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1/2 size
Cut for the shorter string length of a half-size bass. Wrong-size strings either fall short of the tuner or bottom out.
Product detailSKU #1275776906666
The String CentreSeries 50 Double Bass String Set 1/2 Size set
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A full set of 1/2 size double bass strings from The String Centre's Series 50 line. For half-size uprights, mainly student and younger players.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restringing a 1/2 size student upright bass
- School or rental instruments needing a fresh set
- Younger players who have outgrown the factory strings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- 3/4 size uprights — the string length will not fit
- Bass guitar, which uses entirely different strings
- Players chasing a specific arco or solo tone
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
Complete set
All four strings, so you replace everything at once and the bass stays even across the range.
Detail 03
Series 50
The String Centre's lower-cost line. Aimed at student instruments rather than professional solo or orchestral work.
Detail 04
$69.99 for four
Roughly $17 per string. Cheap enough to restring a school bass yearly without much thought.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your bass before ordering. Body size names vary between makers.
- 02Change one string at a time so the bridge and soundpost stay put.
- 03New strings stretch. Expect several days of retuning before they settle.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know if my bass is 1/2 size?
Measure the string length from nut to bridge, not the body. Check that figure against your bass maker's sizing chart before ordering.
02Can I use these on a bass guitar?
No. These are for upright double bass. Bass guitar strings are a different length, gauge and construction entirely.
03Does the set include all four strings?
Yes, it is a full four-string set for a standard-tuned double bass.
04Should I restring all four at once?
Swap them one at a time. Removing all four drops the tension holding the bridge and soundpost in position.
