D'Addario

Description

Designed in partnership with Ned Steinberger and NS Design, the D'Addario NS Electric Contemporary Bass Low B String can be used on electric instruments to bring out the best in them. This string is designed to enhance the expressive range of tone sought after by the most discerning players.

This Low B string features a steel core with a stainless steel winding. The Contemporary Double Bass Low B String produces a brighter sound and is lower tension than the Traditional double bass low B string. The NS Electric Contemporary Double Bass Low B String is designed for electric upright basses with standard playing lengths, but shorter overall lengths (no tailpiece).

All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry.
D'Addario NS Electric Contemporary Bass Low B String
D'Addario NS Electric Contemporary Bass Low B String

Features

  • 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
  • Stainless steel winding
  • Provides a brighter sound and lower tension than traditional Double Bass sets

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  1. wrong tension, I was hoping for regular tension1
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  1. right length1
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    submitted9 years ago

    byCecile

    fromNew Orleans

    I use these strings on an Alter Ego electric upright bass

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