Helicore Orchestral 3/4 Bass A String: Medium

The D'Addario Helicore Orchestral 3/4 Bass String Set is designed for bassists who want a dependable orchestral setup with a warm, focused sound and comfortable playability. Built with a multi-stranded steel core, these double bass strings are made to deliver excellent bow response while remaining easy to handle under the left hand. That balance makes them especially appealing for students, teachers, school programs, and advancing players who need a reliable upright bass string set for rehearsals, lessons, ensemble playing, and daily practice.

Scaled to fit a 3/4 size bass with a 41 3/4 inch playing length, this medium-tension set is optimized for the majority of players. Johnson String lists ball ends and a steel core, while D'Addario highlights clear, focused articulation and notes that the strings pair exceptionally well with a wide variety of instrument types and musical styles. D'Addario also states that damping is optimized for arco use, while still working well for pizzicato when a very warm, less-sustaining sound is desired.

Features & Specifications

• String Set: Complete Helicore Orchestral double bass string set.
• Instrument Fit: Designed for 3/4 size double bass.
• Playing Length: Scaled for a 41 3/4 inch (1060 mm) playing length.
• Tension: Medium tension.
• Core Material: Multi-stranded steel core.
• Tone Profile: Warm tone quality with clear, focused articulation.
• Bow Response: Designed for excellent arco response.
• Playing Feel: Very easy to play under the left hand.
• Performance Balance: Damping is optimized for arco use and also supports pizzicato with a very warm, less-sustaining sound.
• String End: Ball-end construction.
• Style Flexibility: Pairs exceptionally well with a wide variety of instrument types and musical styles.
• Made in USA: Designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA.