Detail 01
3/4 size
Sized to the most common double bass scale. Confirm your bass is 3/4, not 1/2 or 4/4, before ordering.
Product detailSKU #1274115036727
ThomastikSpirocore 3/4 Size Double Bass Strings 3/4 E String
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single E string for 3/4 double bass, Spirocore steel rope core. A replacement string for players who already run Spirocore or want that setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a broken or dead E on an existing Spirocore set
- Pizzicato-heavy playing where steel core sustain matters
- Players who want one consistent string family across the bass
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a full four-string set — this is E only
- 4/4 or 1/2 size basses, wrong string length
- Players wanting gut or synthetic core warmth
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
E string, sold single
You get one string. Buying a set piecemeal costs more than a set and takes several orders.
Detail 03
Steel rope core
Bright, focused, long-lasting compared to gut. Holds pitch fast and settles in quickly after installation.
Detail 04
Thomastik
Austrian string maker with long-standing orchestral use. Consistent gauge and tension between batches.
Detail 05
$119 for one string
Double bass strings cost far more than guitar strings. Budget accordingly if replacing the full set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your bass size — 3/4 is common but not universal
- 02Mixing string brands across a set changes feel and response unevenly
- 03Bridge and nut slots may need attention if switching from a different core
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come as a set?
No. This is the E string only. The other three strings are sold separately.
02Will this fit a 4/4 bass?
It is cut for 3/4 scale. A 4/4 instrument needs the longer 4/4 version.
03Is it for arco or pizzicato?
Spirocore steel core works for both, though its sustain and brightness are most associated with pizzicato playing.
04How long before it settles in?
Steel core strings stabilize in pitch within a day or two, faster than gut or synthetic core strings.
