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General: strings for playing bluegrass

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    • CommentAuthorchris
    • CommentTimeDec 2nd 2007
     
    i am looking to purchase strings that will ad more volume to my recently converted 5 string foddle seems the strings i have are dull with no volume
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      CommentAuthorpgf102
    • CommentTimeDec 3rd 2007
     
    Hi Chris -
    What kind of string are you using now? Did the tone of the fiddle change after the conversion?
    Paul
    • CommentAuthorfiddler59
    • CommentTimeDec 3rd 2007
     
    I like Daddario Helicore heavy gauge. Some people like to use a Thomastik Spirocore C string instead of the std. Helicore C string. The Helicore C string seems ok for me though...

    David Blackmon
    • CommentAuthorberg
    • CommentTimeDec 5th 2007
     
    For more volume get strings in heavy gauge.

    Some strings are made for more power - thomastik, pirastro, prim, larsen - all have
    concert volume strings usually some kind of perlon.

    For bluegrass the most popular strings are often steel strings which have a more penetrating sound.
    • CommentAuthorStringAmp
    • CommentTimeDec 5th 2007
     
    I have some experience with strings for making 5 string violins.
    the standard issue which I prefer is Prim green (medium, bright sound ) or brown Orchestra gauge strong, more gutsy.
    My C string favourite is Thomastik spirocore type 333 1/2 S
    this is a 3/4 scale Viola rope core string with silver wrap, so the playing length is right for a 4/4 violin. see more about the violins I make at www.StringAmp.com
    Best, Michael.
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