Upright Bass Strings
So Many String Choices... What Should You Choose?
We carry an extensive selection of strings for upright basses. We also only have genuine strings; we get all of our strings from factory-authorized sources (despite protestations on their websites, I can assure you that I know that some of our competitors, touting their "lower than anyone" prices, do NOT. And many of their prices are higher than ours, anyway!) We also rotate string stock so you don't get "old" strings.
While it's great that we have so many to choose from, which ones will be best for you? There is so much to know about the character, tone, playability, construction, tension... strings for double basses can vary quite widely. Check out our String Buyer's Guides for help (Click "Bass Gear Buyer's Guides," just under our logo in the upper left.)
Single Strings Also Available for Purchase Separately
You don't need to buy a whole set to get the one string you need. Order individual strings from almost every set we sell; choosing single strings you can add to your cart is self-explanatory on each string page - and string singles and sets always ship free to all 50 US States!
We also have several FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions) about strings, including a guide for changing your own strings, in our collection of free resources. And, of course, we're here for you -- you can always email or call us to help you narrow down the choices.
- 3/4 and 4/4 Size
- 1/2 and 1/4 Size
- 1/8 and 1/10 Size
- For Electric Upright Bass (EUB)
- String Accessories
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SuperFlexible Upright Bass Strings
Thomastik
Our Low Price: $231.95Thomastik Superflexible Double Bass Orchestra (Medium) Double Bass Strings have a braided steel thread core. For most players, the Superflexible are a "smoother" sounding steel, rope core string than the very popular Spirocores. Recently, some...- FREE SHIPPING:
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7710N BLACK Nylon Tape Wound Upright Bass Strings
LaBella
Our Low Price: $229.99These strings are a favorite of jazz bassist Ron Carter, and are pretty popular for that and other reasons. They are metal rope core strings, surrounded by a black nylon wrap, for a smooth feel. According to LaBella, they were originally designed to...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Helicore "Orchestral" Strings
D Addario
Our Low Price: $179.99As you've probably gathered from reading our string descriptions, the selection of string can make a profound difference in response, so D'Addario offers strings in three flavors: Orchestra, Hybrid, and Pizzicato.The Orchestra strings are...- FREE SHIPPING:
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SilverSlaps - 140SLP (Silver Slap) Low Tension Strings
Innovation by GHS
Our Low Price: $206.58Innovation Double Bass Strings have a unique, non-metallic core which provide a gut-like tone without the cost or maintenance of gut upright bass strings. They hold their pitch well in climate and temperature changes, and most of their strings are...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Supernil Upright Bass Strings
LaBella
Our Low Price: $135.95Supernils are a bit of an oddity in the Upright Bass World... they do have a big and fat, boomy sound, which can be a bluegrasser's delight, but they have some unique characteristics - and as with anything unique, some people love them, some people don't...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Jargar Handmade Upright Bass Strings
Jargar
Our Low Price: $155.00Jargar has been making strings for orchestral instruments by hand in Copenhagen, Denmark, since 1956. These strings share their general construction (steel rope core) with Corelli 370's, but they have a very different vibe, thanks to some additional...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Sugar Slaps Strings by Aquila
Aquila
Our Low Price: $109.00The Sugar Slaps are designed to emulate gut strings (for slappers, particularly) in a durable, affordable synthetic option. The early feedback on these strings is that they do it very well - players report that the strings feel very much like gut strings...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Belcanto SOLO Tuning Upright Bass Strings
Thomastik
Our Low Price: $356.95Thomastik has been making these "rope core" (a style of winding, not what they're made of!) strings for a couple of years, and I must say that we're pretty high on them right now - they’re on Bob's Kay, and he's really loving them for both pizz and...- FREE SHIPPING:
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SuperFlexible SOLO Tuning Upright Bass Strings
Thomastik
Our Low Price: $231.95Thomastik Superflexible Double Bass Double Bass Strings have a braided steel thread core. For most players, the Superflexible are a "smoother" sounding steel, rope core string than the very popular Spirocores. Recently, some rockabilly-slap styled...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Spirocore Red Mitchell 5ths Tuning Upright Bass Strings
Thomastik
Our Low Price: $283.95Spiros are an old favorite for jazz and other genres and has been a popular string for many years. They were one of the first decent metal strings to be adopted by strictly gut string players-- in fact, lots and lots of us played G & D guts and A...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Corelli 350 1/2 and 1/4 Size Upright Bass Strings
Savarez
Our Low Price: $156.00These strings (in their 3/4 size incarnation) are my personal favorite for my own particular double bass needs -- but that doesn't mean they are perfect for you. I like them for their versatility and articulate sound. These are not your Daddy's doghouse...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Heritage Upright Bass Strings (Newly Improved for 2022)
Kolstein
Our Low Price: $245.00Orchestral/Jazz Perlon Bass Strings The Kolstein Heritage strings were designed by Kolstein Music, Inc. -- a well-known shop in New York with a long-standing reputation for excellence. So what are the Heritage Bass Strings all about? They are a Perlon...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Our Low Price: $245.00