Helicore Orchestral 1/2 Bass E String: Medium

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

Scaled to fit a 1/2 size bass with a 38 3/8 inch playing length, this medium-tension E string is optimized for the majority of players using smaller instruments. Johnson String lists nickel winding, a steel core, and a ball end, while D'Addario describes the Orchestral line as optimized for arco use and also suitable for pizzicato when a very warm, less-sustaining sound is desired.

Features & Specifications

• String: Single E 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.
• Winding Material: Nickel winding.
• 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 End: Ball end.
• Made in USA: Designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA.