Detail 01
Multi-stranded steel core
Designed to make the string easier to play under the left hand.
Product detailSKU #1415894676172
D'AddarioHelicore Orchestral Series Double Bass G String 1/2 Size
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Keep this 1/2-size Helicore Orchestral G string in mind when replacing that single position rather than changing a full set. Its multi-stranded steel core is designed for an easy feel under the left hand, while the damping favors arco work and responsive bowing. It can also serve pizzicato parts where a warmer, more controlled decay is wanted instead of extended sustain.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing the G string on a 1/2-size double bass used primarily with a bow.
- Pizzicato passages where reduced sustain is part of the desired response.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for a pizzicato string with more sustained decay.
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
Sets the string up for bow-focused use with strong bow response.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that you need the G string for a 1/2-size double bass.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this sold as a full set?
No. It is the G string only.
02Can it be used for pizzicato?
Yes. It is also intended for pizzicato when a warm, less-sustaining result is wanted.
