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

Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Upright Bass Strings

Manufactured by: Pirastro

Continental US - larger items may carry a partial shipping charge to AK, HI and PR

Choices starting at $191.00 (click on arrow next to Add To Cart button)

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Single String: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi High C String $38.50
Single String: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi G String $40.00
Single String: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi D String $42.00
Single String: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi A String $51.00
Single String: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi E String $59.00
Single String: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi MEDIUM LONG E string for Extensions $67.50
Single String: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi LOW B String $114.50
Single String: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi G String WEICH $40.00
Single String: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi D String WEICH $42.00
Single String: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi A String WEICH $51.00
Single String: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi E String WEICH $59.00
Single String: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi WEICH LONG E string for Extensions $67.50
Single String: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi A1 String (SOLO GAUGE, G position) $40.00
Single String: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi E2 String (SOLO GAUGE, D position) $42.00
Single String: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi B String (SOLO GAUGE, A position) $51.00
Single String: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi F# String (SOLO GAUGE, E Position) $59.00

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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

4/4 bass? Pirastro designs these 3/4 size bass strings to fit on a standard 3/4 size bass and most 4/4 basses. They may very well fit your bass if it is larger than 3/4. For your reference, the length of a representative string, as measured against the bass tailpiece to the nut is 55.5 inches (51.5" playable, 4" for silk-wrapped afterlength), plus an additional silk-wrapped 11.75 inches to handle stringing in the pegbox.

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

String Gauges:	MED/ ORCH	WEICH	(Solo)
E	.110	.104	Fis4 (F#)	.100
A	.089	.086	H3(B)	.083
D	.071	.068	E2	.063
G	.059	.058	A1	.057
High C	.053	.053	High C	.053
H5 (Low B)	.128
EXT E(C)	.114	.109
all measurements approximate; taken with our digital caliper

Choices starting at $191.00 (click on arrow next to Add To Cart button)

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STRINGS: Solo gauge bass strings