Pirastro 1FDBD Flexocor Deluxe D Double Bass String, 3/4, Medium

Pirastro Flexocor Deluxe D Double Bass String

The Pirastro Flexocor Deluxe D Double Bass String features a flexible carbon steel rope core wrapped with chrome steel. This medium-gauge string fits 3/4 instruments in orchestra tuning. Designed for bowed and plucked playing, it supports quick articulation, sustained resonance, and a broad range of tonal colors.

For bassists choosing an orchestral replacement D string, this construction accommodates classical ensemble repertoire and expressive solo passages. Arco, or bowed playing, benefits from sensitivity to bow input, while pizzicato, or plucked playing, produces a natural sound. Musicians seeking a versatile steel-core bass string can use it for rehearsals, recitals, and programs that combine both techniques.

Pirastro identifies this configuration as article 340220 and specifies a ball-end attachment with 66.1 lb string tension. The series emphasizes comfortable playing, stable tuning, and readiness after installation. Rust red peg-end silk and white/red tailpiece silk help identify the correct replacement. Its flexible construction lets players explore bright clarity alongside warmer, darker expression within a professional double bass setup.

Key Features

• Flexible Steel Rope Core: Supports responsive articulation with a comfortable playing feel.
• Chrome Steel Winding: Completes the construction for versatile musical use.
• Bowed and Plucked Applications: Accommodates orchestral repertoire, solo passages, and pizzicato lines.
• Varied Tonal Colors: Supports bright articulation and warmer expression.
• Sustained Resonance: Allows notes to develop and ring.
• Tuning Stability: Helps maintain consistent pitch during playing.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Pirastro
• Series: Flexocor Deluxe
• Manufacturer Article Number: 340220
• Product Type: Individual double bass string
• Pitch: D
• Tuning: Orchestra
• Instrument Size: 3/4
• Gauge: Medium (Mittel)
• Core: High-tensile carbon steel rope
• Winding: Chrome steel
• String Tension: 66.1 lb
• Tailpiece Attachment: Ball end
• Peg-End Silk: Rust red
• Tailpiece-End Silk: White/red