Detail 01
Multi-stranded steel core
The core design supports easy left-hand playing and strong bow response.
Product detailSKU #1415894676288
D'AddarioHelicore Orchestral Series Double Bass E String 3/4 Size Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for a 3/4-size double bass, this medium-gauge Helicore Orchestral E string uses a multi-stranded steel core for warm tone and responsive bowing. Its damping is tuned around arco work, giving it a focused role in orchestral playing. The core is also designed to feel easy under the left hand. It can move into pizzicato when the part calls for a warm sound with less sustain.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Arco-focused double bass parts requiring warm tone and responsive bow control.
- Pizzicato passages where a warm, deliberately less-sustaining response is wanted.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Double bass setups other than the 3/4-size, medium-gauge E-string specification.
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
Its response is specifically tuned around bowed playing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that you need an E string for a 3/4-size double bass in medium gauge.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this string intended for bowed playing?
Yes. Its damping is optimized for arco use, with warm tone and excellent bow response.
02Can it be used for pizzicato?
Yes, when a warm sound with less sustain is desired.
