Detail 01
Solid steel core with nickel winding
Defines the string’s listed steel-and-nickel construction.
Product detailSKU #1500000402716
Super SensitiveRed Label Series Double Bass D String 1/2 Size, Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for a 1/2-size double bass, this medium-gauge D string combines a solid steel core with nickel winding and a ball end. Its response is described as quick and its voice as bright and powerful, giving student-focused setups a direct steel-string option. Resistance to changes in temperature and humidity supports a more stable choice when conditions shift.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Installing a medium-gauge D string on a 1/2-size double bass.
- Student double-bass setups needing a bright, powerful and responsive steel-string D.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Double basses other than the specified 1/2 size.
- Players seeking a gauge other than medium.
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
The string uses a ball-end termination.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that you need the D string for a 1/2-size double bass.
- 02Confirm medium gauge is appropriate for your instrument.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which bass size is this D string for?
It is specified for a 1/2-size double bass.
02What gauge is it?
Medium.
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 8133
- 1/2 size
- Winding
- Nickel
- Model 8137
- 3/4 size
