Showing posts with label String. Show all posts
Showing posts with label String. Show all posts

Saturday, May 5, 2012

D'Addario Zyex Bass Single E String, 3/4 Scale, Light Tension

D'Addario Zyex Bass Single E String, 3/4 Scale, Light Tension Review



D'Addario Zyex Bass Single E String, 3/4 Scale, Light Tension Feature

  • 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm)
  • Light tension
  • Zyex synthetic core produces a rich, warm, gut-like tone
  • Developed primarily to offer outstanding pizzicato attacks and sustain, as well as superb bowing response
  • All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry
The Bass Guitar/Bass cello (or Omni Bass) strings are made to fit all standard 34–35 inch scale bass guitars. They are polished smooth for an intimate feel, with rich bass tone and a clear, singing upper register. The set gathers regular double bass tuning strings (G, D, A, E). Additional 5th and 6th strings, a high C and a low B, are available as singles.


D'Addario Helicore Pizzicato Bass String Set, 3/4 Scale, Medium Tension

D'Addario Helicore Pizzicato Bass String Set, 3/4 Scale, Medium Tension Review



D'Addario Helicore Pizzicato Bass String Set, 3/4 Scale, Medium Tension Feature

  • 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm)
  • Medium tension
  • Stranded steel core provides optimum playability and produces a clear, warm tone
  • Damping is reduced to create maximum sustain and "growl" for pizzicato
  • All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry
Helicore Orchestral bass strings are multi-stranded steel core strings that produce a warm tone quality with excellent bow response. The core design makes for strings that are very easy to play under the left hand. Damping is optimized for arco use, but they also work well for pizzicato applications where a very warm, less-sustaining sound is desired. Scaled to fit 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm), heavy tension strings will allow for greater projection and volume potential. The H615 Low-C (extended E) string is only available as a single string and is not part of the H610 set.


Friday, May 4, 2012

Super Sensitive Red Label 8107 Bass String Set, 3/4

Super Sensitive Red Label 8107 Bass String Set, 3/4 Review



Super Sensitive Red Label 8107 Bass String Set, 3/4 Feature

  • Full core steel string with nickel winding
  • Recommended violin strings by Suzuki Method instructors, school and private music teachers, students and professionals
  • Provides excellent tonal quality and dependability
  • Popular-priced and durable
  • Designed with the student in mind
Super Sensitive Red Label 8107 Bass String Set, 3/4


Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Bobelock 3/4 Upright String Double Bass Soft Bag - Black

Bobelock 3/4 Upright String Double Bass Soft Bag - Black Review



Bobelock 3/4 Upright String Double Bass Soft Bag - Black Feature

  • 3/4 Upright String Bass size
  • Soft nylon lining - Large non-scratch zipper
  • Backpack straps - Bow sleeve
  • Accessory pockets - Music pocket
  • Black - BOBELOCK QUALITY AT A LOW PRICE!
These soft generously padded upright string bass bags have been very are popular for years and remain one of the best selling soft cello bags today. The Bobelock 1020 3/4 Upright String Bass is styled with plenty of choices to satisfy everyone. Fully padded with 1" foam, with lots of usable pockets, and covered in a nylon canvas cloth exterior, the family of 1020 upright string bass bags offer an alternative to the larger hard cases in providing protection and lots of easy movement under normal use conditions. Great for rentals, beginning players, weekend gigs, and short trips.


Sunday, April 29, 2012

Pirastro Obligato 3/4 Upright Double Bass G String - Medium Gauge - Chromesteel Wound Synthetic Core

Pirastro Obligato 3/4 Upright Double Bass G String - Medium Gauge - Chromesteel Wound Synthetic Core Review



Pirastro Obligato 3/4 Upright Double Bass G String - Medium Gauge - Chromesteel Wound Synthetic Core Feature

  • G String
  • For Upright String Double Bass
  • Medium Gauge
  • Chromesteel-Wound Solid-Synthetic Core
  • Those wanting a traditional bluegrass, old school jazz and blues, or other styles that calls for that sound will enjoy the Obligatos.
Pirastro Obligato strings are based on a solid synthetic core material, along with advances in manufacturing techniques, resulting in the true warmth and complex overtones of gut core strings with the stability and quick response of synthetic core strings. Obligato has demonstrated quick break in time, exceptional projection, and unusual durability. For many bassists, Pirastro's Obligato bass strings are the 'hybrid' bass string of choice. These popular bass strings have a solid synthetic core with a very thin chromesteel wrap. They are designed to emulate gut strings and they hit the mark. They have a very smooth surface making them easy on the fingers while still being a dream to bow. Those wanting a traditional bluegrass, old school jazz and blues, or other styles that calls for that sound will enjoy the Obligatos. All Obligato Bass Strings feature a high temperature resistant solid synthetic core wrapped with high-quality chromesteel. These strings are made by hand using modern manufacturing techniques and strict quality control. This is a Pirastro Obligato 3/4 Upright Double Bass Medium Gauge G String with a Chromesteel Wound Solid Synthetic Core.


Friday, April 27, 2012

D'Addario Helicore Orchestral Bass Single D String, 3/4 Scale, Medium Tension

D'Addario Helicore Orchestral Bass Single D String, 3/4 Scale, Medium Tension Review



D'Addario Helicore Orchestral Bass Single D String, 3/4 Scale, Medium Tension Feature

  • 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm)
  • Medium tension
  • Stranded steel core provides optimum playability and produces a clear, warm tone
  • Optimized for arco use
  • All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry
Helicore Orchestral bass strings are multi-stranded steel core strings that produce a warm tone quality with excellent bow response. The core design makes for strings that are very easy to play under the left hand. Damping is optimized for arco use, but they also work well for pizzicato applications where a very warm, less-sustaining sound is desired. Scaled to fit 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm), heavy tension strings will allow for greater projection and volume potential. The H615 Low-C (extended E) string is only available as a single string and is not part of the H610 set.


Thursday, April 26, 2012

Cremona SB-3 Premier Student Upright String Bass, 3/4 size

Cremona SB-3 Premier Student Upright String Bass, 3/4 size Review



Cremona SB-3 Premier Student Upright String Bass, 3/4 size Feature

  • Select Spruce top with beautifully flamed Maple back and sides Ebony fingerboard
  • Inlaid Purfling, shaded amber matte finish. Double kerfing on top and back. Arched top and back construction.
  • 24:1 ratio Tyrolean-style tuning machines for easy, accurate tuning.
  • Adjustable boxwood endpin. Aged Northern maple bridge, adjustable for height.
  • Comes complete with deluxe padded nylon bag. Fully shop-adjusted before shipment.
  • Inlaid Purfling
  • Shadded Amber Matte finish
  • Ebony fingerboard Boxwood endpin Double kerfing to both the top and back Arched back construction 24:1 ration
  • Deluxe padded nylon bag Shop adjusted
  • Tyrolean-style machine heads for accurate tuning Aged Northern Maple bridge
  • Dimensions: 73.5 x 26 x 16.5 inches
This SB-3 3/4 is America's best value in a Flamed Maple bass. With its beautiful violin-shaped body and quality fittings such as the ebony fingerboard... You will surely be noticed wherever you and your bass might go.


Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Thomastik-Infeld Spirocore 3/4 Upright Double Bass A String - Medium Gauge - Chromesteel Wound Flexible Spiral Steel Core

Thomastik-Infeld Spirocore 3/4 Upright Double Bass A String - Medium Gauge - Chromesteel Wound Flexible Spiral Steel Core Review



Thomastik-Infeld Spirocore 3/4 Upright Double Bass A String - Medium Gauge - Chromesteel Wound Flexible Spiral Steel Core Feature

  • A String
  • For Upright String Double Bass
  • Medium Gauge
  • Chromesteel Wound Flexible Spiral Steel Core
  • Thomastik-Infeld Spirocore for Upright Double Bass are a flexible spiral steel core string that provide a quick response, consistent performance, with gut-like tonal power.
Thomastik-Infeld Spirocore for Upright Double Bass are a flexible spiral steel core string that provide a quick response, consistent performance, with gut-like tonal power. These strings 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. These Bass strings are one of the most popular and versatile sets on the market today. Spirocores are equally suited to arco and pizzicato playing, providing exceptionally strong, rich tonal values throughout the range, and giving a crisp sustained pizzicato sound which also makes them popular with jazz players. The Spirocore is a powerful high tension string. Spirocore strings are a further technical development of Thomasik's Kunstler Seil series and have a flexible spiral steel core. This core has greater elasticity than that of conventional strings, which means less inertia and a higher propensity to musical vibration. The sound is full and homogenous, balanced and voluminous. This is a Thomastik-Infeld Spirocore 3/4 Upright Double Bass Medium Gauge A String with a Chromesteel Wound Flexible Spiral Steel Core.


Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Corelli Tungsten Orchestra 3/4 Upright String Double Bass String Set - Medium Gauge

Corelli Tungsten Orchestra 3/4 Upright String Double Bass String Set - Medium Gauge Review



Corelli Tungsten Orchestra 3/4 Upright String Double Bass String Set - Medium Gauge Feature

  • Full Set
  • 3/4 String Bass
  • Medium Gauge
  • This full set Includes: Ball End Nickel-Wound Steel Rope Core G, Ball End TungstenWound Steel Rope Core, Ball End Tungsten-Wound Steel Rope Core A, and Ball End Tungsten-Wound Steel Rope Core E
  • All Corelli by Savarez strings are made in France.
Essential discoveries in specific materials like sophisticated rope cores and specially treated high-tech metals, give Corelli Tungsten 3/4 Double Bass strings their exclusive characteristics. They are the result of several innovating technologies applied to their composition and winding process. Their thinner gauge allows a very bright sounding and great playing easiness. The high precision of their diameter, obtained thanks to computerised techniques of polishing and gauging, offer a perfect tuning accuracy. The 370 orchestra strings benefit from the Tungsten technology thanks to which the strings are thinner than the usual ones, easy to play, and much more brilliant.


Monday, April 23, 2012

D'Addario NS Electric Traditional Bass Single Low B String, 3/4 Scale, Medium Tension

D'Addario NS Electric Traditional Bass Single Low B String, 3/4 Scale, Medium Tension Review



D'Addario NS Electric Traditional Bass Single Low B String, 3/4 Scale, Medium Tension Feature

  • 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm)
  • Medium tension
  • Stranded steel core provides optimum playability and produces a clear, warm tone
  • Designed for electric upright basses
  • All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry
Prelude bass strings are multi-stranded steel core strings that produce a warm tone quality with good bow response. The special core design and reduced tension makes for strings that are very easy to play, especially for developing players. Prelude bass strings maintain a clear, warm sound that blends well across the ensemble. The 1/4 scale strings are gauged specifically for 1/4 size bass with a playing length of 35 1/2 inches (900mm).


Saturday, April 21, 2012

Pirastro Obligato 3/4 Upright Double Bass E String - Medium Gauge - Chromesteel Wound Synthetic Core

Pirastro Obligato 3/4 Upright Double Bass E String - Medium Gauge - Chromesteel Wound Synthetic Core Review



Pirastro Obligato 3/4 Upright Double Bass E String - Medium Gauge - Chromesteel Wound Synthetic Core Feature

  • E String
  • For Upright String Double Bass
  • Medium Gauge
  • Chromesteel-Wound Solid-Synthetic Core
  • Those wanting a traditional bluegrass, old school jazz and blues, or other styles that calls for that sound will enjoy the Obligatos.
Pirastro Obligato strings are based on a solid synthetic core material, along with advances in manufacturing techniques, resulting in the true warmth and complex overtones of gut core strings with the stability and quick response of synthetic core strings. Obligato has demonstrated quick break in time, exceptional projection, and unusual durability. For many bassists, Pirastro's Obligato bass strings are the 'hybrid' bass string of choice. These popular bass strings have a solid synthetic core with a very thin chromesteel wrap. They are designed to emulate gut strings and they hit the mark. They have a very smooth surface making them easy on the fingers while still being a dream to bow. Those wanting a traditional bluegrass, old school jazz and blues, or other styles that calls for that sound will enjoy the Obligatos. All Obligato Bass Strings feature a high temperature resistant solid synthetic core wrapped with high-quality chromesteel. These strings are made by hand using modern manufacturing techniques and strict quality control. This is a Pirastro Obligato 3/4 Upright Double Bass Medium Gauge E String with a Chromesteel Wound Solid Synthetic Core.


Monday, April 16, 2012

Guardian Cases CV-200-B1/4 1/4 Size String Bass Case

Guardian Cases CV-200-B1/4 1/4 Size String Bass Case Review



Guardian Cases CV-200-B1/4 1/4 Size String Bass Case Feature

  • 600 Denier DuraGuard Nylon
  • 20mm Foam Padding
  • No-Scratch Red Plush Interior
  • One Bow Pocket
  • Two Accessory Pockets
Our cello and bass bags are a testament to intelligence in design. These bags feature extra-long bow pockets and metal D-rings and clips on the strap. There are additional reinforcements at the handles, a large sheet music pocket and an easy-fit endpin hole.


Saturday, April 14, 2012

Notes & Strings Upright String Bass 1st Position 5.5"X8.5" Classroom Half-Size Flashcards

Notes & Strings Upright String Bass 1st Position 5.5"X8.5" Classroom Half-Size Flashcards Review



Notes & Strings Upright String Bass 1st Position 5.5"X8.5" Classroom Half-Size Flashcards Feature

  • For Upright String Bass 1st Position
  • Unlaminated Classroom Half-Size: 5.5"X8.5"
  • These 24 brightly colored flashcards are color coded by string.
  • One side has a note and the reverse side has that note's name and an illustration of how to play that note.
  • There are also music theory questions and answers on the bottom of each card.
The mission of Notes & Strings is excellence in providing quality music education products to music students around the world. Notes & Strings Music Flashcards are very popular with music teachers, music students, and music stores. These flashcards help make the learning of music easy and fun. Deborah Spiegel, a Suzuki violin teacher, designed these note reading and fingering music flashcards in 1986. N&S is constantly striving to improve and expand their products to meet the needs of customers. N&S flashcards are professionally printed on colorful cardstock, which is manufactured with a minimum of 20% post consumer recycled fibers, and then are packaged and shipped with the help of Pueblo Diversified Industries, giving jobs to many adults with disabilities to provide opportunities for their income.


Wednesday, April 11, 2012

D'Addario Zyex Bass String Set, 3/4 Scale, Medium Tension

D'Addario Zyex Bass String Set, 3/4 Scale, Medium Tension Review



D'Addario Zyex Bass String Set, 3/4 Scale, Medium Tension Feature

  • 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm)
  • Medium tension
  • Zyex synthetic core produces a rich, warm, gut-like tone
  • Developed primarily to offer outstanding pizzicato attacks and sustain, as well as superb bowing response
  • All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry
he NS Electric line has been conceived jointly by Ned Steinberger and D’Addario. Because volume is unlimited for electric instruments, NS Electric line focuses on tone and expressive nuance rather than acoustic power. It brings out the richest tone from any electric instrument, and work well for acoustic instruments when subtlety of expression is paramount.


Sunday, April 8, 2012

D'Addario Helicore Orchestral 3/4 String Bass G String - Medium - Nickel/Steel

D'Addario Helicore Orchestral 3/4 String Bass G String - Medium - Nickel/Steel Review



D'Addario Helicore Orchestral 3/4 String Bass G String - Medium - Nickel/Steel Feature

  • G String
  • 3/4 String Bass
  • Medium Gauge
  • Nickel-Steel
  • Ball End
Helicore Orchestral bass strings are designed for the artist who plays primarily arco. Exceptional bow response. Even tonal balance from string to string. Can be played pizzicato with full fundamental tone and warm harmonics.


Thursday, April 5, 2012

Thomastik-Infeld Spirocore 3/4 Upright Double Bass D String - Medium Gauge - Chromesteel Wound Flexible Spiral Steel Core

Thomastik-Infeld Spirocore 3/4 Upright Double Bass D String - Medium Gauge - Chromesteel Wound Flexible Spiral Steel Core Review



Thomastik-Infeld Spirocore 3/4 Upright Double Bass D String - Medium Gauge - Chromesteel Wound Flexible Spiral Steel Core Feature

  • D String
  • For Upright String Double Bass
  • Medium Gauge
  • Chromesteel Wound Flexible Spiral Steel Core
  • Thomastik-Infeld Spirocore for Upright Double Bass are a flexible spiral steel core string that provide a quick response, consistent performance, with gut-like tonal power.
Thomastik-Infeld Spirocore for Upright Double Bass are a flexible spiral steel core string that provide a quick response, consistent performance, with gut-like tonal power. These strings 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. These Bass strings are one of the most popular and versatile sets on the market today. Spirocores are equally suited to arco and pizzicato playing, providing exceptionally strong, rich tonal values throughout the range, and giving a crisp sustained pizzicato sound which also makes them popular with jazz players. The Spirocore is a powerful high tension string. Spirocore strings are a further technical development of Thomasik's Kunstler Seil series and have a flexible spiral steel core. This core has greater elasticity than that of conventional strings, which means less inertia and a higher propensity to musical vibration. The sound is full and homogenous, balanced and voluminous. This is a Thomastik-Infeld Spirocore 3/4 Upright Double Bass Medium Gauge D String with a Chromesteel Wound Flexible Spiral Steel Core.


Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Cremona SB-4 Premier Student Upright String Bass, 3/4 size

Cremona SB-4 Premier Student Upright String Bass, 3/4 size Review



Cremona SB-4 Premier Student Upright String Bass, 3/4 size Feature

  • Handcarved solid spruce top Beautiful flamed maple back and sides with arched-back construction
  • Inlaid purfling, double body kerfing on top and back
  • Shaded amber matte finish, adjustable boxwood endpin
  • Ebony fingerboard, 24:1 ratio Tyrolean-style machine heads, Aged northern maple bridge, adjustable for height.
  • Durable nylon gig bag, fully shop- adjusted before shipment
The market leader in student basses once again raises the bar for quality and value. The new SB-4 3/4 was upgraded to meet the demands of a more advanced-level student and the working professional. With features like a solid spruce top, a player contoured neck profile, and backed by the legendary Cremona name, this bass is more durable, playable and responsive than others others on the market at twice the price. See for yourself, just listen to or watch the Grand Ole' Opry and you'll see a Cremona SB-4 in action every night!