Question 1

What is the difference between the Gripmax and Deluxe strings?

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Hi 
Grip max : 
The bottom area of the strings have a light to medium-soft texture that has been "spiral cut" into the string. This slight texture facilitates better gripping of the strings for lightning fast pizzicato playing, and drag triplets with with almost no effort. The strings "grab" the air and force it to move, producing more mid and low end tone when playing acoustically.

Deluxe : 
Simulated “gut” texture on full length of strings. The strings have a light to medium-soft texture that has been "spiral cut" into the string. This slight texture facilitates better gripping of the strings for lightning fast pizzicato playing, and drag triplets with with almost no effort. The strings "grab" the air and force it to move, producing more mid and low end tone when playing acoustically.

Question 2

I play double bass pizzacatto but sometimes theres spots in music that sound better bowed. Is it possible the bow with these strings?

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Yes, but you have to really rosen up the bow quite a bit. The E string fights me a bit, but for my needs, it’s OK. I play Django style and rock a billy. These strings are really great for that style. Good luck!

Question 3

Is the 'tone' as bad as weed wacker strings? I loved my Velvet animas, they are out f the buisness now..

Accepted Answer

I’ve not used weed whackers, but I use a plain gut ‘E’ string along with the grip max  A D and G and it sounds very even. The grip max E didn’t quite sound as loud. The gut E matches better. I get lot’s of positive comments.

Question 4

When will they be back in stock...??

Accepted Answer

Don’t know. Worth waiting for...

ASIN	B008644R7Y
Brand Name	Superior Bassworks
Color	Dirty Gut
Customer Reviews	4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (33)
Finish Type	Textured
Instrument	Bass Guitar
Manufacturer	Superior Bassworks
Manufacturer Part Number	SBWGMAXGUT
Model Name	GripMax
Model Number	SBWGMAXGUT
Recommended Uses For Product	Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Bluegrass, Country/Western
String Gauge	.170, .155, .130, .105, .095, .080
String Material Type	Nylon
UPC	752423487318

Superior Bassworks GRIPMAX Upright Double Bass Strings Dirty Gut Color FULL SET

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