Key Features
- Great bow response - the arco string
- Short pizz sustain - for the orchestral pizz sound
- Instantly playable once installed
- Retains tuning very well
OFFLINE Pirastro Flexocor 5/4 Double Bass E String, Ball End Overview
Pirastro Flexocor bass strings are responsive and stable strings aimed primarily for players who like to play arco and want a string that is designed to get the most out of the bow. With a high tensile rope core of carbon steel, this offers increased flexibility and more tonal possibilities than solid steel cores. The chrome steel winding adds warmth to the sound which is often typical of orchestra basses. This all makes for an extremely responsive string under the bow.
You will notice the effort and touch required to get the string to speak under the bow is much lesser than other strings. The sustain when playing pizz is also short, making for more of a classic orchestral pizz sound rather than the longer sustain you may see on strings more designed for jazz. Alongside all the impressive characteristics the Flexocors have, they also have an extremely short break-in time and retain a stable amount of tuning.
Product Ref: 88655
Full Description
View Full DescriptionPirastro's stranded steel core
Multiple strands of steel are twisted like rope to create the core for this string, resulting in excellent flexibility and tonal variations. The exact amount of twists determines the flexibility and the different variations in the twist alter the characteristics of the sound further. Stranded steel cores are most commonly seen on the instruments of professional double bassists and on the lower strings of the cello.
Variations to suit you the best
Flexocors should be for everyone. That is why they are available in sizes from 1/10-1/16 up to 5/4 size. Alternate strings such as 2.10 metre E-strings, low B strings and high C strings are all available if you have five string or extended E-string basses. Flexocors are also available in solo tuning, the standard four orchestral strings tuned a major second higher, unlocking the sound and feel of Flexocors for solo repertoire. A low C# string is also available if you have a five-string bass in solo tuning.
What's at Gear4music?
- 5/4 size set - medium
- 3/4 size set - medium
- 3/4 size solo tuning set - medium
- 1/2 size set - medium
- 1/4 size set - medium
- 1/8 size set - medium
- 1/10 - 1/16 size set - medium
Specifications
- Note: E
- Size: 5/4
- Core: High-tensile carbon steel rope
- Winding/plating: Chrome steel
- Tension: 31.2kg
- End type: Ball end
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