D'Addario Helicore Double Bass E String 1/2 Hybrid 17" Offers quite good value: the

Offers quite good value: the inclusion of 14 pieces offsets the cost of buying separate books for each instrument

Cat's eyes (Blackwell and Blackwell)

smooth and round sound

The ONE SIZE Petite Plus fits 1/8 to 1/4 size Violins and it's affordable

Sun And Moon  From "Miss Saigon

D'Addario Helicore Double Bass E String 1/2 Hybrid 17" Offers quite good value: theStranded Steel Nickel wound. Helicore strings are a multi stranded steel core string, offering a warm tonal quality with excellent bow response. They are easy to play and are suitable for all double bassists. Features: Multi stranded steel core strings. Moderately warm tonal quality in comparison to Helicore Orchestral. Damping is optimised to create a good balance between pizzicato sustain and bow response, allowing for performances across many