D'Addario Helicore Orchestral Bass Single Low B String, 3/4 Scale, Medium Tension
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Size: B String
Style: Medium Tension
Features
- 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
Description
Size:B String | Style:Medium Tension Scaled to fit 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm), medium tension strings are optimized to the needs of a majority of players. This low B string is nickel wound.
Item Weight: 4.9 ounces
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 1.8 x 7.8 inches
Item model number: H616 3/4M
Date First Available: July 16, 2004
String Gauge: Medium
String Material: Silk & Steel
Size: B String
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Size: Full Set
Style: Medium Tension
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2014 by dwmusic
Size: Full Set
Style: Medium Tension
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2015 by Nathan I.
Size: Full Set
Style: Light Tension
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2014 by Giovanni Jones
Size: Full Set
Style: Medium Tension
The medium tension is comfortable to play. Nice response to the bow. Stay in tune. Worth the money.
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2019 by Reel Hornpipe
Size: Full Set
Style: Medium Tension
I’m using these strings on a vintage Ampeg baby bass and sounds great.
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2020 by Jose Cajigas
Size: Full Set
Style: Medium Tension
Very bright sound. Great for picking strings.
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2018 by T Foust
Size: E String
Style: Light Tension
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.
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2019 by jimbo
Size: Full Set
Style: Medium Tension
I bought this set for my daughter's bass and she is very pleased with them. They ring just as well high as they do low. Excellent product for the cost
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2015 by Js