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D'Addario Prelude Bass String Set

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3/4 Scale

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Brand D'Addario
String Gauge Medium
Color Clear
Instrument Bass Guitar
String Material Type Alloy Steel

About this item

  • 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm)
  • Medium tension
  • Stranded steel core makes for optimum playability and produces a clear, warm tone
  • Educator's preferred choice for student strings due to their unique blend of warm tone, economy, and durability
  • All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry

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Product Description

Product Description

Scaled to fit 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm), these medium tension strings are optimized for a majority of players. Prelude bass strings are multi-stranded steel core strings that produce a warm tone quality with good bow response. The special core design and reduced tension creates strings that are very easy to play, especially for younger, developing players. Ideal for use in educational environments, Prelude bass strings maintain a clear, warm sound that blends well across the ensemble.

From the Manufacturer

Scaled to fit 3/4 size bass with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm), these medium tension strings are optimized for a majority of players.

Prelude bass strings are multi-stranded steel core strings that produce a warm tone quality with good bow response. The special core design and reduced tension creates strings that are very easy to play, especially for younger, developing players. Ideal for use in educational environments, Prelude bass strings maintain a clear, warm sound that blends well across the ensemble.

D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known worldwide for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario continues to develop and manufacture exceptional strings and accessories for violin, viola, cello and double bass, incorporating innovative, packaging that reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.


From the manufacturer

D'Addario Prelude
Prelude Family

WELCOME TO YOUR FIRST ACT

Prelude strings are the educator's preferred choice for student strings due to their unique blend of warm tone, durability, and value. Prelude strings have the warmest sound available in an affordable, solid steel core string design. Unaffected by temperature and humidity changes, they have excellent bow response.

Features:

  • Available for violin, viola, cello, and double bass
  • Best-selling steel core string
  • Engineered for unparalleled longevity and durability
  • Balanced tension for a comfortable feel
  • Great for classical, fiddle, jazz, and alternative styles
  • All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA

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PRELUDE SOLID STEEL CORE

RESILIENT TO THE CORE.

A solid steel core contains a pitch-stable alloy for durability and resilience, providing the greatest amount of longevity of all the string cores.

Prelude

Ascente

Pro Arte

Prelude strings are the warmest solid steel core strings available and are durable, easy to bow, and very stable in pitch.

Designed to help players advance their craft, Ascenté strings have a wide tonal range, excellent pitch stability, and superior durability.

Constructed with a nylon core, Pro·Arté strings are stable, resistant to humidity, and feature a rich, warm sound and good bow response.

Helicore

Zyex

Kaplan

Helicore multi-stranded steel core strings produce a warm and clear sound with excellent break-in time, comfortable playability, and quick bow response.

Zyex multi-fiber core strings provide excellent pitch stability, gut-like richness, balanced tone, and comfortable bow response.

Kaplan strings offer professional-level players an unprecedented balance of beauty and power, combined with excellent bow response and brilliant clarity.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
87 global ratings

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Customers like the performance, sound quality and value of the musical instrument strings. They mention that it works well, has a great honk and that it lasts a long time.

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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the musical instrument strings. They mention that it works great, is easy to install, and sounds great. Some say that the strings are very useful and last long.

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"This strings are very useful, last long, and have a very good price, so what more could you ask? I quite good for students" Read more

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Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the musical instrument string. They mention that it has a great honk.

"We bought a quarter bass, and have been very pleased with it's sound. However, due to some rough handling by my daughter, the e string broke...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the value of the musical instrument string. They say it lasts long and has a very good price.

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"This strings are very useful, last long, and have a very good price, so what more could you ask? I quite good for students" Read more

"Works great! Easy to install. Sounds great. Great price. Great honk!" Read more

Ordered a G String, Got an A.
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Ordered a G String, Got an A.
Broke the G string on my double bass. Ordered this product. While the manufacturers package is labeled as a A, the barcode label label says G. The string inside is an A. Obviously, unable to use this product.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Ordered a G String, Got an A.
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2021
Broke the G string on my double bass. Ordered this product. While the manufacturers package is labeled as a A, the barcode label label says G. The string inside is an A. Obviously, unable to use this product.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2013
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F Hicks
5.0 out of 5 stars Packaged arrived in reasonable time and in good condition.
Reviewed in Canada on February 21, 2023
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Gina
3.0 out of 5 stars Anders als abgebildet
Reviewed in Germany on December 25, 2021
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Gerard
1.0 out of 5 stars No es lo que dice
Reviewed in Spain on January 31, 2018
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5.0 out of 5 stars great service
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2018
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Reviewed in Spain on March 1, 2018
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