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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Flexocor Deluxe SOLO Tuning Upright Bass Strings
Pirastro
Our Low Price: $292.02The FLEXOCOR DELUXE Bass string is Pirastro's newest version of their Flexocor "rope core" string set. No, it's not made of rope - the carbon steel strands that make up the core of the string are wound in a rope-like pattern. The original Flexocor (still...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Our Low Price: $292.02 -
Ultra Blacks - 140UB (UltraBlack) Med/High Tension Strings
Innovation by GHS
Our Low Price: $198.50Innovation 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: $198.50 -
Kaplan Orchestral SOLO TUNING Upright Bass Strings
D Addario
Our Low Price: $187.00The Kaplan strings are D'Addario's premium entry into the premium orchestral strings market. The Kaplan double bass strings are designed primarily for bowed string players. They were created to provide a rich tone, variable dynamics, and excellent bowing...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Dominant SOLO Tuning 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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Passione SOLO Tuning Upright Bass Strings
Pirastro
Our Low Price: $283.85Pirastro released these steel rope-core strings, which are tailor-made for orchestral bow style (arco) players, in 2010. For a metal-based string, they are not "metallic" sounding at all, and have pretty "average" tension and feel. They're not really...- FREE SHIPPING:
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7720 Rope Core Upright Bass Strings
LaBella
Our Low Price: $199.95The 7720 strings have been around for quite a while. Although LaBella markets them as orchestral strings, they're actually quite useful for modern jazz, where a deep fundamental, bright tone, and "growl" is something players often gravitate towards...- FREE SHIPPING:
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7720S Solo/Extra Light Rope Core Upright Bass Strings
LaBella
Our Low Price: $199.95The 7720 strings have been around for quite a while. Although LaBella markets them as orchestral strings, they're actually quite useful for modern jazz, where a deep fundamental, bright tone, and "growl" is something players often gravitate towards...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Our Low Price: $199.95 -
Fifths Tuning Set for NS Design OmniBass
Lenzner
Our Low Price: $149.00There used to be a factory-available set of strings for 5ths tuning on the NS Design OmniBass. When the OmniBass was released (originally under the confusing moniker, "Bass Cello") you could choose to string the Omni as either 4ths (like bass) or 5ths...- Free Shipping:
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Our Low Price: $149.00 -
Gamut Natural Gut Upright Bass Strings
Gamut Music
Our Low Price: $280.00We have several gut string options from several different manufacturers. We're proud to now include Gamut Music in our list of fine manufacturers of gut strings. Why gut? There is an organic sound and a soft feel that only guts can truly provide - while...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Our Low Price: $280.00 -
Rockabilly REDS - 90140RR Med Tension Red Strings
Innovation by GHS
Our Low Price: $198.50Innovation 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: $198.50 -
On Sale
Special Production Carlos Henriquez Chorda Gut String Set
Pirastro
Special Price: $659.00Regular Price $740.00IMPORTANT NOTEThis string set is a "special order item," which means that it is normally a low-stock item. This means that, if you purchase these strings, we might need to acquire the set from the manufacturer or a distributor, which may take anywhere...- Special Order Item:
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Plain Unwound Gut Upright Bass Strings by Aquila
Aquila
Our Low Price: $189.00We have several gut string options from several different manufacturers. Aquila's offerings, which are made in Italy, provide a great value and excellent playability. These plain gut strings are recommended (by Aquila) to be used for both pizzicato and...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Our Low Price: $189.00