D'Addario Helicore Orchestral Bass String Set 1/8 Wenger WEIGHT: The case structure weights

WEIGHT: The case structure weights 2

The Guadagnini by Chamber has a sophisticated tone

The Jargar Classic string is made of a flexible steel core which gives it the warm and brilliant Jargar sound

but to recreate the strength

Pirastro STRONG Rope Core/Tungsten

D'Addario Helicore Orchestral Bass String Set 1/8 Wenger WEIGHT: The case structure weightsHelicore Orchestral bass strings are multi stranded steel core strings that produce a warm tone quality with excellent bow response. The groundbreaking core design produces strings that are very easy to play. Damping is optimized for arco use, but they also work well for pizzicato applications where a very warm, less sustaining sound is desired. Medium tension.