1/2 and 1/4 Size

For-Tune

Charm Orchestral Upright Strings

These strings are hand-made in Beijing, China, and are surprisingly good for the money. Aimed primarily at Orchestral players, they are similar in feel and vibe to some of the higher-priced arco-specific strings we also carry -- but are priced for the...

Savarez

Corelli 350 1/2 and 1/4 Size Upright Bass Strings

These 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...

D Addario

Helicore "Hybrid" Strings

As 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 Helicore Hybrid are a...

D Addario

Helicore "Orchestral" Strings

As 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...

Pirastro

Obligato Upright Bass Strings

Pirastro'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,...

D Addario

Prelude Medium Upright Bass Strings

We'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...

Super-Sensitive

Red Label Upright Bass Strings

These are the classic student string; a solid core steel string with nickel winding. This is the string that is often recommended by Suzuki Method instructors and music teachers, as it is affordable, durable, and consistent. The tonal quality is...

Thomastik

Spirocore Upright Bass Strings

Spiros 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...

LaBella

Supernil Upright Bass Strings

Supernils 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...

Eurosonic

White Tapewound Upright Bass Strings

These strings are a durable alternative to more costly and problematic gut strings, and they have developed a cult-like following with many jazz, rockabilly and bluegrass musicians over the last 2 decades that we've carried them. Their design is what...