Detail 01
Silver-alloy wire over a multi-filament nylon core
These are the stated winding and core materials.
Product detailSKU #1500000314605
MarkbassContra Series Nylon Flat Wound Nyloncore Double Bass Strings 4/4
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Contra Series strings pair silver-alloy winding with a multi-filament nylon core in a hand-wound set for 4/4 double bass. Their design aims for a response and voice close to gut strings, while retaining sound projection and support. They work across both pizzicato and arco playing, so a bassist moving between plucked passages and bowed lines can keep one set on the instrument. Production takes place in Abruzzo, Italy.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Double-bass parts that move between pizzicato passages and bowing within the same performance.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing strings for an instrument size other than 4/4.
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.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can these strings be used with a bow?
Yes. They are described as working very well for bowing as well as plucking.
