The double bass has 4 strings. It is a classical instrument that is related to the violin and cello, but is the largest in this family.
There are basses that have more strings, but they are usually electric instruments, such as 5 or 6 stringed basses. As well, there are 8 and 12 string basses that have "duplicate strings" that are tuned to a higher octave to it's root string (similar to a 12-string guitar).
4 Strings.
Yes, many have 5 strings
the double bass has 4 strings G string D string A string and E string.
You can play the Double Bass either arco. (which is with a bow) or pizzicato (which is plucking the strings).
4 Strings on a Double Bass
The double bass is much like the string bass, but it is also known as an upright bass, and commonly used in symphonies. It can be played with fingers, (pizzicato) but is usually played with a bow, like a violin. It looks like a big violin, and is played with the bottom of it, (opposite of where you tune the strings) at your feet, and the top around where your head is, while you are sitting down.
their are usually four strings on a normal bass guitar
thicker strings
Some electric bass guitars have more strings, but an upright bass traditionally has 4.
its the same (but double bass strings are a whole lot more expensive).
Many different materials: gut, nylon, steel, chromesteel, copper, bronze.
low to high - E A D G