What does a double bass string eliminator do?

These sounds are sometimes called 'wolf tones'. Anything which will dampen vibrations that are not wanted, as here, will be effective. The eliminator is used to stop unwanted vibrations being heard, especially when a pick up/mic is used to make the instrument heard better, as in stage work.

1. What is a wolf note on double bass?
2. What is the double bass used for?
3. What is a bass Wolf?
4. How often should you change double bass strings?

What is a wolf note on double bass?

A wolf tone is an artificial overtone which occurs at the frequency your double bass naturally resonates. They are very common and the bad news is that a that a wolf tone can sound terrible but the good news is that they are easily treated.

What is the double bass used for?

The double bass is the largest and lowest pitched bowed string instrument used in the modern symphony orchestra. It is used extensively in Western classical music as a standard member of the string section of symphony orchestras and smaller string ensembles.

What is a bass Wolf?

Even the best, most expensive upright basses, can have a "wolf" tone somewhere on it. ... The quick and easy explanation of a wolf note is that the body of your bass, itself alone (even without any strings on it), has a vibrating pitch or frequency to it. If you lightly tap on the back, you can hear a pitch.

How often should you change double bass strings?

For the double bassists: You can breathe easily: your strings don't need replacing nearly as often as your counterparts do. Some string manufacturers recommend every 1-2 years, but there are bassists out there that swear to changing every 4-5 years.