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asgeirssone
Registered User
(1/15/01 4:07:00 pm)
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Which
string winding on Spirocore G and C?
I need to order a new set of
strings. I'm planning to use the Larsen A and D strings and
Spirocore on the G and C. I like this combination, but I am confused
as to the differences between the tungsten, silver and steel
windings available for the lower Spirocores. What are their
respective advantages and disadvantages, how do they sound, and what
do people prefer for specific types of playing (solo, chamber music
and orchestra work). Thanks in advance for you input.
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Steve
Drake
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(1/15/01 4:35:30 pm)
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Which string winding on Spirocore G and C?
The tungstens are the brightest. The
silvers are darker. The chrome (steel) are, well, cheap.
It
depends on what your cello needs, and your playing style. I really
like the silvers, but haven't ever found any use for the tungstens.
Many other people swear by the tungstens. I've never heard of
anybody liking the chromes, but they are, well, cheap.
Be
aware that first impressions with these strings can be misleading -
they tend to mellow with age. It takes about a week to break them
in.
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Andrew
Victor
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User
(1/16/01 1:12:40 pm)
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Re:
Which string winding on Spirocore G and C?
In my opinion, in addition to being
somewhat brighter the tungsten strings are also more responsive. If
your cello requires some "work" to get a rapid response out of the C
string or more pressure than you want to use on lower notes, a
tungsten string may be for you. I believe it was for such
instruments that they were developed.
Tungsten wound strings
in some other brands are also very effective. For example the new
Belcanto Gold (a product or Thomastik - as is Spirocore) C and G are
more responsive than other strings I've used, and match well the
reasonably priced A and D strings of the set.
Andy
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Patricia2
Registered User
(1/16/01 8:05:08 pm)
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What's
"wrong" with Larsen G + C ?
Just curious --
Their A + D are
so popular, but no one ever mentions their G + C except to point out
that the G is really thin....and why would that make a difference,
anyway?
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Steve
Drake
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(1/16/01 8:59:38 pm)
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What's "wrong" with Larsen G + C ?
I've tried the larsen G and C
several times, and always took them off, as they seem to be rather
small sounding. They do sound OK, but just don't provide a lot of
tone.
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Dick500
Registered User
(1/17/01 11:13:01 am)
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What's "wrong" with Larsen G + C?
Larsen G and C strings can be very
good strings. I've tried them on some instruments on which they were
quite full and loud and on others on which they were a miserable
failure. Doesn't mean that they are bad strings--just depends on the
cello.
Dick
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Ryan
Selberg 
Registered User
(1/18/01 11:54:41 am)
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Re:
What's "wrong" with Larsen G + C ?
I am using Larsen Soloist forte G
strings on two modern cellos as well as my 300 year old Italian, and
it is the best responding and sounding string I have found yet for
my instruments.There is a measureable difference over the regular G
or even the medium soloist. However, I do use Spirocore tungsten
forte on the C for both modern instruments, and a medium on the
Italian. Haven't tried the Bel Canto gold.
Ryan
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