Innovation GoldenSlaps - 140GLP (Golden Slap) Low Tension Strings at Gollihur Music - Double Bass, Upright Bass, String Bass Specialists

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Strings for Double Bass: Strings for 3/4 and 4/4 size Basses

Innovation GoldenSlaps - 140GLP (Golden Slap) Low Tension Strings

Manufactured by: Innovation Strings

Continental US - larger items may carry a partial shipping charge to AK, HI and PR

Choices starting at $139.00 (click on arrow next to Add To Cart button)

Click Here to Choose Individual Innovation GoldenSlaps Strings

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Single String: Innovation GoldenSlaps - 140GLP G String $32.00
Single String: Innovation GoldenSlaps - 140GLP D String $37.00
Single String: Innovation GoldenSlaps - 140GLP A String $42.00
Single String: Innovation GoldenSlaps - 140GLP E String $46.00

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Innovation Double Bass Strings have a unique, non-metallic core which provide a gut-like tone without the cost or maintenance of gut upright bass strings. They hold their pitch well in climate and temperature changes, and most of their strings are equally suited for pizzicato (plucking) and arco (bowing).

The Silver and Golden Slap strings were designed to be an alternative to gut for players who slap; they have the lower tension and gut-like sound that traditional slappers prefer, with a more affordable price point and easier maintenance. They sound great amplified.

Players report that these strings are "closest to gut" in playability and feel.

The SilverSlaps and GoldenSlaps are essentially the same, with the exception of the color of the inner windings (which shows through the translucent outer wrap).

Note: All of the Innovation strings do not contain any ferrous materials; they are not suitable for use with a magnetic pickup, like the Schaller we carry. They will work with all typical piezo-based pickups (like the Realist, Full Circle, and all the K&K pickups and systems).

Innovation designs these 3/4 size bass strings to fit on a standard 3/4 size bass. They may very well fit your bass if it is larger than 3/4. For your reference, the lengths of the string, as measured against the bass tailpiece to the nut is 53.5 inches, plus an additional 17 inches to handle stringing in the headstock.

For a comparison chart of the differences between the different Innovation String models, visit our Innovation Strings "Manufacturer" Page. String Lengths

Ball end to nut (Afterlength + Playing Length): 53.5 inches/136cm
Afterlength (Ball end to bridge): 5.5 inches/14cm
Wound top of string (pegbox): 17 inches/43cm

String Gauges:

G	D	A	E
.088	.095	.105	.125

Choices starting at $139.00 (click on arrow next to Add To Cart button)

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Here is what some of our customers think about this product:

I've spent a lot of time, effort and money searching for that string set that gave me that "sound" in my head. Innovation Golden Slaps has it... I purchased a set a couple of years back and I can tell you, after fitting a new set, that they haven't been resting on their laurels. Each string has a different type of winding under that translucent wrap, giving an even feel, tension and sound... Full, deep, with a "thwack" rather than a "twang" that is evident with other nylon type strings when slapping... Suits my upright and gear to a tee... Thanks Bob - El Dorado at last ! (-;
—Dave W (August 2011)