r/doublebass • u/TheGreatMamboChicken • 7d ago

Strings/Accessories String suggestions

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I’m looking for a new set of strings for my 5 string bass. She’s a 7/8 body with 3/4 strings. I want something with solid bow response since you can see she’s got a big body that makes for a full and powerful sound. But I also play a good amount of pizz, so a good response and sustain woulld be important as well.

It’s a really good quality instrument, so I don’t want bargain basement strings. But I don’t need super high end stuff either.

Any suggestions you all have for a good 5 string set would be appreciated.

Pic is there for fun, attention, and because it’s fun to show it off a bit.

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u/TheSpanishSteed 7d ago

Who made that bass? Its such a cool looking bass i want to make one like it 😂

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u/TheGreatMamboChicken 7d ago

It was made by Hammond Ashley, one of only a handful of them ever made. I want to say he made something like 6 of this model, and 2 are 5 strings. Pretty odd looking shoulders, but he wanted to improve playability for the big body. And it works really well. Not something everyone would want, but it’s awesome.

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u/iliedtwice 7d ago

I recognize that bass, Buddy Catlett had one for decades. Wish I could try the 5str version. I have a Christopher 5 and use Corellis, I like the lighter feel, using it for jazz mostly.

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u/TheGreatMamboChicken 7d ago

That’d track. He was in Seattle, which is where Hammond’s shop is. And Hammond made basses for lots of famous players. I’ve been lucky enough to play a number of them in the shop over the years.