Essential Information About the 3/4 Double Bass String Set Orchestra Tuning (Scale Length 1040-1060 mm)
- Flexible multi-filament nylon fiber corefor a smooth and comfortable playing feel.
- Insensitive to humidity changes: appreciable stability in rehearsals, studio, and stage.
- Soft sound rich in harmonics, with a warmth reminiscent of gut strings.
- Chrome windingfor precise response and good definition.
A "Reference" String Set for the Modern Double Bass
Designed to meet the expectations of double bassists seeking a balance between warmth, harmonic richness, and playability, this set belongs to the line of synthetic strings that have become essential: a softer touch than a highly tensioned set, while maintaining a full and musical sound in orchestra tuning.
For Whom and in Which Styles?
Ideal for intermediate to advanceddouble bass players who want a warm and singing sound. Particularly suitable for classical, acoustic jazz, and contexts where a round attack, beautiful color, and homogeneous response across the entire range are desired.
Sound Characteristics
The synthetic multi-filament nylon core promotes a sensation of suppleness under the fingers and contributes to a soft, rich, and harmonictimbre. The chrome winding adds clarity and sustain, achieving a balance between "gut-like" warmth and definition, with good stability against humidity variations.
Technical Specifications
Size
- Size: 3/4
- Compatible scale length: 1040-1060 mm(41-41.7")
Tuning
Core
- Core: flexible multi-filament nylon fiber
Winding
- G string: chrome winding
- D string: chrome winding
- A string: chrome winding
- E string: chrome winding
- C string: chrome winding
Tension
- G string: 29.0 kg(63.9 lbs)
- D string: 29.0 kg(63.9 lbs)
- A string: 30.0 kg(66.1 lbs)
- E string: 30.0 kg(66.1 lbs)
- C string: 30.5 kg(67.2 lbs)
- 4-string set: total tension 118.0 kg(260.0 lbs)