Detail 01
3/4 size
The standard adult upright size. Sized for that string length, not for a smaller student bass or a 7/8.
Product detailSKU #1294516231478
D'AddarioDZ610 Zyex 3/4 Bass String Set Light
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Light-gauge Zyex set for 3/4 upright bass. For players who want lower tension and an easier left hand under the fingers.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 3/4 upright players who find their current set stiff
- Pizzicato-heavy playing where lower tension helps speed
- Students working long practice sessions on a full-size 3/4
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bass guitar — these are orchestral upright strings, wrong scale entirely
- 1/2, 1/4 or 7/8 basses; the string lengths won't fit
- Players who want maximum volume and arco bite from high tension
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Light gauge
Less tension than the medium version of the same set. Easier to press and stop, slightly less push behind the note.
Detail 03
Full set, not singles
All four strings replaced at once, so the bass settles evenly rather than mixing an old string with new ones.
Detail 04
Zyex line
D'Addario's synthetic-core family rather than plain steel, so it feels different under the hand than a steel orchestral set.
Detail 05
Price near $235
Upright sets cost far more than guitar sets. Budget for one set a year, not one every few months.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Change one string at a time so the bridge and soundpost stay under tension
- 02Nothing else included — no rosin, no tools, no bridge adjusters
- 03Expect several days of stretching and retuning before pitch holds
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these work on a bass guitar?
No. These are for a 3/4 upright bass. A bass guitar needs a completely different string length and construction.
02Light or medium — which should I get?
Light is easier on the left hand and quicker under the fingers. Medium pushes back more and drives the instrument harder. Same set otherwise.
03Will these fit a 1/2 size bass?
No. They're cut for 3/4. On a smaller bass you'll have excess winding at the peg and a poor fit at the nut.
04How long do they last?
Depends entirely on playing hours and hand chemistry. Most players replace when the sound goes dull or the winding starts unraveling.
