Pirastro Original Flexocor Double Bass string set

Description

The Original Flexocor Double Bass string set is very similar to the ‘new’ Flexocor but gives a smoother, darker, mellower sound. It has a rope core and is wound with Chrome steel. Original Flexocor are outstanding for Arco, able to withstand a powerful and heavy bowing arm. The sustain is slightly less than the ‘new’ Flexocor and the sound powerful with great projection. They are instantly playable and very stable.

The individual strings are also available on their own as below:

• Double Bass G string: Tailpiece end is violet and the peg end is Brown with a violet band 
• Double Bass D string: Tailpiece end is violet and the peg end is Rust Red with a violet band 
• Double Bass A string: Tailpiece end is violet and the peg end is Black with a violet band 
• Double Bass E string: Tailpiece end is violet and the peg end is Green with a violet band 

There is also an extension and a Low B string available:

• Double Bass E extension string: Tailpiece end is violet and the peg end is Dark Green with a violet band 
• Double Bass Low B string: Tailpiece end is violet and the peg end is Yellow with a violet band 

Pirastro Original Flexocor Double Bass string set:

• The core material is a high-tensile rope made from carbon steel which is wound with chrome steel.
• This is an outstanding set for arco, which can withstand a powerful and heavy bowing arm.
• Brilliant sound with a short sustain
• Powerful sound with great projection
• Big tone volume
• Instantly playable and absolutely stable
• Very quick response, which is slightly quicker than Original Flat-Chrome