D'Addario J611 3/4M Double bass Strings

D'Addario Prelude Single G String for 3/4 Double Bass

Designed specifically for 3/4 size double basses, this single G string is built around a stranded steel core that delivers the warm, rounded tone educators look for in a student-level orchestral string. Medium tension keeps the left-hand feel light and the bow response forgiving, making it a practical replacement for a worn or broken G on an existing Prelude set. The ball-end construction matches the rest of the Prelude bass string family, so swapping in a single G keeps the set balanced in tone and tension. Unaffected by temperature and humidity changes, the string holds pitch reliably in practice rooms, rehearsal halls, and on stage. It is a straightforward, durable single string for any 3/4 double bass player who wants to keep their instrument playing consistently.

Technical Specifications

• Instrument: Double Bass (3/4 size)
• String: Single G string
• Core: Stranded Steel
• Ending: Ball End
• Tension: Medium
• Playing Length: 1060 mm (41 3/4")
• Made in: USA (New York production facility)

Who This String Is For

This single G is the right choice for 3/4 size double bass players who need a reliable replacement without buying a whole new set. It suits students working through their first years of study, intermediate players in school orchestras, and educators who keep spare strings on hand for quick repairs. The medium tension and stranded steel core produce a warm, clear tone that blends well across an ensemble, making it equally at home in classical, fiddle, jazz, and alternative styles. Because the design is unaffected by temperature and humidity changes, the string stays stable through seasonal shifts and frequent transport between rehearsal spaces. For any developing bassist who already runs a Prelude set, this is the matching replacement to keep the instrument sounding and feeling consistent.