound, and really make my bass sing. These strings can really growl. I suggest anybody who plays mostly acoustic that these are your string. They also sound great going through my Bass Max pickup. So much tone, and definition. Thanks Bob and Mark once more for the great service.
—Shawn Ruddy
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