D'Addario Helicore Orchestral Bass Single A String, 1/4 Scale, Medium Tension

• DEFINED TONE: clear and focused articulation
• INCREDIBLE BOW RESPONSE: fast, flexible, and responsive
• UNPARALLELED VERSATILITY: pairs exceptionally well with a wide variety of instrument types and musical styles
• WIDELY TRUSTED: the most popular string for traditional and alternative styles, and advancing student players
• INSPIRED DESIGN: groundbreaking core technology pioneered by D'Addario

Scaled to fit 1/4 size bass with a playing length of 35 1/2 inches (900mm), these medium tension strings are optimized for a majority of players. 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.