Pirastro Flexocor G Double Bass String, 3/4 - Heavy

Pirastro Flexocor G Double Bass String

The Pirastro Flexocor G Double Bass String combines a carbon steel rope core with chrome steel winding for a warm orchestral voice. Designed especially for arco, or bowed playing, this 3/4-size string offers quick response and short sustain. Choose medium or heavy gauge to match your instrument's setup.

For bassists selecting an orchestral replacement G string, the two gauges provide distinct tension levels within the same construction. Medium carries 64.8 lb of tension, while heavy carries 74.1 lb. Musicians choosing a steel-core string for bowed repertoire can compare these loads when refining their setup for rehearsals, concerts, and classical ensemble playing.

Both options use ball-end attachments and ruby tailpiece silk, with different peg-end markings for identification. Medium, labeled Mittel by Pirastro, uses brown silk; heavy, labeled Stark, adds olive green. The series supports stable tuning and readiness after installation. Each version fits a 3/4 double bass in orchestra tuning and carries its own manufacturer article number.

Key Features

• Carbon Steel Rope Core: Supports responsive bowed articulation.
• Chrome Steel Winding: Completes the construction for orchestral use.
• Warm Tonal Character: Suits traditional ensemble repertoire.
• Short Sustain: Helps successive notes remain distinct.
• Two Gauge Options: Offers medium and heavy tensions for 3/4 instruments.
• Tuning Stability: Supports consistent pitch during playing.

Medium and Heavy Gauge Differences

• Medium (Mittel): Lower tension of the two options at 64.8 lb; article 341120; brown peg-end silk.
• Heavy (Stark): Higher tension at 74.1 lb; article 341130; brown/olive green peg-end silk.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Pirastro
• Series: Flexocor
• Product Type: Individual double bass string
• Pitch: G
• Tuning: Orchestra
• Instrument Size: 3/4
• Gauge Options: Medium, heavy
• Core: High-tensile carbon steel rope
• Winding: Chrome steel
• Tailpiece Attachment: Ball end
• Tailpiece-End Silk: Ruby