These files were recorded simultaneously (multi track), with no processing or effects at all. The dpa 4099 microphone and the Bassbalsereit Studio (with built-in preamp) went directly into the mixing console. The Ehrlund EAP was recorded with the Ehrlund preamp, for the other pickups I used the Lehle XLR Sunday Driver for buffering (impedance matching). The Lehle SD has no EQ, just a gain control, so the effect should be the same for all pickups.

transducer comparison set 1

transducer comparison set 2

Presto Strings for Double Bass
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String Demo

These files were recorded simultaneously (multi track), with no processing or effects at all. The spa 4099 microphone and the Bassbalsereit Studio (with built-in preamp) went directly into the mixing console. The Ehrlund EAP was recorded with the Ehrlund preamp, for the other pickups I used the Lehle XLR Sunday Driver for buffering (impedance matching). The Lehle SD has no EQ, just a gain control, so the effect should be the same for all pickups.

DPA 4099

APTflex

Bassbalsereit Studio

Ehrlund EAP

Fishman Full Circle

Realist Wood

Wilson K1

Presto Jazzicato strings are a further development of our popular Presto Nylonwound string. They have an improved steel rope core and a black Nylon wrapping.
Compared to our original Presto Nylonwound strings, the Jazzicato strings have a slightly smaller diameter. But they still have this smooth surface feel, which makes them different to other steel strings.
This particular surface feel and the low tension make the Jazzicato strings very easy to play. The powerful, dark sound, the percussive punch and the unobtrusive sustain give the Jazzicato string their very own character: ideal for Jazz pizzicato, but also suited for Slap bass and Bluegrass.

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Music: Corinna Danzer, altosax | Jonas Lohse, double bass

Played on a German double bass c. 1950, fully carved, medium-low string action
Recorded direct to iPad with Tascam IM2 dock connector microphone and Apple Garage Band.

Blues Jazzicato

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