Detail 01
Medium gauge
This set is the Medium version.
Product detailSKU #1415894676164
D'AddarioHelicore Orchestral Series Double Bass String Set 3/4 Size Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Helicore Orchestral Medium strings are made for 3/4-size double bass and use multi-stranded steel cores. The set brings a warm sound and excellent bow response, with a core design intended to make left-hand playing easier. Its damping favors arco work, so bowed passages are the central use. For pizzicato, the same set is suited to players who want a warm voice with less sustain rather than a lingering decay.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 3/4-size double bass players centered on arco work with warm tonal response.
- Pizzicato parts where less sustain and a warm sound are the goal.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking pizzicato strings with a more sustaining sound.
- Double basses other than 3/4 size.
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
Multi-stranded steel core
The core design supports easy left-hand playing and excellent bow response.
Detail 03
Arco-optimized damping
The strings are designed with bowed playing in mind.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your instrument is a 3/4-size double bass.
- 02Choose Medium gauge only if that is the gauge you need.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are these intended for arco or pizzicato?
Their damping is optimized for arco, but they also work for pizzicato when a warm, less-sustaining sound is desired.
02What size bass do they fit?
They are a 3/4-size double bass string set.
03Where are they made?
They are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA.
