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Thomastik Belcanto Upright Bass String www.lemurmusic.com - Double Bass, Upright Bass, String Bass Specialists
Second Belcanto
Bass String, Tunes to D...
Belcanto bass strings are
specially formulated for bowing. They
are an all steel string made to very tight specifications with excellent quality
control. Arco Bass Players enjoy bowing Belcanto Bass because of their easy
start, strong projection, and clarity of tone. From the makers of Spirocore
Bass, Belcanto is available in Orchestra Tuning (G-D-A-E), and in Solo Tuning
(A-E-B-F#). Lemur Bass Music stocks all the extension fourth strings, and 5th
strings in each Belcanto Bass String Brand. Made in Austria.
Belcanto upright bass
is made with a specially twisted steel rope core that's known to settle in quickly,
so you get the orchestra response you need right away with little wait time
while the strings 'settle down.' They are known for their even response and
exceptional tuning stability. These bass strings produce a dark, warm tone that
is complex and easy to blend into the section. Like their pizzicato cousins,
Spirocore Bass, Belcanto Bass has good projection, so there is less need to
overplay just to be heard.
Some of our jazz bass
player clients have told us they like Belcanto for pizzicato jazz work, too.
They say that there is enough sustain, quick response, and strong projection
to make Belcanto work well as a hybrid bass string also. Lemur's Luthiers like
the way Belcanto brings out the more complex tones of our Sunrise Basses, making
even entry level basses sound and play their best.
Thanks, Thomastik-Infeld. We really enjoy representing
your first class upright bass strings.
Comments about Belcanto
Bass Strings:
Core:
- specially twisted steel rope core for added flexibility.
- settle-in quickly, no need to wait for them to stretch.
- intonate extremely well under the bow.
- exceptional tuning stability to maintain their center of pitch.
Tone:
- dark and warm with excellent resonance.
- wide range of tone colors for complexity.
- easy to blend with others in the section.
- pizzicato is open and free.
Sound:
- outstanding projection with moderate effort on the
part of the bass player.
- sustains better than most other arco string brands.
Playability:
- quick response to the bow with medium bowing pressure
required.
- available in Orchestra Tuning, Solo Tuning, extension fourth string, and
a 5th string Low B.
- - soft and flexible under your fingers.
- fantastic Hybrid Bass String capability as a bonus.
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