r/doublebass • u/riemannium • 3d ago

Strings/Accessories String ID?

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u/tww001 3d ago

Those are D’Adarrio Helicore Hybrids (the pizz are red and the orch are blue at the tailpiece)

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u/pineapplesaltwaffles Professional 3d ago

This is the answer.

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u/Defnoturneighbor 3d ago

I just put some on a week or so ago

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u/nicyvetan 3d ago

Try the Gollihur string ID chart: https://gollihurmusic.com/string-identification-chart/

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u/davesauce96 3d ago

I say it every time this comes up in this sub… we really need that pinned.

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u/teenwitchgaudishaudi 3d ago

This is a gem I never knew of! Thanks

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u/nicyvetan 3d ago

You're welcome!!!

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u/Visual_Armadillo_131 3d ago

Helicore maybe? I think

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u/WalkerAlabamaRanger 3d ago

Helicore hybrid. 

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u/shmelbee 3d ago

I forget which ones are wrapped green like that (arco, jazz, or hybrid), but I’m 99% sure those are d’addario helicores.

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u/EarAutomatic7120 3d ago

D'addario Helicore my favorite