Innovation Double Bass Strings use a unique, non-metallic core which provides a gut-like tone and response without the cost or maintenance of gut upright bass strings. They hold their pitch well in climate and temperature changes, with many of the strings equally suited for pizz or arco playing.

ULTRA BLACKS

Known by their distinctive "ultra black" color, Ultra Blacks work well for the player seeking a fuller, darker sounding string for traditional jazz and other styles. They have a darker tone, akin to gut strings, but with more snap and definition in pizz. The Ultra Blacks also respond easily under a bow.

Ultra Blacks fill the void between the traditional gut string sound and more modern steel strings. They have a solid fundamental with good sustain, suitable for nearly all pizzicato work, be it jazz, bluegrass, folk or traditional.

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

9014UB - Standard Set
9014GUB - G String  |  9014DUB - D String
​9014AUB - A String  |  9014EUB - E String

ROCKABILLY BLACKS

A mid-tension string, the Rockabilly Blacks were designed to replace gut strings for slapping. They have a warmer, darker tone but a softer high end that produces a lot of volume. The synthetic core makes these strings feel and sound like gut strings, but without the expense and maintenance of them!

For those that don't play slap-style bass, the Rockabilly Blacks are also equally suited for jazz playing. Their pizz tone has great sustain and grown, without being too overbearing.

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

90140RB - Standard Set
9014GRB - G String  |  9014DRB - D String
​9014ARB - A String  |  9014ERB - E String

ROCKABILLY REDS

Make a statement without saying a word! The Rockabilly Reds are a medium tension, red nylon tape wound set, made to replace gut strings for slapping. Like the Rockabilly Blacks, they have a warmer, darker tone with a softer high end that produces a lot of volume. The synthetic core brings the sound and feel of gut strings, without the temperament and maintenance of them.

For those that don't play slap-style bass, the Rockabilly Reds are also equally suited for jazz playing. Their pizz tone has great sustain and grown, without being too overbearing.

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

90140RR - Standard Set
9014GRR - G String  |  9014DRR - D String
​9014ARR - A String  |  9014ERR - E String

SUPER SILVERS

Innovation Super Silvers have set the standard for synthetic double bass strings. Wound with a clear nylon tape over silvered copper windings (which give it their trademark silver hue), Super Silvers are for those players looking for a slightly higher tension set than the Innovation Silver Slaps.

Unlike their Rockabilly cousins, the Super Silver strings have a more organic, gut-like tone, that is round with a blunt attack and quick decay. These characteristics please the musician that is looking for the sound of gut strings, but without the stability and durability concerns. 

Favored in rockabilly and bluegrass circles, Super Silver strings are suitable for any genre.

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

90140SS - Standard Set
9014GSS - G String  |  9014DSS - D String
​9014ASS - A String  |  9014ESS - E String

SILVER SLAPS

Wound with clear nylon tape over a silvered copper winding (giving them a silver hue) Innovation Silver Slaps are thick, low tension strings perfect for slapping. 

Like their Super Silvers brethren, Silver Slap strings have a more organic, gut-like tone, that is round with a blunt attack and quick decay. These characteristics please the musician that is looking for the sound of gut strings, but without the stability and durability concerns. 

Favored in rockabilly and bluegrass circles, Super Silver strings are suitable for any genre, or for the player looking for an "old school" tone at a low, easy playing tension.

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

90140SLP - Standard Set
9014GSLP - G String  |  9014DSLP - D String
​9014ASLP - A String  |  9014ESLP - E String

GOLDEN SLAPS

If silver isn't your style, look to the golden hued beauty of Innovation Golden Slaps! Using a clear nylon tape wrapped around phosphor bronze windings, these low tension strings are great for slap style, or anyone looking for a low tension, easy to play set of double bass strings. 

Unlike the Silver Slaps, the Golden Slaps have a more pronounced front end pizzicato attack. Added to the characteristic round tone and quick decay, the Golden Slaps mimic the sound (and traditional look!) of gut strings, without the maintenance and durability issues.

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

90140GLP - Standard Set
9014GGLP - G String  |  9014DGLP - D String
​9014AGLP - A String  |  9014EGLP - E String

PSYCHO SLAPS

Psychobilly players have a big sound, aggressive technique and blistering speed. It's only fair that their strings do the same!

Innovation Psycho Slaps are larger diameter strings, with clear nylon winding. These are very easy to get a grip on, and provide a very fat sound with good sustain, and that signature "click" of the slap. These strings want to be heard!

For those players playing in Jump Swing and Blues groups, they may find the larger tone and attack of the Psycho Slaps is a welcome addition!

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

90140PSP - Standard Set
9014GPSP - G String  |  9014DPSP - D String
​9014APSP - A String  |  9014EPSP - E String