D’Addario Prelude Double Bass Strings
- Best student or beginner double bass strings in the price range
- All Sizes from 3/4 down to 1/8
- Fantastic upgrade from Factory strings
- We use them ourselves
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Designed in partnership with Ned Steinberger, the D’Addario Electric Contemporary Bass strings are designed to enhance the expressive range of tone for even the most discerning players. These electric bass strings are made specifically for NS-designed electric instruments, but can also be used on acoustic instruments. This string set consists of regular tuning strings (G, D, A, E). Additional low B and high C are available as single strings.

These electric strings are designed for electric upright basses with standard playing lengths, but shorter overall lengths (no tailpiece). The NS Electric Traditional Bass string set consists of regular tuning strings (G, D, A, E). Additional low B and high C are available as single strings.

The steel rope core of Thomastik Superflexible double bass strings reduces stiffness and improves elasticity. The strings offer excellent purity of open fifths. Their impressive durability and tuning stability make them very dependable all-around strings.
Superflexible double bass strings are available in orchestra tuning in 4/4, 3/4 and 1/2 sizes. A solo tuning set and individual strings are available in 4/4 size.
All Superflexible strings have a Steel rope core and have Chrome windings.

Thomastik Superflexible Solo double bass strings are the solo tuning variant of the standard Superflexible strings. The steel rope core of Thomastik Superflexible double bass strings reduces stiffness and improves elasticity. Their impressive durability and tuning stability make them very dependable all-around strings.
Superflexible Solo double bass strings are available in solo tuning in 4/4 size. All Superflexible strings have a Steel rope core and have Chrome windings.

Thomastik Precision double bass strings or Präzision double bass strings, as they’re otherwise known, have a solid steel core and produce a beautiful sound with brilliance. They are very durable, have a long lifespan and present a budget solution for players in all fields.

This string was originally developed as an metal alternative to the current “A“ string for the Brilliant cello set.







Helicore Solo bass strings are tension-adjusted specifically for A-E-B-F# scordatura solo tuning, one whole-step higher than standard tuning. The groundbreaking multi-stranded steel core design produces easy-to-play strings with a warm tone and excellent bow response. Damping is optimized for Arco use, making them ideal for solo performance.
Available in medium tension for 3/4 size double bass, scale length 1080mm or 41 3/4 inches.


Thomastik Spirocore Solo double bass strings are the solo tuning variant of the world-renowned Spirocore range of strings.
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