D'Addario Helicore Pizzicato Bass Strings Set - 3/4 Scale Heavy Tension for Upright Bass | Professional Quality for Orchestral & Jazz Performances | Perfect for Studio Recording & Live Concerts
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Product Description
Helicore Orchestral bass strings are multi-stranded steel core strings that produce a warm tone quality with excellent bow response. The core design makes for strings that are very easy to play under the left hand. Damping is optimized for arco use, but they also work well for pizzicato applications where a very warm, less-sustaining sound is desired. The 1/4 scale strings are gauged specifically for 1/4 size bass with a playing length of 35 1/2 inches (900mm).
Product Features
Scaled for 3/4 size bass Playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm)
Heavy tension strings Allows for greater projection and volume potential
Stranded steel core Provides optimum playability and clear, warm tone
Reduced damping Creates maximum sustain and 'growl' for pizzicato
Manufactured in USA Unmatched performance, set after set
Multi-stranded steel core Produces brighter tone quality, easy to play under left hand
Customer Reviews
I have been a bassist for 45 years and have played upright for 25. I've always used Obligato's because I thought they were the best since they were so expensive. I never realized that there are strings for bowing, hybrid and pitz players (I know) so I was pretty amazed by the feel of these strings first of all (medium tension is what I ordered) and they smoothness and playability are very nice. The sound is where they got me. My old '63 Kay has never sounded better and they really brought my Realist pickup and MarkBass combo to life like they haven't sounded in years. Highly recommend!
