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Scordatura solo tuning adjustment
Set up for tuning one whole step higher than standard.
Product detailSKU #1421163574087
D'AddarioHelicore Solo Series Double Bass E String 3/4 Size Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
D'Addario’s Helicore Solo Series E string is a medium-tension 3/4 double-bass string made for scordatura solo tuning, one whole step above standard tuning. Its multi-stranded steel core is described as producing a warm tone with strong bow response and an easy left-hand feel. Optimized damping for arco use makes it a purposeful choice for solo bowed performance, with a 41-3/4-inch (1060 mm) playing length for 3/4-size basses.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Solo arco performance using scordatura tuning one whole step above standard.
- 3/4-size double basses with a 41-3/4-inch playing length.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standard-tuning use when a string specifically adjusted for solo scordatura is not wanted.
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.
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Multi-stranded steel core
Provides the described warm tone, bow response, and easy left-hand feel.
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Medium tension
This is the medium-tension version.
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41-3/4-inch (1060 mm) playing length
Scaled to fit a 3/4-size bass with that playing length.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your bass is 3/4 size with a 41-3/4-inch (1060 mm) playing length.
- 02Confirm you need a solo scordatura E string tuned one whole step above standard.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this E string for standard tuning?
No. It is tension-adjusted for scordatura solo tuning one whole step higher than standard.
02What size bass does it fit?
It is scaled for a 3/4-size bass with a 41-3/4-inch (1060 mm) playing length.
03Is it intended for arco playing?
Yes. Its damping is optimized for arco use.
