Detail 01
Steel core with stainless steel winding
The stated construction of this E string.
Product detailSKU #1416843035625
D'AddarioNS Electric Contemporary Bass E String
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A contemporary E string for electric upright basses, built for a brighter sound and lower tension than D’Addario’s Traditional double bass E string.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Electric upright bass players with standard playing lengths and shorter overall lengths without a tailpiece
- Players seeking a brighter sound
- Players seeking lower tension than the Traditional double bass E string
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Instruments that do not use an E string
- Electric upright basses that require a tailpiece-length string
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Contemporary design
It is described as brighter sounding and lower tension than the Traditional double bass E string.
Detail 03
Standard playing length; shorter overall length
It is designed for electric upright basses with no tailpiece.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your instrument has a standard playing length and shorter overall length with no tailpiece.
- 02This is an E string, not a complete string set.
- 03Its lower-tension and brighter character are stated relative to the Traditional double bass E string.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What instrument is this string designed for?
Electric upright basses with standard playing lengths and shorter overall lengths without a tailpiece.
02Which string is included?
One Contemporary Double Bass E string.
03How does it differ from the Traditional double bass E string?
It is stated to produce a brighter sound and have lower tension.
04Where is it made?
D’Addario states that its strings are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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