Helicore Orchestral 1/2 Bass D String: Medium

The D'Addario Helicore Orchestral 1/2 Bass D String is a dependable choice for bassists who want a warm, focused sound and easy response on a smaller-scale instrument. Built with a multi-stranded steel core, this double bass D string is designed to produce excellent bow response while remaining comfortable under the left hand. That combination makes it especially appealing for students, teachers, school programs, and advancing bassists who need a reliable upright bass string for ensemble playing, lessons, and regular practice.

Scaled to fit a 1/2 size bass with a 38 3/8 inch (975 mm) playing length, this medium-tension D string is optimized for the majority of players using smaller instruments. D'Addario describes the Orchestral line as optimized for arco use, while still working well for pizzicato when a very warm, less-sustaining sound is desired. For players replacing a single bass string while keeping the familiar Helicore Orchestral feel, this D string offers practical playability, stable response, and a clear orchestral character.

Features & Specifications

• String: Single D string.
• Instrument Fit: Designed for 1/2 size double bass.
• Playing Length: Scaled for a 38 3/8 inch (975 mm) playing length.
• Tension: Medium tension.
• Core Material: Multi-stranded steel core.
• Tone Profile: Warm tone quality with a focused orchestral character.
• 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 Family: Part of the Helicore Orchestral bass string line.
• Made in USA: Designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA.