How to figure out double bass string brands by sight

This nifty guide from one of our double bass heroes will save you time and trouble!

With Diana Gannett · Ann Arbor, MI

Former University of Michigan bass professor Diana Gannett has put together this guide to differentiate string brands based on the winding (the colored wrap down by the tailpiece.

We hope you find it helpful, and thanks to Diana for doing this!

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