Detail 01
Multi-stranded steel cores
The core construction is designed to make playing easier under the left hand.
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D'AddarioHelicore Orchestral Series Double Bass String Set 1/8 Size
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Helicore Orchestral is a complete string set sized for 1/8 double bass. Its multi-stranded steel cores are designed for easy left-hand playing, while delivering warm tone and excellent bow response. The set’s damping is focused on arco use, making it a direct option for bow-led orchestral work. It also accommodates pizzicato when the desired result is warm and deliberately less sustaining.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Arco-led orchestral playing on a 1/8-size double bass.
- Pizzicato parts where a warm, less-sustaining sound is wanted.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players fitting a double bass size other than 1/8.
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
The strings are voiced around bowed playing, with pizzicato suited to a shorter-sustaining warm response.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify that your instrument is a 1/8-size double bass.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the set work for pizzicato?
Yes. It is described as working well for pizzicato when a warm sound with less sustain is desired.
02What is the core material?
The strings use multi-stranded steel cores.
