Detail 01
Solid steel core with nickel winding
Defines the listed construction of this A string.
Product detailSKU #1500000402718
Super SensitiveRed Label Series Double Bass A String 1/2 Size, Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
For a 1/2-size double bass, this is a medium-gauge A string with a solid steel core, nickel winding and a ball end. The series is aimed at student players and is described as responsive, bright and powerful. Its resistance to temperature and humidity changes makes it a stable steel-string option across changing conditions.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fitting a medium-gauge A string to a 1/2-size double bass.
- Student bass work requiring a responsive steel A string with bright, powerful tone.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Double basses other than the specified 1/2 size.
- Players needing a D string or a complete string set.
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
Ball end
This A string has a ball-end termination.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check that your bass is 1/2 size.
- 02Check that you are replacing the A string and require medium gauge.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the A or D string?
It is the A string.
02Does it have a ball end?
Yes.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- String End
- Ball
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
- Core Material
- Solid steel
4 detailsOther
- Gauge
- Medium
- Model 8143
- 1/2 size
- Winding
- Nickel
- Model 8147
- 3/4 size
