Pirastro: Chorda Double Bass Strings

Description

Pirastro Chorda Double Bass Strings are constructed of a sheep gut core that is manufactured, wound, and polished by hand. The Chorda G and D strings are plain sheep gut strings, while the A and E strings are wound with silver-plated copper wire. Pirastro Chorda Double Bass Strings offer a warm and dynamic sound with long sustain.

They are a light tension string and are very comfortable under the left hand. The light tension and even sound also allows the pizzicato player to achieve great volume and inflection.

Pirastro Chorda Double Bass Strings excel in pizzicato and are a top choice for early and traditional music styles like rockabilly, blues, and bluegrass. Although they are marketed as a light tension set, some players find them a bit too tight for more aggressive playing styles.

If you are seeking a lower tension gut core string, the Clef Gut Jazz set with silver-wound A&E are a solid option.

Regarding the sound, Chorda’s are described as being brighter than the Oliv string set. 

Highlights:

• Gut strings
• Warm sound
• Long sustain

Upton Bass is ready to offer advice and answer any questions regarding double basses or related bass topics. Please contact UB at sales@uptonbass.com or call the shop at +1 (860) 535-9399. Hours of operation Tuesday through Saturday 10am – 6pm. The Workshop (The Barn) and showroom are located in Mystic, Connecticut conveniently between Boston and NYC.