D'Addario Helicore Pizzicato Bass Single D String, 3/4 Scale, Light Tension, HP612-L

D'Addario Helicore Pizzicato Bass Single D String, 3/4 Scale, Light Tension

Scaled to fit 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm), light tension strings allow for easier bow response.

Helicore Pizzicato bass strings are multi-stranded steel core strings that produce a brighter tone quality than the rest of the Helicore bass line. The core design makes for strings that are very easy to play under the left hand. Damping is reduced to create maximum sustain and "growl."

3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm)

Light tension

Stranded steel core provides optimum playability and produces a clear, warm tone

Helicore Bass

"The standard Helicore bass strings, introduced in 1994, have met with worldwide acclaim. These stranded steel core strings (standard H610 models) provide unprecedented ease of bowing and the warm, natural tone one would expect from a fine gut core string.

In 1996, with the help of D'Addario Musician's Advisory Board members, D'Addario completed development of additional Helicore double bass string varieties. The new strings include the HP series, designed specifically for the bassist who plays pizzicato, HH series, for those who play a broad range of musical styles, and HS series, for solo orchestral work.

The HH series has improved pizzicato sustain over the standard orchestral models, yet still provides excellent bow response for arco passages. The HP series provides even more sustain and "growl" when played pizzicato. The HS series is a solo tuning version (one full step above normal pitch) of the standard orchestral Helicore strings."