Scaled to fit 1/2 size bass with a playing length of 38 3/8 inches (975mm), these medium tension strings are optimized for a majority of players.

Prelude strings are the educator’s preferred choice for student strings due to their unique blend of warm tone, durability, and value. Prelude strings have the warmest sound available in an affordable, solid steel core string design. Unaffected by temperature and humidity changes, they have excellent bow response.
APPEALING TONE: the best-sounding steel core string available
UNBEATABLE RELISIENCE: engineered for unparalleled longevity and durability
PROFESSIONAL PLAYABILITY: balanced tension for a comfortable feel
UNIVERSAL APPLICATION: classical, fiddle, jazz, and alternative styles
INDUSTRY STANDARD DESIGN: Prelude is the world's best-selling steel core string