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.
Set for 3/4 size bass NZ$670.00
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Upton Bass and Innovation UB "Blacks" are Upton Bass's first line of double bass strings. These double bass strings offer the pizzicato double bass player a darker and more concise sound than conventional black tape wound double bass strings. With UB "Blacks" for the double bass there is minimal modulation when you dig into the string due to the string's flexible nylon rope core. The string is black from end to end for a clean look.

The relative hardness of the string's wrapping allows for a bigger growl, and although they are primarily a jazz string, the surface of the wrapping of Upton Bass and Innovation UB "Blacks" makes it particularly bow-friendly for a synthetic double bass string. UB "Blacks" are the perfect medium between gut strings and steel strings with strong fundamental and just the right sustain. Upton Bass and Innovation UB "Blacks" perform very well in jazz, blues, bluegrass, country, folk, and pizzicato double bass playing.

Upton Bass and Innovation UB "Blacks" are designed by Upton Bass in conjunction with Innovation Strings in the UK.
Set for 3/4 size bass NZ$390.00
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Pirastro Evah Pirazzi

From Pirastro:
"The tremendous success of our Obligato strings for double bass has encouraged us to further develop double bass strings with a synthetic core. The result is our new double bass string set Evah Pirazzi „BASS“. This set is a hybrid set, suitable for both Arco and Pizzicato playing. Evah Pirazzi strings offer outstanding tuning stability, a very short playing-in-time and an astonishing resistance to rolling. Similar to the Obligato bass strings, Evah Pirazzi ’BASS’ Strings are resistant to changes in humidity and temperature. All strings are wound with chrome steel and smoothly polished. The big, powerful, warm and round sound of the strings is combined with an accentuated low frequency spectrum and an exceptional resonance with a good sustain. The response is quick allowing for easy left and right hand articulation. Due to the phenomenal projection of the Evah Pirazzi bass strings the beautiful richness of the range of colors and nuances can be heard even in big concert halls. The development of these bass strings was aimed at producing a sound that is as close to gut strings as possible."

Set for 3/4 size bass NZ$602.00
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Clef Gut Upright Bass Double Bass Strings
Mutton serosa, European. Full unwound sets only.
At last, a top quality set of gut strings for the double bass!

Whether you play bluegrass, rockabilly or baroque music, you owe it to yourself to play on an full set of authentic all gut double bass strings. Or if you're a jazz player looking for that classic PC tone, these all gut double bass strings are for you!

The mutton serosa (the material lining of the sheep's intestine used to make gut strings) is too delicate to process by machine and even the twisting has to be done by hand by experienced craftsmen to properly judge the correct tension of the string.

Our gut double bass strings are made by European craftsman using only mutton serosa. Mutton gives a lower tension, softer feel, and warm rich tones within the string. A high twist gives better string sustain (irrelevant, as gut strings are known for having very low sustain) and tuning stability.

With their classic tone and stability, Clef Gut Upright Bass Double Bass Strings are a high quality European-made gut double bass string that will last.

Amazing for jazz, classical, rockabilly, and blues, Clef Gut Upright Bass Double Bass Strings are the only way to achieve the true original sound.
Set for 3/4 size bass NZ$440.00
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Eurosonic
Ultra Light Tension strings
Ideal for Jazz, Rock a Billy and Bluegrass players
"First is the inner core which is a braided cord consisting of steel and silk. Silk is the key to the low tension, gut like tones and the steel adds tuning and intonation stability while adding the ability to work with magnetic pickups. This cord is then tightly wrapped with a blend of non-ferrous and noble metals (copper, nickel, zinc, tungsten, etc.). Finally, they are wrapped with a specially shaped and ground polymer with no color additives giving Eurosonic’s a unique, almost translucent look. Eurosonic Bass Strings have a gauge that is comparable to many old gut strings (new gut strings are MUCH thicker as they have not yet stretched)."

Astrea 1/2 size String Set
A budget priced string set for 1/2 size bass
Flat Chrome steel wound
Set for 1/2 size bass NZ$136.00
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Required an increased height with respect to the finger-board, allowing enough space for proper oscillation of the strings.

It is important that the saddle notches and nut slots are sufficiently wide so as not to crimp the strings; We recommended the use of a small amount of graphite.

The special patented textile at the end of the strings will influence the sound of your instrument in a positive way and allows Velvet to be easily and securely adapted to any tailpiece.

What is the principle difference with Velvet strings?

We have defined the tension level of all Velvet strings considerably lower than other manufacturers. The choice of materials and design of the strings permit this luxury without loss of definition or strength to the contrary:

the lower tension relieves your instrument, giving it back its original spatial dimension, intensifying the sound radiation and enlarging the sound volume.

It is possible to mix Velvet strings with other strings?

Mixing our strings with those of other manufacturers should not be considered, since our principle of balance would not be achieved and the benefits as described previously would not come into effect.

Do Velvet strings require special treatment?

Velvet strings do not require special treatment.

It is normal to find small stains on the surface due to weather conditions or perspiration. Regularly wipe the strings down to remove any residue.

Periodically clean the strings by wiping them with a cloth dipped in rubbing alcohol.

Pete McGregor Music are New Zealand Agents for Velvet Strings

I just purchased a set of those Thomastik Spirocore Weich Bass strings, and I was totally amazed at how well my bass sounded. There was a lot more sustain and brightness that I was saying to my self “is that really my singing?”
Thanks again for having such great products at such great prices you have a wonderful shop.
Yours truly,
Ben Shepherd