Super-Sensitive 8157 Red Label Double Bass E String - 3/4 Size

3/4-size Double Bass E String with Solid Steel Core

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Super-Sensitive 8157 Red Label Double Bass E String - 3/4 Size

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Q: What kind of sound does the Super-Sensitive Red Label Double Bass E String produce?

The Super-Sensitive Red Label Double Bass E String is known for its clear, bright, and focused tone. Its steel core provides excellent projection and a quick response, making it a reliable choice for a wide range of musical styles, from classical to jazz. It offers a consistent sound that helps students and developing players achieve a good fundamental tone.

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Q: Who is the Super-Sensitive Red Label Double Bass E String designed for?

This E string is an excellent choice for students, educators, and general-purpose players looking for a dependable and affordable option. Its durable steel core and consistent tone make it ideal for practice, rehearsals, and performances where reliability and a clear sound are key. It's a popular choice for school instruments due to its robustness.

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Q: What size double bass is this E string compatible with?

The Super-Sensitive Red Label Double Bass E String is specifically designed for 3/4 size double basses. This ensures a proper fit and optimal tension for instruments of this common size, allowing for comfortable playability and the best possible sound production.

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Q: What are the key construction features of this E string?

This Super-Sensitive Red Label E string features a solid steel core and durable windings, which contribute to its excellent sound, high degree of tuning stability, and longevity. This construction ensures consistent performance and robustness, making it ideal for student use.

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A Student String with Great Sound and Excellent Tuning Stability

Super-Sensitive Red Label double bass strings are the company's most popular offerings, thanks to their great sound and steadfast reliability. A top choice of Suzuki Method instructors, these cost-effective steel-core strings provide students with the tuning stability they need, plus a tonal quality that leads to inspiring practice sessions. Here at Sweetwater, we've found Red Label strings to be extremely durable as well. Aspiring bassists with an eye for quality will get a lot of mileage out of Super-Sensitive Red Label strings.

Super-Sensitive Red Label Double Bass String Features:

Double bass string tailor-made for beginning students
A top choice of Suzuki Method instructors
Solid steel core and durable windings
Provides excellent sound and a high degree of tuning stability

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Tech Specs

Type: E String
Instrument Size: 3/4
Core Material: Steel
End Type: Ball
Manufacturer Part Number: 8157

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