If you're on a budget, D'Addario Pro-Arte cello strings work fairly well. They have a synthetic core with a silver winding (or Tungsten /Silver) which seems to sound OK without unwanted overtones. If money is not such an issue, strings with a gut core do sound a bit 'sweeter'. I'm not sure how a Phoenix is braced on the inside, but you might consider going with 'Light' tensioned strings.
George Leverett ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 8:37 AM Subject: [HG] cello string for D drone I need to replace the D petit bourdon drone on my D/G Phoenix. I notice that the Muskett book calls for a G cello string, approx 1.20 mm, and I also notice that the current (broken) string is steel (or some other metal) wrapped. But I really don't know anything about cello strings, and it seems like some are quite expensive. What is a reasonably priced brand and type of cello string for this application? Thanks in advance, Mitch Gordon Guerneville, California, US ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Famous, the Infamous, the Lame - in your browser. Get the TMZ Toolbar Now!
