In the early 90s, respected Jazz double bassist, Lionel Davis was in search of creating a new synthetic double bass string as a replacement for traditional gut strings. Senior string maker, Tony Roberts, with over 30 years of experience in string manufacturing took 4 years of research and development to produce the first set of Innovation Double Bass Strings in 1996.

1999 saw the introduction of our first 'Rockabilly' set, 90140RB. It revolutionized double bass players ability to access superb quality strings at an affordable price. They were designed to replicate gut strings for the slap playing technique. Since then, Innovation Double Bass Strings has expanded its range to cater for double bass players from all musical persuasions. In 2018, GHS Strings became the US Distributor of Innovation. In the spring of 2019, GHS Strings acquired Innovation Strings and brought everything to their office in Battle Creek, MI.

Innovation double bass string set Rockabilly, stranded nylon core black nylon tape wound, medium tension 140-RB

INNOVATION double bass strings fill the void between the traditional gut string and more modern steel strings. They have a solid fundament and middling sustain. The unique non-metallic core holds its pitch and is almost unaffected by climatic changes.Honey Hybrid, recommended for pizzicato jazz, suitable for arco as wellBraided, recommended for arco play, full orchestral soundRockabilly, sound great for rockabilly and slapSuper Silver, the synthetic alternative to gut, great for bluegrassSilver Slap, slightly lighter gauge and tension than Super Silver, overall a softer stringPsycho-Slap, low tension but thicker gauge for ultra fast slappingUltra Black, full and dark sound, great for jazzNote: All of the INNOVATION strings do not contain any ferrous materials; they are not suitable for use with a magnetic pickup. They will work with all typical piezo-based pickups.

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