Flexocore Deluxe 3/4 Bass String Set: Medium gauge, Orchestra tuning

Pirastro Flexocor 3/4 bass strings are a strong choice for double bass players who want a dependable orchestral string set with a traditional feel under the bow. Designed for orchestra tuning and especially well suited to arco playing, this medium-gauge set offers the warm, focused character many section players and advancing students look for in a steel bass string. Pirastro describes the Flexocor line as producing a typical warm orchestral sound with short sustain and very quick response, making it a practical fit for ensemble work, lessons, rehearsals, and concert use.

Built with a high-tensile carbon steel rope core wound with chrome steel, Flexocor strings are known for stability, reliable pitch, and fast speaking response. The medium gauge gives many bassists a balanced setup for 3/4 instruments, while the orchestra-tuned E-A-D-G set supports a classic bowed sound with clean articulation and controlled resonance. Pirastro also notes that the Flexocor line is instantly playable and available in multiple gauges, helping players match feel and response to their instrument.

Features & Specifications

• Instrument: Double bass.
• Series: Pirastro Flexocor.
• Set Configuration: Full set.
• Tuning: Orchestra tuning (E, A, D, G).
• Size: 3/4.
• Gauge: Medium.
• Core Material: High-tensile carbon steel rope core.
• Winding Material: Chrome steel.
• String End: Ball end.
• Tonal Profile: Typical warm orchestral sound.
• Sustain: Short sustain.
• Response: Very quick response with strong arco focus.
• Playability: Instantly playable and absolutely stable.