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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NS Electric Contemporary for NS Design Electric Upright Basses NSFW610
D Addario
Our Low Price: $143.00Note: These strings are specially designed specifically to fit the NS Design Basses (NXT, CR, EU and WAV4 models). They are too short to fit a regular upright bass, and may not have the right dimensions to fit other electric upright basses. Contact us if...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Our Low Price: $143.00 -
Evah Pirazzi SOLO TUNING Upright Bass Strings
Pirastro
Our Low Price: $276.51The 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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Our Low Price: $276.51 -
Perpetual SOLO Tuning Upright Bass Strings
Pirastro
Our Low Price: $233.17The 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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Our Low Price: $233.17 -
Obligato Solo Tuning Upright Bass Strings
Pirastro
Our Low Price: $259.62Pirastro's popular Obligato strings have a solid synthetic core with a very thin metal wrap. They were designed to emulate gut strings, and they did a darn good job of creating such a string. Their attack is "old school" with that more blunt and thicker,...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Our Low Price: $259.62 -
Corelli 380 (Nickel) Upright Bass Strings
Savarez
Our Low Price: $119.25Corelli's 370 strings are among my personal favorites for my own particular double bass needs. Corelli's 380 strings offer an even more affordable alternative, making them a good student string. While similar in design, the 380 strings are a bit...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Our Low Price: $119.25 -
NS Electric NS710 for Electric Upright OMNI Bass (aka Bass Cello)
D Addario
Our Low Price: $112.20The NS Electric line was developed as a joint effort between Ned Steinberger and D'Addario Strings. Because volume is unlimited for electric instruments, NS Electric line focuses on tone and expressive nuance rather than acoustic power. It brings out the...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Our Low Price: $112.20 -
Supernil SLAPS Super-Light Upright Bass Strings (Bumped Set)
LaBella
Our Low Price: $135.95Hard-playing slappers often prefer a string with plenty of bounce, but not a lot of tension. No one likes spending a 4-hour set whacking their hands against high-tension, inflexible strings. Common options for low-tension strings include various sets...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Our Low Price: $135.95 -
Dominant Upright Bass Strings
Thomastik
Our Low Price: $350.95Dominants are a long-time favorite of a lot of players due to their gut string-like character with more stable intonation, and less susceptibility to changes due to temperature and humidity. They have a highly flexible, multi-strand Perlon (like nylon)...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Our Low Price: $350.95 -
Honey - 90140H Solid Core Medium Tension Strings
Innovation by GHS
Our Low Price: $209.00Innovation 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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Our Low Price: $209.00 -
Precision Flatwound String Set for Electric Upright OMNI Bass
GHS
Our Low Price: $32.00We bring these strings to you as a new option for the NS Design Omni Bass (both NXT and CR Models) that may work better for some folks than the stock strings. The strings are flatwounds that are designed originally for bass guitar, so they fit the 34"...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Our Low Price: $32.00 -
Black (Tungsten) Tapewound Upright Bass Strings
Eurosonic
Our Low Price: $187.00We've carried the white Eurosonic strings for close to 20 years, and they are a favorite for pizzicato styles where a durable string with a gut-like vibe was needed. The white tapewound are particularly well-suited for aggressive bluegrass, rockabilly...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Our Low Price: $187.00 -
Braided Orchestral - (140B) Mid-High Tension Strings
Innovation by GHS
Our Low Price: $209.00Innovation 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 many of their strings are...- FREE SHIPPING:
- To all 50 US States
- PRODUCT OPTIONS:
- Multiple Sets & Single Strings Available
Our Low Price: $209.00