Detail 01
Multi-stranded steel core
The core design is intended to make the string easier to play under the left hand.
Product detailSKU #1416325126547
D'AddarioHelicore Hybrid Series Double Bass D String 3/4 Size Light
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built as a replacement D string for a 3/4-size double bass, this light-gauge Helicore Hybrid string uses a multi-stranded steel core for easy left-hand playing. Its damping is designed to keep pizzicato sustain and bow response in balance, so a player can move between those approaches without changing string type. Expect a moderately warm tonal character across symphonic, jazz, and bluegrass work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing the D string on a 3/4-size bass used for both bowed and pizzicato passages.
- Players seeking easy left-hand playing in symphonic, jazz, or bluegrass settings.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Replacing a complete double-bass string set; this is a single D string.
- Double basses other than the 3/4 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 a light-gauge D string for a 3/4-size double bass.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a full string set?
No. It is a single D string.
02What playing approaches is it designed to balance?
Its damping is designed to balance pizzicato sustain and bow response.
