Developing the Passione for the orchestra bassist we have not made any
compromises in the construction of the string in order to offer optimal sound
and playability characteristics. The result is a set of double bass strings
which offers outstanding arco playability, an inspiring diversity of sounds and
it allows the bassist to use all possible bow strokes to create the desired
sound.
The core sound is full, round and warm and has a complex
overtone spectrum which results in a deep and noble sound with great projection
and power. The sustain characteristics of the string allow a strong, big and
warm pizzicato – Bass PASSIONE is a modern and very reliable steel core string
suitable for the demanding bassist.
The response is incredibly easy and flexible, the notes are separate and
distinctively clean when played in fast passages. No matter whether playing
Spiccato or Legato, the sound can be altered as desired independently from the
bowing speed. The big advantage of the Passione strings is that the sound does
not need to be developed by using excess bow pressure as the strings vibrate
freely and easily. The set is extremely well-balanced concerning tension and
sound. Immediate playability and exceptional tuning stability are important
additional advantages which offer great comfort to the bassist.
The core material of the Bass PASSIONE strings is a high-tensile and very
flexible rope core.
Pirastro’s Passione “Bass” color code:At the
tailpiece end: brown spiral on white
At the tuning gear:
Orchestra G – brown; D – red; A
– black; E – green; H5 – yellow;
E 2.10m – green
Orchestra (stark) Tone color with a ring olive; compared to the standard
orchestra set the „stark“ version offers a more brilliant sound and the string
tension is higher.
