Designed in partnership with Ned Steinberger and NS Design, the D’Addario NS Electric Strings can be used on electric instruments to bring out the best in them. Each string is designed to enhance the expressive range of tone sought after by the most discerning players. The set consists of regular tuning strings (G, D, A, E). Additional low B and high C are available as single strings.

The Contemporary Double Bass Set produces a brighter sound and is lower tension than the Traditional Double Bass Set. Designed for electric upright basses with standard playing lengths, but shorter overall lengths (no tailpiece).

• 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm)
• Medium tension
• Stranded steel core provides optimum playability and produces a clear, warm tone
• Provides a brighter sound and lower tension than traditional Double Bass sets
• All D’Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry

Designed in partnership with Ned Steinberger and NS Design, the D’Addario NS Electric Strings can be used on electric instruments to bring out the best in them. Each string is designed to enhance the expressive range of tone sought after by the most discerning players. The set consists of regular tuning strings (G, D, A, E). Additional low B and high C are available as single strings.

The Traditional Double Bass Set is constructed and tensioned similarly to acoustic bass strings for a warm tone and great bow response. Designed for electric upright basses with standard playing lengths, but shorter overall lengths (no tailpiece).

• 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm)
• Medium tension
• Stranded steel core provides optimum playability and produces a clear, warm tone
• Designed for electric upright basses
• All D’Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry

Helicore Hybrid bass strings are multi-stranded steel core strings that produce a moderately warm tone quality. The core design makes for strings that are very easy to play under the left hand. Damping is optimized to create a good balance between pizzicato sustain and bow response, allowing for good performance across many playing styles, from symphonic to jazz or bluegrass.

Scaled to fit 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm), these medium tension strings are optimized for a majority of players.

• 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm)
• Medium tension
• Stranded steel core provides optimum playability and produces a clear, warm tone
• Good balance between pizzicato sustain and bow response
• All D’Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry

Helicore Orchestral bass strings are multi-stranded steel core strings that produce a warm tone quality with excellent bow response. The core design makes for strings that are very easy to play under the left hand. Damping is optimized for arco use, but they also work well for pizzicato applications where a very warm, less-sustaining sound is desired.

Scaled to fit 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm), these medium tension strings are optimized for a majority of players.

• 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm)
• Medium tension
• Stranded steel core provides optimum playability and produces a clear, warm tone
• Optimized for arco use
• All D’Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry

Prelude bass strings are multi-stranded steel core strings that produce a warm tone quality with good bow response. The special core design and reduced tension creates strings that are very easy to play, especially for younger, developing players. Ideal for use in educational environments, Prelude bass strings maintain a clear, warm sound that blends well across the ensemble.

Scaled to fit 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm), these medium tension strings are optimized for a majority of players.

• 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm)
• Medium tension
• Stranded steel core makes for optimum playability and produces a clear, warm tone
• Educator’s preferred choice for student strings due to their unique blend of warm tone, economy, and durability
• All D’Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry

Kaplan double bass strings are aimed at the most discerning orchestral musicians. Kaplan strings offer a rich tonal color palette and superb bowing response in a beautifully balanced set. The set provides clarity and warmth from low to high registers and allows versatility and control throughout the dynamic spectrum.

Scaled to fit 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm), medium tension strings are optimized for a majority of players.

• 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm)
• Medium tension
• Stranded steel core
• Projection, clarity and richness, balanced across the set
• All D’Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry

Zyex synthetic core strings produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Zyex strings are made from a new generation of synthetic material, creating strings that are incredibly stable under drastic climatic conditions. Settling in on the instrument within a matter of hours, Zyex bass strings provide rich, gut-like, complex tone, combined with power and clarity for both pizzicato and bowing. Zyex bass strings were developed primarily to offer outstanding pizzicato attacks and sustain, as well as superb bowing response. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut.

Scaled to fit 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm), these medium tension strings are optimized for a majority of players.

• 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm)
• Medium tension
• Zyex synthetic core produces a rich, warm, gut-like tone
• Developed primarily to offer outstanding pizzicato attacks and sustain, as well as superb bowing response
• All D’Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry
• E string is also available in a 4/4-scale version to accommodate instruments with longer overall string lengths (playing/vibrating length is the same). 3/4 scale A, D, and G strings will work with the 4/4 E string.