Detail 01
Multi-stranded steel core
Designed to be easy to play under the left hand.
Product detailSKU #1416325126631
D'AddarioHelicore Hybrid Series Double Bass A String 3/4 Size Heavy
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Specified as a heavy-gauge A string for 3/4-size double bass, this Helicore Hybrid model uses a multi-stranded steel core and produces a moderately warm tonal quality. The design is intended to keep the left hand comfortable while preserving a useful balance between pizzicato sustain and bow response. It is a focused replacement option for players using bowed and plucked techniques in symphonic, jazz, or bluegrass material.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing the A string on a 3/4-size double bass with a heavy-gauge option.
- Players using both bow and pizzicato in symphonic, jazz, or bluegrass settings.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing an A string specified for an instrument size other than 3/4.
- Players seeking a gauge other than heavy.
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
Balances sustained pizzicato notes with bow response.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify that your replacement calls for a 3/4-size A string.
- 02This model is specified in a heavy gauge.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What tone quality does this A string produce?
It produces a moderately warm tone quality.
02Is this string intended for both bowing and pizzicato?
Yes. Its damping design balances bow response with pizzicato sustain.
