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D'Addario NS Electric Traditional Bass String Set, 3/4 Scale, Medium Tension

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Features

  • The Traditional Double Bass Set is constructed and tensioned similarly to acoustic bass strings for a warm tone and great bow response. Designed for electric upright basses with standard playing lengths, but shorter overall lengths (no tailpiece).

    Designed in partnership with Ned Steinberger and NS Design, the D'Addario NS Electric Strings can be used on electric instruments to bring out the best in them. Each string is designed to enhance the expressive range of tone sought after by the most discerning players. The set consists of regular tuning strings (G, D, A, E). Additional low B and high C are available as single strings.

    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.

  • 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
  • Designed for electric upright basses
  • All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry

Description

Prelude bass strings are multi-stranded steel core strings that produce a warm tone quality with good bow response. The special core design and reduced tension makes for strings that are very easy to play, especially for developing players. Prelude bass strings maintain a clear, warm sound that blends well across the ensemble. The 3/4 scale strings are gauged specifically for 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm).

Brand: D'Addario


String Gauge: Medium


Color: Clear


Instrument: Bass Guitar


String Material Type: Silk & Steel


Coating Description: uncoated


String Material Type: Silk & Steel


Finish Types: Uncoated


Color: Clear


String Gauge: Medium


Recommended Uses For Product: Violin, Viola


Global Trade Identification Number: 72


UPC: 019954961572


Brand Name: D'Addario


Instrument: Bass Guitar


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I was using the Helicor pizzicato string for my Palatino ve500. The first set was too long so I tried the 1/2 size set and they where also to long. They had a great sound but they where just not right for my bass. So I ordered a set of the NS Traditional 3/4 medium bass strings. Not only do they fit great (the Palatino ve500 has a 40 1/2" string length) but because they are 41 3/4" string length they fit perfectly, and they sound great. I modified my bass by using a cut down ebony tail piece and change the electronics. Which got as close to an acoustic upright bass as you can get. After adding these strings it put the sound over the top. Of course the bass will never be 100% upright sounding but I've got it at least 95%. The D'addario NS Traditional strings made the difference. Great strings. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2017 by Robert Lacagnina Robert Lacagnina
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These are a massive upgrade from the stock strings in every way. They sound better, both pizz and arco, they feel better, they stay in tune better and they bow better. My biggest complaint with my NXT 4 was the bowed sound was thin and the E string was hardly useable with the bow. Now, I get those fantastic, thundering lows with the bow. I couldn't be happier with this set of strings. I would give them 10 stars if I could. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2015 by maxthebassplayer
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I love these bass strings! They’re soft on the fingers but give you the boom!! Thee best!
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2024 by Dale
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Strings are great quality. However, they did not fit my upright bass even though D'addario's customer service told me they would.
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2021 by Kevin
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The string was developed specifically for the NS design, CR5M electric upright bass. However, because of the string windings, it doesn’t fit, and you have to unwind the string windings in order to get it to fit through the ferrule. Of all of the tiny details to have missed, how did this one slip through the cracks, rearing its ugly head every time you have to replace this expensive string? It seemed odd to have to remove the beautiful winding from the string in order to make it work. Once I did, it was fantastic and is perfect. ... show more
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What a HUGE difference! Fantastic sound and feel. This set of strings made the NS Design NXTa really enjoyable to play. Worth every penny.
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2019 by Cecily Bierlein
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I only bought one string for upright electric NS 4-string. Wound from 1st thru 3 fret which causes a buzz. Possibly bought wrong item. Unsure.
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023 by Nicole Gibson
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These are such an unbelievable upgrade to the strings that ship on the NXT! The feel just talking them out of the envelope is soo different. They are almost buttery compared to the stock strings and if you are planning on playing Arco they respond way better to a bow.
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