Corelli's versatile and articulate strings use a core design that is pretty easy on the hands (it's one reason they're Bob's favorite!) and they bow very well. The 350A have similar sound and feel as the 370s, but are sized specifically for 1/2 size instruments.
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$112.00

Bringing the versatile sound, affordable price point, and comfortable play of the Corelli strings to 1/4 size instruments, the 350B strings are a steel-string with a rope core.
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$112.00

With extra damping materials, this version of D'Addario's Helicore string set -- the "Orchestral" -- is designed for the player who primarily plays arco (with a bow). Played pizzicato (plucked), they have a warm and dark fundamental tone with a shorter sustain and quicker decay than the other Helicore Strings. The SOLO strings are similar to the Orchestra strings, but gauged specifically for tuning one whole step up from "standard" tuning; this is specifically for those playing solo pieces, to take advantage of the slightly higher range (and fingerings).
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Choices starting at $133.00

D'Addario's classic Prelude strings, with flexibility and lighter tension - and an affordable price tag - are aimed at students and younger players who value quality strings on a smaller budget. Stranded steel cores provide nice flexibility, and the tone is pretty middle-of-the-road, making them fit fairly well into a variety of genres and styles. Suitable for arco and pizz.
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Choices starting at $79.00

A popular string set in the bluegrass world for decades, these unusual strings have a big and fat, boomy sound, which can be a thumper's delight. The somewhat strangely textured solid D and G strings are their most instantly recognizable trait, which some people love (and some people don't). But you can't really argue the affordability of this ubiquitous set!
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Choices starting at $89.00

The solid core, gut-like goodness of Pirastro's Obligato strings is available in smaller sizes for 1/2 and 1/4 sized basses. Very nice alternative to the steel strings that are so common for smaller sized basses, and very nice bowability for orchestral use.
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Choices starting at $227.84

The ubiquitous Spirocores; among the first high-quality steel strings made, they're an old favorite for jazz and other pizz styles, and have the (deserved) reputation for exceedingly long life. Big, booming pizz tone, and full-bodied arco (though there are easier strings to bow), set these as a benchmark -- ask most anyone to describe a bass string, they'll probably compare them to Spiros. They're available in almost any variation, from weich (light) gauge, 1/2 size, 5ths tuning, Solo, and more.
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Choices starting at $219.99

Got a 1/2 size bass? Here's a list of the 1/2 size string sets we offer, in one place, with a short description of each...

Choices starting at $79.00