Belcanto bass strings, with their unique steel rope core design, are best suited for arco playing. They have a quick bow response for classical music, and a natural pizzicato sound. They have a dark and warm tone, and are capable of a wide range of tone colours.

Wound on a distinctively twisted steel rope core, Belcanto strings respond quickly to the bow, yet are soft under your fingers. They have a dark, warm tone that resonates well and has a wide range of color and nuance. Thomastik Belcanto Double Bass Strings are easy to blend and have outstanding projection and sustain using moderate effort. They settle in quickly, intonate well, and have exceptional tuning stability. In addition, pizzicato expression is open and free, making them an option for players in need of hybrid strings.