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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Sets & Singles Available
Eudoxa Gut (Silver Flatwound) Upright Bass Strings
Pirastro
Our Low Price: $886.16These strings generate a lot of requests, and I can say that they are popular among jazz players who want a little more brightness and a smoother bowing surface out of their gut strings. A more "traditional" wound gut string would be the Olivs, also from...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Hipshot FreeRange Xtender - Upright Bass String Drop-tuner
Hipshot
Our Low Price: $168.00Wickedly Clever!Hipshot originally made their name creating innovative replacement de-tuning keys for electric bass and guitar. They're now a premier manufacturer of those, as well as excellent "standard" tuning machines and other useful hardware...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Our Low Price: $168.00 -
Sets & Singles Available
Polychrome Hybrid Medium Tension Strings
Innovation by GHS
Our Low Price: $219.45Innovation 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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Crossovers String Set for the NS Design Basses
GHS
Our Low Price: $55.00Note: These strings are specially designed to exclusively fit the FULL SIZE (41.5" scale) basses manufactured by NS Design (NXT, CR, EU and WAV4 models). Those full-scale electric upright basses are the only instruments you can use these strings on. They...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Our Low Price: $55.00 -
Split Sets Available
Red Springs Upright Bass Strings (Gut or Synthetic)
Aquila
Our Low Price: $200.00Inspired by the immensely popular (and long-missed) "Red-O-Ray" classic strings, the "Red Springs" are a part of Aquila's "Modern Music Strings" lineup for upright basses. According to Mimmo at Aquila, these strings are carefully designed to emulate the...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Our Low Price: $200.00 -
On SaleSets & Singles Available
Evah Pirazzi SOLO TUNING Upright Bass Strings
Pirastro
Special Price: $301.45Regular Price $324.97The Evah Pirazzi BASS strings created quite a stir and a lot of demand when they were released in 2007. They have a core made from a new synthetic fiber that Pirastro recently developed, wound with a polished chrome steel. Their sound has some similarity...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Upright Bass String Cleaner
Petz
Our Low Price: $8.50For years, customers have inquired about a string cleaner to go along with the wood polish/cleaners and bow hair cleaners and rosin removers we offer. I noticed this option from Petz, who also provide us with some of the above-mentioned products, so here...- Availability:
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7710T WHITE Nylon Tape Wound Upright Bass Strings
LaBella
Our Low Price: $229.99These strings build upon the success of the longtime favorite 7710 Black Tape Wound (now called the 7710N) which were developed with the assistance of Ron Carter and Attila Zoller. For the new White tape 7710T, LaBella worked with Ron Carter and a number...- 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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Prelude Medium Upright Bass Strings
D Addario
Our Low Price: $94.99We've had lots of requests for more affordable strings for developing players; the Preludes from D'Addario are just that. Prelude bass strings are multi-stranded steel core strings that are affordable and flexible, making them ideal for students and...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Our Low Price: $94.99 -
On SaleSets & Singles Available
Perpetual SOLO Tuning Upright Bass Strings
Pirastro
Special Price: $248.10Regular Price $267.37The major string-makers are always looking for ways to innovate, and Pirastro's newest (July 2019) entry into the fray is the Perpetual String Set. Pirastro says, off the bat, that they are "mainly developed for pizzicato" - which is a relatively rare...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Psychoslaps for psychobilly- (Psycho Slaps) Medium-Low Tension Strings
Innovation by GHS
Our Low Price: $208.43Innovation 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:
- To all 50 US States
- PRODUCT OPTIONS:
- Set & Single Strings Available
Our Low Price: $208.43