Detail 01
Multi-stranded steel core
Designed to make left-hand playing easier.
Product detailSKU #1415894676212
D'AddarioHelicore Orchestral Series Double Bass A String 1/8 Size
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Choose this Helicore Orchestral A string when the replacement is for a 1/8-size double bass and the setup is centered on bow use. The multi-stranded steel core is designed to be easy under the left hand, while the string’s damping is optimized for arco response. It remains an option for pizzicato passages that call for warmth and a more contained sustain.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing the A string on a 1/8-size double bass for bow-focused playing.
- Pizzicato passages where a warm sound with less sustain is wanted.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Pizzicato use where extended sustain is required.
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
Arco-optimized damping
Keeps the primary emphasis on bow response.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that you need the A string for a 1/8-size double bass.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a complete string set?
No. This product is a single A string.
02What playing approach is it optimized for?
Its damping is optimized for arco use.
