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Upright Bass Strings

Upright Bass Strings

Several upright bass string sets from Thomastik, Pirastro, LaBella, Corelli Savarez, and D'AddarioSo 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.

  • Sets & Singles Available
    Gamut Academie Gut String Set

    Pistoy, Lyon, Silver and Copper Wound Natural Gut Upright Bass Strings by Gamut

    Gamut Music

    Our Low Price: $0.00
    We 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...
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    Obligato Fifths Tuning Upright Bass Strings

    Obligato Fifths Tuning Upright Bass Strings

    Pirastro

    Our Low Price: $381.60
    This set is specifically designed for 5ths (aka "cello") tuning. From bottom to top, the tuning is C-G-D-A. Tuning these strings to standard E-A-D-G pitches will be incredibly difficult to play and probably damage your bass. Standard, and solo-tuning...
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    Our Low Price: $381.60
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    Dominant Upright Bass Strings by Thomastik

    Dominant Upright Bass Strings

    Thomastik

    Our Low Price: $350.95
    Dominants 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)...
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    Our Low Price: $350.95
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    7720S Solo/Extra Light Rope Core Upright Bass Strings

    7720S Solo/Extra Light Rope Core Upright Bass Strings

    LaBella

    Our Low Price: $221.99
    The 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...
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    Our Low Price: $221.99
  • Singles Options Available
    Aquila Gut Strings, D and G

    Plain Unwound Gut Upright Bass Strings by Aquila

    Aquila

    Our Low Price: $189.00
    We 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...
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    Our Low Price: $189.00
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    Rockabilly REDS - 90140RR Med Tension Red Strings

    Rockabilly REDS - 90140RR Med Tension Red Strings

    Innovation by GHS

    Our Low Price: $206.58
    Innovation 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...
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    Corelli 380 (Nickel) Upright Bass Strings, standard packages

    Corelli 380 (Nickel) Upright Bass Strings

    Savarez

    Our Low Price: $119.25
    Corelli'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...
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    Dominant SOLO Tuning Upright Bass Strings by Thomastik

    Dominant SOLO Tuning Upright Bass Strings

    Thomastik

    Our Low Price: $350.95
    Dominants 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)...
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    To all 50 US States
    PRODUCT OPTIONS:
    Set & Single Strings Available
    Our Low Price: $350.95
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    String Sets for the Eminence Electric Upright Bass

    D Addario

    Our Low Price: $179.99
    The Eminence electric upright bass is a longtime favorite of ours, and of our customers. It is capable of handling a large number of strings designed for 3/4 size upright basses, but if you were happy with the sound and feel provided by the stock...
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    Our Low Price: $179.99
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    7720 Rope Core Upright Bass Strings

    7720 Rope Core Upright Bass Strings

    LaBella

    Our Low Price: $221.99
    The 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...
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    To all 50 US States
    PRODUCT OPTIONS:
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    Our Low Price: $221.99
  • Precision Flatwound String Set for Electric Upright OMNI Bass

    Precision Flatwound String Set for Electric Upright OMNI Bass

    GHS

    Our Low Price: $32.00
    We 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"...
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    Our Low Price: $32.00
  • Supernil SLAPS Upright Bass Strings (Gollihur Exclusive)

    Supernil SLAPS Super-Light Upright Bass Strings (Bumped Set)

    LaBella

    Our Low Price: $135.95
    Hard-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...
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    Our Low Price: $135.95