Double bass strings are great for plucking or with a bow.
The ARES series double bass strings are made of high-quality, selected silver alloy wire. They are hand-wound and finished with smooth surface on multi-filament nylon core by the master string makers at Markbass. These innovative strings are developed to offer a tone and feeling very similar to gut strings, with best sound projection and support. Excellent for plucking, they also work very well with a bow. Nylon smooth wound 3/4.
Markbass Strings are made at a factory in Abruzzo, Italy, using the best selected innovative materials and ultimate quality controls matched with the ancient tradition of master string makers. Abruzzo has historically been the motherland of almost all string makers. The art of string making was born in this beautiful part of the world and many great brands in today’s worldwide market can trace their own origins here. It's a history made of skilled hands, hard work, sacrifices and so much genius. This artistry and know how have been exported worldwide as well, offering a superior product with exceptional performance, amazing feeling, intonation and reliability.
Markbass Strings are made at a factory in Abruzzo, Italy, using the best selected innovative materials and ultimate quality controls matched with the ancient tradition of master string makers. Abruzzo has historically been the motherland of almost all string makers. The art of string making was born in this beautiful part of the world and many great brands in today’s worldwide market can trace their own origins here. It's a history made of skilled hands, hard work, sacrifices and so much genius. This artistry and know how have been exported worldwide as well, offering a superior product with exceptional performance, amazing feeling, intonation and reliability.