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Our Philosophy
At Velvet we believe the strings to be integral to the musical instrument.
At Velvet our attention is focused on the instrument as a whole, its function and history. Our
work involves both respect for tradition and openness to innovation, combining handcraft and contemporary computer-aided string design in a quest for the most beautiful, expressive sound of all.
Round full tones and the
greatest possible sound transmission are achieved by uniform loading of the bridge. The strings have been designed so that the force required at standard pitch is the same for each string.
The string cores consist of
materials chosen for their sound quality and consistency, elasticity, resilience and robustness. The winding ensure free oscillation of the strings and the best possible tone.
The choice of materials, the design and
construction, produce a lighter string with lower tension, reducing the stress on your instrument and opening it up to allow a heightened clarity, intensity and spaciousness to the sounds produced.
Tailpiece cords of
flexible, light weight, but ultra-strong cord, are also available. Strings and tailpiece cord work together to ensure perfect results.
The Strings
Garbo, anima, compas360 and compas 180 are constructed around a core of natural fibers and produce a sound difficult to distinguish from pure gut strings. Windings, whether of copper or synthetic materials, reinforce the strings' warmth and richness of tone. Each type of string offers unique characteristics, providing an attractive solution for most playing applications.
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Anima
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Anima´s thinner core ensures a rapid response for pizzicato and arco players alike. The strings produce a strong well-balanced sound with a rich
bass and open **harmonic** range. Perfect definition and audibility in all registers makes them suitable for practically every application from Jazz to Baroque.
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Garbo
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The strings of choice for the jazz bassist.
The solid core highlights the particular frequencies which enable the acoustic instrument to hold its
own - even against a drum set. The sound is especially distinctive for the lower-middle frequency range, offering rich harmonics that are
clear and assertive with the familiar "kick" as the note begins. The Garbo strings can produce a fullness of tone and penetration which is simply unbeatable.
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