D'Addario Zyex Double Bass String Set, 3/4 Scale, Medium Tension, Synthetic Core Orchestral Strings, Model DZ610 3/4M
Why you'll like it
- Warm Gut-Like Tone — The advanced synthetic Zyex core delivers a rich, complex acoustic warmth with the projection and reliability of modern string technology.
- All-Weather Pitch Stability — Engineered with high-quality synthetic materials that settle fast and remain stable under fluctuating temperature and humidity conditions.
- Balanced Playing Response — Optimized for medium tension to provide an outstanding pizzicato attack, excellent sustain, and a highly responsive feel under a bow.
- Precision Craftsmanship — Designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA under stringent quality controls to ensure maximum durability and tonal consistency.
Product details
Description
The D'Addario Zyex Bass String Set is engineered specifically for 3/4 scale double basses with a playing length of 41 3/4 inches (1060mm). Utilizing a new generation of synthetic core material, these strings beautifully replicate the rich, warm, and complex tonal characteristics of traditional gut strings while providing modern power, clarity, and projection.
Designed with medium tension, this set is optimized to suit the playing styles of a wide majority of double bassists. The innovative Zyex core provides unparalleled pitch stability and fast settling time, making these strings incredibly resilient against drastic climatic variations like shifts in humidity and temperature.
Developed to meet the rigorous demands of professional musicians, this orchestral set offers an outstanding pizzicato attack with prolonged sustain alongside a remarkably smooth, expressive bowing response under the bow. For acoustic or electric instruments requiring exceptional expressive nuance over raw volume, this premium USA-manufactured string set delivers a reliable, well-balanced performance across all registers.
How to use
- Carefully unwind each string from the packaging.
- Thread the string through the tailpiece of your double bass and secure the ball end.
- Wind the opposite end neatly onto the corresponding tuning peg, maintaining uniform tension.
- Tune each string slowly to standard pitch.
- Allow a short break-in period for the synthetic core to settle completely for optimal pitch stability.
Ingredients
Premium synthetic Zyex core material, high-grade tungsten and silver-plated winding elements, precision-engineered metal ball ends.
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Specifications
| Brand | D'Addario |
|---|---|
| UPC | 019954966928 |
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
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FAQs
What is the playing length of the D'Addario Zyex 3/4 bass strings?
These strings are scaled specifically to fit a 3/4 size double bass. They feature a standard vibrating playing length of 41 3/4 inches, or 1060mm, which optimizes their performance and tension across the fingerboard.
Are Zyex bass strings good for both pizzicato and bowing?
Yes, they are highly versatile. The Zyex synthetic core is specifically developed to offer an outstanding pizzicato attack and long sustain for jazz or orchestral plucking, while simultaneously providing an excellent, articulate response when using a bow.
How do Zyex strings handle changing weather conditions?
Unlike traditional gut strings, the new generation synthetic material used in Zyex strings is remarkably stable. It resists changes caused by humidity and temperature shifts, meaning your instrument stays in tune much better in varying environments.
Are these D'Addario Zyex strings authentic imports to India?
Yes, all our musical accessories are authentic USA imports. Dropy sources these premium D'Addario orchestral strings directly from authorized suppliers in the USA, ensuring Indian musicians receive 100% genuine products in original packaging.
What tension are these D'Addario double bass strings?
This specific string set features medium tension. This configuration is widely considered the industry standard because it offers the ideal balance of volume, playability, and resistance for most double bass players.
How long will delivery take?
Most orders arrive in 15–20 days: we source each product directly from the USA, check it at our Navi Mumbai warehouse and pack it on video. Items marked Dropy Express ship from our India warehouse and arrive in 3–5 days.
Is cash on delivery available?
Full cash on delivery is available all over India on Dropy Express items. For other orders from ₹2,499 to ₹15,000 you can use Partial COD: pay 25% online now and the rest in cash on delivery.
Are your products genuine?
Yes. Every product is 100% authentic, sourced directly from the USA, quality-checked and packed on video at our Navi Mumbai warehouse.
What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?
Write to us at [email protected] as soon as it arrives. Damaged, wrong or not as described, our Buyer Protection gives you a full refund. The details are in our Return, Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Is delivery free?
Delivery is free on orders from ₹1,499. Below that a ₹79 delivery fee applies.