Thomastik STRINGS CONTRABASSES BELCANTO ROPE CORE SET X BC600S
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Steel core specially developed for excellent bow response
- Chrome winding for a smooth feel and beautiful projection
- Soft and warm sound, with very good resonance
- Versatility : ideal bowing in Classical, natural pizzicato in Jazz
Manufacturer Information
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A set designed for "solo" tuning
This set is intended for a solo tuning (A, E, B, F#), favored by double bass players seeking a quick response, a singing register, and consistent tension for solo repertoire. It is specified in 3/4 size for a scale length of 1040 to 1060 mm, and can also suit a 4/4 double bass up to a 1100 mm scale length.
For which use and which musician?
Thanks to its bow responsiveness, this set is particularly aimed at Classical musicians (studies, orchestra, chamber music) who want a clear attack and easy vibration. In Jazz and contemporary music, it offers a natural pizzicato and a warm tone, interesting for walking bass lines as well as for rounder dynamics.
The sound
The combination of a steel core and a chrome winding favors a soft and warm timbre with excellent resonance. On the bow, the response is direct and controllable, which helps achieve a homogeneous sound across the set. In pizzicato, the attack remains natural, with a clear and musical vibration, suited to styles where the balance between precision and roundness is essential.
Technical specifications
| Format | 4/4 - 3/4 | Category | double bass |
| Tension | Medium | Nbr of strings | 4 |
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end | ||
| Instrument | double bass | A | 29.5 kg |
| Size | 3/4 | E | 29.8 kg |
| Recommended scale length | 1040 to 1060 mm | B | 29.8 kg |
| Also suitable | 4/4 up to 1100 mm scale length | F# | 29.3 kg |
| Tuning | solo | Total tension (set) | 118.4 kg |
| Core | steel | 4-string set | A, E, B, F# |
| Winding | chrome | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Are these Belcanto Solo BC600S strings suitable for a 4/4 double bass?
The set is designed for 3/4 double basses with a scale length of 1040 to 1060 mm, and can be fitted on a 4/4 up to a 1100 mm scale length.
What is the tuning of the Thomastik Belcanto Solo BC600S?
The solo tuning includes the notes A, E, B, and F sharp. It is designed for solo repertoire and provides a consistent medium tension across all four strings.
What is the tension of the Belcanto Solo double bass strings?
The stated tensions are 29.5 kg for the A, 29.8 kg for the E and B, and 29.3 kg for the F sharp. The total tension of the set reaches 118.4 kg. Each string is calibrated to a medium tension.
Do Belcanto Solo strings respond well to the bow?
Thanks to their steel core and chrome winding, these strings offer a direct and controllable response to the bow.
What sound do these strings produce pizzicato?
The four chrome-wound strings produce a natural attack in pizzicato, with a clear vibration and a warm tone. The ball-end is designed for fitting the set.
