Detail 01
Multi-stranded steel core
The core is designed for easy left-hand playing while supporting bow response.
Product detailSKU #1415894676292
D'AddarioHelicore Orchestral Series Double Bass C (Extended E String 3/4 Size Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
For a 3/4-size double bass using a C (Extended E) string, the medium-gauge Helicore Orchestral model combines a multi-stranded steel core with warm tone and excellent bow response. It is voiced around arco use, and the core design is intended to make left-hand playing easy. Pizzicato remains part of its range when the musical goal is warmth with reduced sustain rather than a longer ring.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bowed double bass work using a C string for an Extended E setup.
- Pizzicato lines that call for warm attack and less sustained resonance.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bass setups that do not call for a 3/4-size, medium-gauge C (Extended E) 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
Damping optimized for arco
The string is tailored primarily for bowed application.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify that your instrument requires the C (Extended E) string configuration shown.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size and gauge is it?
It is specified for 3/4-size double bass in medium gauge.
02Does it work for pizzicato as well as arco?
Yes. It is optimized for arco, while pizzicato use suits a warm, less-sustaining sound.
