Spirocore S42 Bass String Set: Medium

The Spirocore S42 Bass String Set: Medium is a premium upright bass string set for players who want strong projection, quick response, and the lasting durability that has made Spirocore a longtime standard. Johnson String describes Spirocore strings as built with a flexible multiwire spiral rope core that offers a longer period of musical vibration while significantly reducing inertia. Johnson also notes that these strings are equally effective for arco and pizzicato playing, highly responsive, and long lasting, making the S42 set a strong choice for advancing students, serious amateurs, and professional bassists using a full-size instrument.

As part of the Thomastik-Infeld Spirocore Orchestra line, the S42 is the medium-tension set for 4/4 double bass. Thomastik lists the set as including S36, S37, S38, and S39, with a total medium tension of 130 kg / 286.6 lb. Thomastik also lists a vibrating string length of 110.0 cm / 43.3 inches and notes that this set is usable from 106.0 cm / 41.7 inches up to 110.0 cm / 43.3 inches.

Features & Specifications

• Instrument Fit: Designed for 4/4 double bass.
• String Type: Full string set.
• Tension: Medium tension.
• Manufacturer Model: Thomastik-Infeld S42.
• Included Strings: S36, S37, S38, and S39.
• Core Material: Steel core with flexible multiwire spiral rope construction.
• String End: Ball end.
• Tone & Vibration: Designed for a longer period of musical vibration with reduced inertia.
• Response: Equally effective for arco and pizzicato playing, with high responsiveness.
• Durability: Built for long-lasting performance.
• Total Tension: 130 kg / 286.6 lb.
• Vibrating String Length: 110.0 cm / 43.3 inches.
• Usable Range: Usable from 106.0 cm / 41.7 inches up to 110.0 cm / 43.3 inches.