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String Sets: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Upright Bass Strings |
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Manufactured by:
Pirastro
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Choices starting at $191.00
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 Pirastro Evah Pirazzi
The Evah Pirazzi BASS strings created quite a stir and a lot of demand when they were released in 2007. They have a core made from a new synthetic fiber that Pirastro recently developed, wound with a polished chrome steel. Now they've also seen some new activity thanks to the release of the new WEICH set (lighter gauge).
Their sound is akin to Pirastro's popular Obligato strings, but they also have marked differences. They have less sustain than most metal-core strings; their damping is such that their sustain is nice, but isn't overdone or "electric-bassy" sounding. Plucked, they sound full and fat, with a strong, solid fundamental and very good projection. Most notable is a subtle percussive "ping" to the very front attack of the note when playing pizzicato that provides a nice touch of articulation to an otherwise warm, dark tone. This unique and interesting characteristic sets the Evahs apart as an all-around good choice for a variety of styles, particularly if you like the "old school" sound -- yet with something "new" thrown in.
The balance from string to string is good, and arco response is warm and full. With their big sound, they can practically shake the room when you bow a low E -- very satisfying! They have plenty of "grab" for the bow and that "just right" tone for arco: full and complex, not scratchy at all.
 They're also a different feel from the Obligatos; they have a beefier tension, with less "roll" (a lateral twisting when you're playing, particularly pizz). However, most players report that the "tightness" or "stiffness" is reduced as the strings break in - sonically, they also seem to require some "break-in" to really start to bloom, and even begin to growl a bit better once you've been playing on them for a couple weeks.
NEW Weich and Solo Sets
Due to the reduced string tension, the playability of the new Weich (weak/light) Set is very easy. The string tension of the Weichs on an average 3/4 size bass is about 10% lower compared to the "Standard" set. According to Pirastro, The Weich Set has a "pronounced core sound" and the sound is brighter and growlier with a little more sustain.
The Solo Tuning Set is designed to be played one whole step up, but can be tuned to standard pitch as an alternative; sonically, the solo set is more similar to the orchestral set, just with less tension; whereas, the Weichs actually have a slightly different character as described above.
Color Code
- At the tailpiece end:
- All Strings: black spiral on light green
- At the peg end:
- Orchestra: G – brown; D – red; A – black; E – green; H5/Low B – yellow; Extended E – green
- Weich: Same as Orchestra, with a rose-colored ring
- Solo: A1 Solo – light gray; E2 Solo – light green; H3B Solo – light yellow; FIS4 Solo – light blue; C high Solo – violet; CIS5 – light violet
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- stable, firm - no roll
- nice unique "pop" in their attack
- a versatile "hybrid" string
- BIG fundamental
- very bowable
- well-balanced set
- middling, musical sustain
- great projection and resonance
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Choices starting at $191.00
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FAQs Associated With This Product
STRINGS: Solo gauge bass strings
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Strings: SOLO Gauge Strings, Solo Strings
Designed to be tuned one whole step higher than standard pitch, these strings are also often tuned normally for a lighter feel. Here are some solo string choices...
From $131.00
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Single Strings: D'Addario Helicore Hybrid Upright Bass String
D'Addario's Helicore strings - from the sustain and "growl" of the Pizzicato strings to the eminently bowable Orchestra strings (and in-between, with the Hybrids), there's something for everyone... High C, Extended E available...
From $20.00
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String Set: Kolstein Heritage Upright Bass Strings
The Kolstein Heritage strings were designed by Kolstein Music, Inc. They are a synthetic string designed to offer the feel and tension of gut strings but deliver the sound of orchestral or jazz strings...
$135.00
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Single Strings: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Upright Bass String
Pirastro's new Evah Pirazzi ’BASS’ string has become quite popular. Ideal for musicians playing many styles, with excellent bowed response and good sustain... Low B, Extended E, Solo and Weich gauges available...
From $40.00
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Single Strings: Pirastro Obligato Upright Bass String
Pirastro's Obligato strings have a solid synthetic core with a very thin metal wrap. They were designed to emulate gut strings... Now in ¼ and ½ sizes, too! Low B, High C, Extended E, and Solo Gauge available...
From $35.50
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Here is what some of our customers think about this product:
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I installed the Pirastro strings and Kolstein bridge. The sound is excellent. I recently put the bass track to a TV commercial for our church. The recording engineer ran the bass straight to the board. No amp, no eq box, and the sound was true. Your instructions for the install were perfect. This was my first string job. Thank you.
—Lynn E.
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