Helicore Orchestral 3/4 Bass String Set: Medium

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

Scaled to fit a 3/4 size bass with a 41 3/4 inch (1060 mm) playing length, this medium-tension set is optimized for the majority of players. Johnson String lists the set with a steel core, ball ends, and medium gauge, 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, though the set also works 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.