Need "High E string" for double bass

[David Teague]

Subject: I need a "High E string" for double bass

I tune my bass in fifths, CGDA, an octave below the cello.
See the three classical double bass web sites below for
reasons.

I would very much like to find a good grade of high E
string so I can tune one of my basses GDAE.

Regarding the tuning, the G, D and A are easy to find.
The G is one step below the usual double bass A. I turn
solo set F# up 1/2 step. The D is a usual orchestral D,
the A is from the standard solo set, one step above the
usual double bass G string. The High E is a third above
the usual "High C" string that some jazz bassists use.

However, there is no way I can turn the High C string up
three notes without breaking something. I need the E string!

Does anyone on this list know where I might find a string
manufacturer who might be persuaded to make several
such strings for me?

Warm Regards,

David Teague, http://cs.wcu.edu/~dbt
Advocating Free Software and Double Bass tuned in fifths
Classical bassists: www.dennismasuzzo.com; www.silviodallatorre.com
www.joelquarrington.com/; Jazz bassists: Red Mitchell --
http://home.teleport.com/~mimuma/; www.larryholloway.com

[tho x. bui]

Post by David Teague
Subject: I need a "High E string" for double bass
I tune my bass in fifths, CGDA, an octave below the cello.
See the three classical double bass web sites below for
reasons.
I would very much like to find a good grade of high E
string so I can tune one of my basses GDAE.

You should post this query on rec.music.makers.bass. I'm sure there are
folks there with real world experience that can help you.

Tho