VELVET
Sorry out of stock
Anima
$560.00 with fitting free
Velvet recommends Anima as their hybrid or multi-use string for Pizz or Arco play.
The Velvet Anima is a copper-wound Double Bass string and extremely versatile for both arco and pizzicato playing. The warm tone and low tension make these strings very versatile and easy to play, and the thinner core ensures a rapid response. The strings produce a strong well balanced sound with a rich bass and open 'harmonic' range. Perfect definition and audibilty in all registers make them suitable for practically every application from Jazz to Baroque. Please note that Velvet strings require careful and exact installation which we provide free of charge.
Blue
$479.00 with fitting free
The Blue is the first Velvet string that doesn’t have a silk core, instead it has a synthetic core that took almost 2 years to develop. Following the philosophy of the other Velvet strings: great articulation, big volume and sustain and equal tension on all 4 strings. The Blue has it all, it’s a bit brighter than the silk cousins, but offers a fast response with a great articulation and nice volume. So far the response has been tremendous, from students to professional jazz players, these strings have been creating quite a buzz. Please note that Velvet strings require careful and exact installation which we provide free of charge.
Garbo
$560.00 fitting free
Velvet Garbo are a long lasting, tonally stable double bass string and are considered the strings of choice for the jazz bassist. The solid core highlights the particular frequencies which enable the acoustic instrument to hold its own – even against a drum set. The sound is especially distinctive for the lower-middle frequency range, offering rich harmonics that are clear and assertive with the familiar “kick” as the note begins. The Garbo strings can produce a fullness of tone and penetration which is simply unbeatable. Please note that Velvet strings require careful and exact installation which we provide free of charge.
INNOVATION OUT OF STOCK. SORRY
Innovation produce a wide range of slap and pizzicato style strings to suit many styles of playing. Please contact us for further information or to make a custom order.
Rock a Billy
RRP $295
$259
Medium tension, black nylon tape wound set of strings perfect for Rock a Billy, Psycho Billy & Bluegrass.
Honey 1/2 size in stock only
RRP $295
$259
Solid core, medium tension strings with chrome tape winding. Great for Jazz or Orchestral.
THOMASTIK
Spirocore
RRP $464.00
OUR PRICE $399.00 Fitted free!
The choice of Jazz double bassists, Thomastik Spirocores have been a favourite for decades. Extremely responsive strings, durable and long lasting, featuring a rope steel core for great elasticity. Ideal for pizzicato, acoustic or amplified performance situations. Available in 3/4 and 4/4. Please note that single strings, extension C strings, high C and different gauges are all available.
Spirocore Solo
RRP $450
OUR PRICE $399.00 Fitted free!
Belcanto
RRP $562.00
OUR PRICE $479.00 with free fitting
The choice of Jazz double bassists, Thomastik Spirocores have been a favourite for decades. Extremely responsive strings, durable and long lasting, featuring a rope steel core for great elasticity. Ideal for pizzicato, acoustic or amplified performance situations. Available in 3/4 and 4/4.
HELICORE
Orchestral
RRP $299.99
OUR SPECIAL PRICE $285.00 Fitting free!
Helicore Orchestral Double Bass strings are a great choice of string for performers who primarily perform in arco situations. Excellent for orchestral music, Helicores Orchestral strings provide exceptional bow response and even tonal balance from string to string.Thes strings can also be played pizzicato just like John Patitucci with a full fundemental tone and warm harmonics. Available from 1/8 to 3/4 size. Please note that single strings and C extensions are available.
Hybrid
RRP $299.99
OUR PRICE $285.00 Fitting free!
Helicore Hybrid Double Bass strings are for professionals and advanced students. Designed for the player who plays a mixture of arco and pizzicato. Hybrids produce excellent pizzicato sustain and attack, and quick accurate bow responses for arco playing. A great choice of strings for artists performing a broad range of styles and techniques both amplified and acoustically. Please note that single strings and C extensions are also available.
Solo
RRP $319
OUR PRICE $299
Helicore Solo Double Bass strings are designed for the solo/orchestral performer. Featuring the A-E-B-F# tuning, one whole tone above standard double bass tuning, the Helicore Solo series offer exceptional bowing response and warm and even tonal balance from string to string. Available in medium gauge.
PIRASTRO
Flexocor Original
Fantastic strings consisting of steel wound on a steel ropecore. Producing a warm and powerful tone and ideal for orchestral playing, Pirastro Flexocors offer short sustain and a higher tension perfect for bowing. Provides easy response even on low strings. Please contact us to check the availability of these strings.
RRP $543
OUR PRICE $460
Flexocor Deluxe
RRP $653.75
OUR PRICE $589.00
Obligato sorry out of stock
RRP $486.00
OUR PRICE $415.00
Pirastro Obligato Double Bass strings. These handmade synthetic fibre core strings are constructed with the highest quality winding materials and offer the highest degree of modulation, big soloistic and powerful tonal volume. The choice of soloists and orchestral performers, this very popular string offers resistance to temperature and humidity changes along with sensitive, easy response in all dynamic sections and optimal left hand feeling.
Evah Pirazzi
RRP $489.00
OUR PRICE $429.00 Fiiting Free!
Finally, the Pirastro Evah Pirazzi range has expanded to include Double Bass. Double Bass players can now enjoy the intense, brilliant Arco sound with wide dynamic range and fantastic projection that the Evah Pirazzi strings offer. Designed with the solo performer in mind, Evah Pirazzi strings offer quick response and stable tuning whilst remaining resistant to changes in temperature and humidity. Exceptional clarity ensures tonal production is carried over large ensembles and throughout concert halls and venues. Excellent arco or pizzicato strings.
Also available in "Weich" - Light Guage.
E-Extension Available RRP $204 Our Price $189
All prices are in Australian Dollars. Price is inclusive of 10% Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST). This tax is not applicable to overseas customers.
Prices may vary due to fluctuation so please contact us for the best price.
Details are correct as at 1st May 2018