Kaplan Double Set coiled
Stress-free fingering and response to the bow produce rich and wonderful tones.
Produces clear sound while maintaining well-balanced tension and range.
Due to design changes by the manufacturer, the external design and color may change without prior notice.
This product is a product from a distributor in Japan (the product cannot be guaranteed by the distributor).
[Attractive Features and Recommended Points of These Strings]
- Fully compatible with 3/4-size double bass — Designed from the manufacturing stage with a playing length of 1060 mm (41 3/4 inches), offering an ideal fit for standard 3/4 basses.
- Well-balanced medium tension — Not too strong or too weak, providing manageable tension for most players and ensuring stable performance.
- Carefully selected materials for each string — All cores are multi-strand steel. The G string uses titanium, D and A strings use nickel, and the E string uses tungsten. This combination delivers a rich, deep tone and stable intonation across the entire range.
- Rich tone and dynamic range — These strings combine clarity, warmth, and power. Low notes are deep, overtones are rich, and high notes project evenly. Suitable for solo, ensemble, classical, and jazz performances.
- Excellent response to arco (bowed) playing — Highly responsive to bowing, smooth and controllable, allowing a wide range of expressions from legato to staccato. Reliable in settings requiring delicate expression such as orchestras and chamber music.
- Balanced even in pizzicato — Offers sufficient sustain and natural decay, producing thick low-end tones with presence for jazz and pop basslines.
- High-precision design and manufacturing — Designed and made entirely in the USA under strict quality control, ensuring high stability and reliability.
[Recommended For]
- Bassists looking for stable, standard strings for orchestras or chamber music.
- Players of 3/4-size double bass seeking well-balanced medium tension strings.
- Those who perform frequently arco and prioritize expressiveness, response, and tonal stability.
- Jazz/pop musicians who want thick low-end tones even in pizzicato.
- Players who value the materials of the core and winding strings and want to pursue tonal quality in detail.
[Summary]
The D’Addario Kaplan series, particularly this medium-tension set for 3/4-size basses, is truly an “all-round” string set for professional musicians and bassists seeking high quality. The careful selection of materials for each string ensures rich lows, clear highs, and stable sound whether arco or pizzicato. The exceptional response and control with bowing make it versatile across various musical settings.
For those using a 3/4-size double bass, this high-quality string set is worth trying — capable of elevating your bass performance regardless of genre or style.