RRP:  $510
Our price:  $449  
 
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Solo  strings are very slightly thinner and higher tensioned strings
They are designed to be tuned a whole tone higher:
G string is then tuned to an
D string up to an E, the
A up to a B
E, becomes F#.
These are often used for recitals and solo repertoire. It makes for a brighter sound and easier to play up higher on the fingerboard.
 
 
Spirocore strings are bright powerful among our customer favourites, valued by players across all genres and styles. 
 
"Thomastik-Infeld strings are perfectly adaptable to all my playing styles, whether it's pizzicato, arco or my 'slap' technique. They are just as ideal for jazz and classical as they are for any other musical genre."  -- Stanley Clarke
 
Individual Pricing
A La I -  $109
E Mi II -  $119
B / H1 Si1 III -  $129
F# / Fis1 Fa#1 IV -  $135
Extension E/C  -  $259
 
Technical Details
Vibrating string length:  104.0 cm  |  40.9"
Usable from 103.0 cm/40.6" up to 106.0 cm/41.7"
Spiral core
Chrome wound
Thread colour - Tailpiece end:  Red
Thread colour - Peg end:  Yellow
String Tension:
A La I  -  32.0 kg  |  70.5 lb
E Mi II  -  33.0 kg  |  72.8 lb
B / H1 Si1 III  -  33.0 kg  |  72.8 lb
F# / Fis1 Fa#1 IV -  33.0 kg | 72.8 lb
 
In classical solo playing the double bass is usually tuned a whole tone higher (F♯1–B1–E2–A2). This higher tuning is called "solo tuning", whereas the regular tuning is known as "orchestral tuning". Solo tuning strings are generally thinner than regular strings. String tension differs so much between solo and orchestral tuning that a different set of strings is often employed that has a lighter gauge. 
Some popular solos and concerti, such as the Koussevitsky Concerto are available in both solo and orchestral tuning arrangements. Solo tuning strings can be tuned down a tone to play in orchestra pitch, but the strings often lack projection in orchestral tuning and their pitch may be a little unstable on smaller Double Basses.