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  1. bigmatteo

    Double Bass Hello, this is a wolf tone

    Hi to all, without believing myself to be a luthier, in this video i show how to recognize and eliminate it, the link is this: Many tanks Matteo from Milan
  2. bigmatteo

    Double Bass DO/C 2 octave scale at thumb posotion on a DB in fifths

    Hi bassist , the video of the month, is published here: the italian word that you heard in the video, is the tipical slang of a bassist, had some pain, when play !!! Many Tanks Matteo from Milan
    • bigmatteo
    • Thread
    • doublebass fifths tuning obligato octave pirastro position scale thumb two
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Music Theory [DB]
  3. Barcza

    Double Bass Evah Pirazzi Solo Tension

    I use Pirastro EP. weich strings for GD and Obligato for AE, long time since, I love so much that combo. I play 50% bow and 50% arco this time in my life….I prefer EP for bow, but prefer Obli for pizz, that combo is seems the best allround for me… But now I should setup the bass for solo tuning...
    • Barcza
    • Thread
    • bowing evah pirazzi obligato solo tuning string advice string tension string tensions strings tension
    • Replies: 63
    • Forum: Strings [DB]
  4. bigmatteo

    Double Bass double bass tuning battle 4ths,5ths,solo from another point of view

    Good Morning Bassists, some day ago i publish a video, that want demonstrate the flexibility, of the when Doublebass is tuned in fifths. the link is this : Many Tanks Matteo from Milan
    • bigmatteo
    • Thread
    • 4ths tuning 5ths tuning battle double bass obligato pirastro solo tuning youtube videos
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Strings [DB]
  5. bigmatteo

    Double Bass Chromatic scale variation on a Db tuned in fifths

    Hi Bassist, today i show my variation of the chromatic scale, that i use after warm up with regular chromatic scale, here is the link: if you want to see the regular chromatic scale, here is the link: tanks a lot Matteo from Milan
    • bigmatteo
    • Thread
    • bass chromatic double fifths tuning obligato pirastro scale variation
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Music Theory [DB]
  6. bigmatteo

    Double Bass S.Saens Elephant on a DB tuned in fifths

    Good morning to all, few days ago i upload on my YouTube channel, a video were i try to play this piece the initials bar for first time, on my doublebass tuned in fifths, after around 20 years that i don't play it, on a double bass tuned in fourth where i learn it ! Here is the link : Matteo...
  7. bigmatteo

    Double Bass The amplified sound of a double bass tuned in fifths

    Hi bassist, with this video i show you, my sound of my db tuned in 5ths, today amplified ! Is a three part video:the first is uplugged, the second in amplified with eq flat, the third is again amlified with custom eq. Of this third sound i am very happy because i dont listen the hand noise when...
    • bigmatteo
    • Thread
    • amplifier carvin double bass fifths obligato pb150 pirastro referencecables.it sound ultimo cavo deluxe
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Amps, Mics & Pickups [DB]
  8. bigmatteo

    Double Bass double bass tuning battle

    Hi Bassists, in this video you can listen to, the difference of this type of tuning: 5ths, 4ths and solo. The bass is the same, fitted with Pirastro Obligato in fifths. Happy new year! Matteo from Milan!
    • bigmatteo
    • Thread
    • 4ths 5ths bass battle doubl obligato pirastro solo tuning
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Strings [DB]
  9. bigmatteo

    Double Bass Nuages Django Reinhardt gipsy bass line for double bass in fifths

    Hi bassist, the today's topic is the bass lines of this Django Reinhardt tune for double bass in fifths: It is based on Hall Leonard play along vol 121,i show also the left hand on the neck, the line is at the end of the video! Many Tanks Matteo
  10. bigmatteo

    Double Bass Unveiled C/Do Arpeggio on a DB tuned in fifths (3 octaves)

    Good afrenoon to all, the topic of today is: unveil this arpeggio on a DB tuned in fifths! IMPORTANT NOTE: This video was recorded, after few weeks after the fifths conversion. Good Playng Matteo
    • bigmatteo
    • Thread
    • 3 octaves arpeggio c do double bass fifths tuning obligato pirastro
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Music Theory [DB]
  11. bigmatteo

    Double Bass fishman bp100 + obligato prastro string

    Good Morning, i want to know if you use/used, this combination of strings+ pick up on your bass, because the bp100, is the easy to find DB pick up here in italy, but i want to know your experience before buy! i will add it, to my 70's solid wood DB,now with pirastro obligato in 5ths, i play...
  12. bigmatteo

    Double Bass PIRASTRO OBLIGATO IN 5THS AUDIO REVIEW

    Good morning to all, I have a good news, there is a new video on my channel: It was recorded in tune this time, with my phone in Febbuary, but today i want to share it with you !! Here is the link : Comments, like, subscription are very welcome. Matteo
    • bigmatteo
    • Thread
    • 5ths audio bass double fifths in obligato pirastro review
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Strings [DB]
  13. bigmatteo

    Double Bass PIRASTRO IN 5THS FIRST TASTE

    Good morning to all, sorry for my later, due to personal reasons, but i have a good news, there is a new video on my channel: It was recorded in my luther laboratories, the day that i retired my bass converted to fifths tuning, but again to bring in tune !! Comments, like, subscription are...
    • bigmatteo
    • Thread
    • 441090 set 5ths bowing fifths music obligato pirastro pizzicato strings style
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Strings [DB]
  14. Dutch Williams

    Double Bass breaking in strings question

    so you can break in spiros ... they sound more muted over time - right? my question is does this apply to kolstein heritage, obligatos, etc. the synthetic strings... anyone with scientific theory or better yet ACTUAL experience with this ?
  15. BassBurns

    Double Bass Spirocore E below Flexocors

    If I were to add a Spirocore E to an ADG of Flexocors (92s), which Spirocore would match best in terms of diameter and tension? 3/4 Mittel? 4/4 Mittel? Weich? Would it be better to pair the D&G Flexocors with both a Spiro A&E? It's for a small, short-scale, 3/4, Italian model, Hungarian bass...
    • BassBurns
    • Thread
    • evah pirazzi flexocor flexocor deluxe obligato permanent perpetual spirocore
    • Replies: 61
    • Forum: Strings [DB]
  16. bigmatteo

    Double Bass help tuned in fifth bass setup

    Hi to all, i need your help, because for my bass, i want to try a pirastro obligato in fifth CGDA, but i have no idea about string height, because this is my first time that i use theese strings. On Stobel book "Useful measurement for violin maker " i find for metal string (in 4th): 7mm G, 9 mm...
  17. Kay solid tail wire
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    For sale Kay solid tail wire

    Kay solid tail wire off a 43 Kay I think $35 All prices include shipping and Venmo only please! If Venmo is a problem hit me up . Thanks Fatty [email protected]
    $35.00
  18. B

    SOLD Kay solid tail wire

    Kay solid tail wire off a 43 Kay I think $35 All prices include shipping and Venmo only please! If Venmo is a problem hit me up . Thanks Fatty [email protected]
  19. BassThings

    For sale Liquidation Sale (30%-50% off retail) - New Upright Bass Accessories and Strings

    I am the former owner of BassThings.com, which was a small side-business for me, selling upright bass accessories. I have since closed the store, but have a good amount of leftover gear, including some hard-to-find strings and accessories. Everything is *brand new* and discounted between 30-50%...
    $5.00 to $150.00
  20. BassThings

    Liquidation Sale (30%-50% off retail) - New Upright Bass Accessories and Strings

    I am the former owner of BassThings.com, which was a small side-business for me, selling upright bass accessories. I have since closed the store, but have a good amount of leftover gear, including some hard-to-find strings and accessories. Everything is *brand new* and discounted between 30-50%...
  21. Mister Cbass

    Double Bass Dark or Bright sounding strings ? wich brands ? how make the difference

    Hello, Maybe it's probably noob (dumb) questions. But I've bought my DB used. No idea about the type of strings / brands on it . I've played it with these unknow strings few month, but I found them really hard to play. So I've changed for https://www.thomann.de/fr/presto_jazzicato.htm I'm happy...
  22. String cleanout: Pirastro, TI, others

    For sale String cleanout: Pirastro, TI, others

    Time to purge the overflow of old strings. Most of these are used...well used, and I'm not sure of the amount of playtime on them. These will be a good match for the serial string experimenter who doesn't want to blow a bunch of cash on something they may not like. Paypal is good, prices...
    $25.00 to $60.00
  23. Dr. Love

    For Sale/Trade String cleanout: Pirastro, TI, others

    Time to purge the overflow of old strings. Most of these are used...well used, and I'm not sure of the amount of playtime on them. These will be a good match for the serial string experimenter who doesn't want to blow a bunch of cash on something they may not like. Paypal is good, prices...
  24. Strings: Obligato, Orig. Flatchrome, Corelli, Kaplan.
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    For sale Strings: Obligato, Orig. Flatchrome, Corelli, Kaplan.

    * * * Sale prices on strings, including Pirastro Original Flatchrome at nearly half off the price of a new set! * * * Prices include shipping to CONUS. Shipping unavailable outside CONUS. See photos below of exact strings. The Kaplans have been played heavily, and all other sets have been...
    $10.00 to $150.00
  25. G

    SOLD Strings: Obligato, Orig. Flatchrome, Corelli, Kaplan.

    * * * Sale prices on strings, including Pirastro Original Flatchrome at nearly half off the price of a new set! * * * Prices include shipping to CONUS. Shipping unavailable outside CONUS. See photos below of exact strings. The Kaplans have been played heavily, and all other sets have been...
  26. Barcza

    Double Bass Zyex Strings are for me?

    I’m used many strings for longer or shorter period in my life.like most of us, changed basses very few time, but I changed my instruments just recently... My previous bass, has quiet midrange dominant sound, pretty weak bottom and attack acoustically, after all with Evah Pirazzi Weich and...
    • Barcza
    • Thread
    • d’addario nylon obligato obligatos pirastro strings synthetic zyex
    • Replies: 137
    • Forum: Strings [DB]
  27. unbrokenchain

    Double Bass Obligato strings rough to the touch?

    Got a new (to me) bass that's strung with Obligatos. My first time playing these strings, I'm trying to give them a chance before I try out the Spiros on it. So far I really like the D and A strings, the G sounds amazing in the upper register but a little nasal on the open string. Main thing...
  28. DaveAceofBass
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    For sale Obligato Solo 3rd & 4th Strings

    After some experiment with strings I have this leftover: Obligato Solo 3rd (A / B) and 4th (E / F#) strings, BRAND NEW. I bought the full set of these from someone who was selling them, they were still new old stock / never installed. I wound up not using them, I decided to keep the Spiro...
    $75.00
  29. DaveAceofBass

    SOLD Obligato Solo 3rd & 4th Strings

    After some experiment with strings I have this leftover: Obligato Solo 3rd (A / B) and 4th (E / F#) strings, BRAND NEW. I bought the full set of these from someone who was selling them, they were still new old stock / never installed. I wound up not using them, I decided to keep the Spiro...
  30. Strings: Zyex, spiro, obligato, gut
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    For sale Strings: Zyex, spiro, obligato, gut

    Prices include shipping to US states. Zyex: G light. Installed for one day and replaced with a gut G. $20 (string in efrano package in photo) G Light. Brand new in package $25 SOLD D medium. 1 months of use. On and off bass twice $20 A medium. 1 month of use. On and off bass twice $20...
    $1.00
  31. anightintunisia

    SOLD Strings: Zyex, spiro, obligato, gut

    Prices include shipping to US states. Zyex: G light. Installed for one day and replaced with a gut G. $20 (string in efrano package in photo) G Light. Brand new in package $25 SOLD D medium. 1 months of use. On and off bass twice $20 A medium. 1 month of use. On and off bass twice $20...
  32. etorgerson

    Double Bass Fifths Steel Obligato C & G

    Has anyone played and compared Spirocore RM C & G to Obligato C & G?
  33. Gorgula

    Wanted Pirastro Obligato Low B

    Looking for a low B for less than a kidney or a leg. Let me know if you have one. Thanks
  34. Gorgula

    Wanted Pirastro Obligato Low B

    Looking for a low B for less than a kidney or a leg. Let me know if you have one. Thanks
  35. Partial Set (ADG) Obligato Orchestra Synthetic/Chrome Steel Mittel strings, used
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    For sale Partial Set (ADG) Obligato Orchestra Synthetic/Chrome Steel Mittel strings, used

    Almost full set (ADG) of Obligato Orchestra Synthetic/Chrome Steel Mittel strings, used, good condition. Shipping price not included. Features: - Bright, brilliant, and focused sound - Well-balanced - Very quick response - Suitable for pizz and arco
    $90.00
  36. Decomposer

    For Sale Partial Set (ADG) Obligato Orchestra Synthetic/Chrome Steel Mittel strings, used

    Almost full set (ADG) of Obligato Orchestra Synthetic/Chrome Steel Mittel strings, used, good condition. Shipping price not included. Features: - Bright, brilliant, and focused sound - Well-balanced - Very quick response - Suitable for pizz and arco
  37. Obligato D&G
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    For sale Obligato D&G

    I bought these in May, had them on my bass for about 2 weeks. In excellent condition. $45 CONUS includes shipping.
    $45.00
  38. Selim

    SOLD Obligato D&G

    I bought these in May, had them on my bass for about 2 weeks. In excellent condition. $45 CONUS includes shipping.
  39. bassfiddlesteve
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    For sale Pirastro Obligatos: two sets

    I have a set of Pirastro Obligatos that I installed on my bass in late December and just removed when I decided to try a set of metal strings. These Obligatos are in good condition and still sounded nice when I removed them. I'll also throw in an older set of Obligatos that have been on an off a...
    $75.00
  40. bassfiddlesteve

    SOLD Pirastro Obligatos: two sets

    I have a set of Pirastro Obligatos that I installed on my bass in late December and just removed when I decided to try a set of metal strings. These Obligatos are in good condition and still sounded nice when I removed them. I'll also throw in an older set of Obligatos that have been on an off a...
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