D'Addario H613-34L contrabassnaar A-3 3/4Helicore 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, making them ideal for symphonic performance. Helicore Orchestral also work well for pizzicato applications where a very warm, less-sustaining sound is desired.75,25
D'Addario H613-34M contrabassnaar A-3 3/4Helicore 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, making them ideal for symphonic performance. Helicore Orchestral also work well for pizzicato applications where a very warm, less-sustaining sound is desired.75,25
Corelli CO-393-TX contrabassnaar B-3 4/4-3/4The “TX” series have been designed to enhance sound richness and clear projection. As a result of their thicker diameter, their high tension allows a more powerful attack, amplifying the response under the bow.54,80
Thomastik Infeld THS-3885-4 contrabassnaar A-3 3/4Flexible multiwire spiral rope core. Less inertia, longer period of musical vibration. Equally effective when playing arco or pizzicato. Highly responsive, long lasting.83,45
Thomastik Infeld THS-38W contrabassnaar A-3 4/4Flexible multiwire spiral rope core. Less inertia, longer period of musical vibration. Equally effective when playing arco or pizzicato. Highly responsive, long lasting.83,45