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Velvet Strings SA - via beroldingen 18 - 6850 Mendrisio Switzerland

e-mail. info@velvetstrings.com - tel. 0041916300713 - fax. 0041916300711

COMPAS 180

Compas 180 – Our classical string designed for orchestral tuning. The use of up-to-date textile fibers makes the strings particularly elastic, producing a full, rich, open sound. The pizzicato is strong with long sustain. The strings respond perfectly to the harmonics, which are crystal-clear. Compas 180 requires no change in playing technique by the instrumentalist, while opening up new possibilities in terms of sound, tone and modulation. These are thinner strings, very close in diameter to regular metal strings and are indicated for arco playing since they have an inox winding instead of copper that makes the bow grab better the string. Nowadays we are seeing lots of jazz players who do lots of arco work using them as hybrid strings.

FIVE SETS RECOMMENDED:
 COMPAS 180 – regular orchestra tuning – tension 26Kg per string
COMPAS 180 SUIT – same construction as the regular, ideal for players who like less tension or have instruments with a thinner top, these strings can also be tuned to solo tuning – tension 24Kg per string COMPAS 180 SOLO – solo tuning strings – tension 26Kg per string COMPAS 180 SOLO LIGHT – same as solo with less tension – tension 24Kg per string COMPAS 180 V TUNING – tuning in V’s like the cello – tension 26Kg per string

For Double Bass and Cello amplification, Velvet recommends the use of Schertler equipment.