Detail 01
Multi-stranded steel core
The core design is intended to make the string easier to play under the left hand.
Product detailSKU #1416325126571
D'AddarioHelicore Hybrid Series Double Bass A String 1/2 Size
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Use this Helicore Hybrid A string to replace the A string on a 1/2-size double bass. Its multi-stranded steel core is designed to feel easy under the left hand, while optimized damping keeps pizzicato sustain and bowed response in balance. The string has a moderately warm tonal character and is designed to work across symphonic, jazz, and bluegrass playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing the A string on a 1/2-size bass used with bow and pizzicato.
- Symphonic, jazz, or bluegrass players seeking one replacement A string.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Replacing a complete double-bass string set; this is a single A string.
- Double basses other than the 1/2 size named for this string.
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
Optimized damping
It balances pizzicato sustain with bow response.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that you need an A string for a 1/2-size double bass.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which string does this replace?
It is an A string.
02What kind of tone does it produce?
It produces a moderately warm tone quality.
