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D'Addario Helicore Orchestral Bass String Set, 3/4 Scale, Medium Tension, (Model: H610 3/4M)

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1.:Medium Tension


2.Size:Full Set


About this item

  • <p>Scaled to fit 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm), these medium tension strings are optimized for a majority of players. </p><p>Helicore Orchestral bass strings are multi-stranded steel core strings that produce a warm tone quality with excellent bow response. The core design makes for strings that are very easy to play under the left hand. Damping is optimized for arco use, but they also work well for pizzicato applications where a very warm, less-sustaining sound is desired.</p><p>D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known worldwide for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario continues to develop and manufacture exceptional strings and accessories for violin, viola, cello and double bass, incorporating innovative, environmentally friendly packaging that reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.<p>
  • 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm)
  • Medium tension
  • Stranded steel core provides optimum playability and produces a clear, warm tone
  • Optimized for arco use
  • All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry


Zyex bass strings use a synthetic Zyex core that provides gut-like rich and complex tone, combined with power and clarity for both pizzicato and bowing. Pitch stability is excellent after minimal break-in time. Zyex bass strings were developed primarily to offer outstanding pizzicato attacks and sustain, as well as superb bowing response. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut. Zyex is a new generation of synthetic material, creating strings that are extremely stable under drastic climatic conditions. Scaled to fit 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm), medium tension strings are optimized for a majority of players. Set and singles available in 3/4 size, medium and light tensions, standard tuning.


Ives Family
2025-08-18 11:37:52
I'm a big fan of these strings so far. I bought them to replace the old strings which had been on my bass for about 10 years. The Helicore orchestral mediums work well for my bass and sound good for orchestral playing. The D'addario brand is a good alternative to the European brands which have gone up in price over the last few years. These were less expensive than offerings from Pirastro, Corelli, or Thomastik. They are also high quality, much better than cheap brands like Super Sensitive. I might like to try D'addario Kaplans next time I need new strings, as they are supposedly a step up from Helicores.
jimbo
2025-05-31 17:19:21
These are great strings for orchestral playing that are not quite as stiff as normal orchestral strings. They were just what I needed. They also have a good sound for plucking.
dwmusic
2025-05-18 15:36:01
I just bought a Shen SB100 bass three months ago. This Shen is a laminated bass. It's not an expensive bass ($2200), but it's well regarded and very well made. I asked that Bel Canto strings be installed on the bass (since I was buying it new). I had never used Bel Cantos but I had read good reviews on the TalkBass.com forum.The Bel Cantos seemed to be very good, but they were a high tension string (in my opinion) and I was working a little too hard to press them down. Other Shen owners had said on the forum that sometimes you need to try out several brands of strings before you will find one that plays well and sounds good with your instrument.My next set of strings were D'Addario Kaplans. I felt they were an improvement over the Bel Cantos. Less tension and a great tone. But I wasn't happy with the response I was getting from the A and E strings.I had used Helicores in the past. I knew that they were a reliable all-around string. So I decided to get a set of Helicores.Since I liked the sound of the Kaplan D and G I decided to put together a "Hybrid" set using the Hellicores on A and E.It worked great and that is what I have stayed with now.I did put the Helicore G and D on as well and they were fine, but I really liked the sound of the Kaplans on G and D and since I had them and had the luxury of mixing and matching, that was my final choice.But, that all said, had I put on the Helicores right from the start I probably would have been content with those.
Reel Hornpipe
2025-05-07 15:43:40
The medium tension is comfortable to play. Nice response to the bow. Stay in tune. Worth the money.
TheGriffworks
2025-05-06 13:22:46
Very impressed with the punch in pizzicato and smoothness in arco response. Have played Bass Violin for many decades -- mainly used Pirastro through the years, but these are very good! Will buy again.
Cliff E. Shoes
2025-05-02 14:18:19
After 3-6 months of performances, I remove them from my Upright Bass and make Basslet Bracelets out of them. These strings hold up on Stage and ON your wrist!!!!! Helicore Rocks!!!!
atific
2025-04-13 13:37:51
Great stings at a great price. I did a lot of research on which strings sounded best for orchestra playing. There is a lot of debate, but these ranked fairly high and the price was outstanding.
Giovanni Jones
2025-03-23 16:34:33
I restarted playing after a 20-year lapse, and these strings were recommended to me as being "easy on the hands," which was important, because I was recovering from arthritis surgery.I have found these strings to provide excellent bow response and very good tonal quality throughout the range of the instrument. I later added a low C extension to the bass and purchased a Helicore low-tension extended C, which performed equally as well.I have been delighted with the D'Addario strings. I may try Kaplans in the future.
カスタマー
2025-03-20 10:03:51
以前使ってみたハイブリッドという弦はそれほど長所が感じられなかったが、このオケ弦には非常に満足している。もうスピロコアに高いカネをかける必要はない。企業のスケールメリットによる価格設定や品質向上は老舗のブランド価値を凌駕したと言える。
DE LUCA
2025-02-28 18:15:30
La bonne longueur pour une contre 3/4 avec une très bonne qualité de corde à filet plat.Livraison en temps et en heure et en parfait état.Seule bémol (mais c'est du perfectionnisme), la couleur des protections en tissu est dépareillée dans la partie haute et bleue en partie basse (et je préfère le rouge). Mais les goûts et les couleurs ...
Simon Crutchley
2025-02-04 16:44:59
I bought these for an upright electric bass - the NXT4 where the stock strings are too bright and electricy. What that bass needs is dull strings and these, being orchestral fit the bill well. If you wanted to save money and were playing eg bluegrass or rock and roll,a cheap £15 set form china would sound almost as good but not last as long (or have the harmonics). I don;t expect to change these for three to four years in normal use (my last set on a normal double bass lasted five with full tonality even with regular gigging)
カスタマー
2025-02-03 14:27:25
ちょっと前まではダダリオハイブリッドを使っていたがスピロコアのオケ弦に戻そうかなと思い楽器店で値段を確かめたら1万円以上に値上がりしていた。でこのダダリオの弓用弦にしてみたが非常に良好。弓を跳ばしても弦に良く乗る、暴れが少ない。おすすめします。
Customer
2025-01-28 14:07:30
Good quality strings, as ever from D'Addario.