Detail 01
Phosphor bronze
Brighter and more articulate than 80/20 bronze when new, and it holds that tone longer as it ages.
Product detailSKU #1274034478167
D'AddarioEPBB170-5 Phosphor Bronze, Long-Scale, 5-String Acoustic Bass Guitar Strings
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Long-scale phosphor bronze strings for a 5-string acoustic bass. Replacement set for players who need a low B on an acoustic.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 5-string acoustic bass owners needing a full replacement set
- Players who want brighter, more cutting acoustic bass tone
- Long-scale acoustic basses, 34-inch scale and similar
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- 4-string acoustic bass players — this set has an extra string
- Short- or medium-scale basses where length may fall short
- Electric bass — phosphor bronze is not magnetic-pickup friendly
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Long scale
Sized for a 34-inch-scale bass. Check your scale length before ordering — a short set will not reach.
Detail 03
5-string
Includes a low B. Adds notes below standard E tuning for lower parts.
Detail 04
Acoustic bass specific
Wound for acoustic projection rather than for driving a magnetic pickup, so it favors unamplified volume.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure nut to bridge saddle to confirm long scale before ordering
- 02One set only — no tools, winder, or cutters included
- 03A low B may need a wider nut slot on some basses
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these work on my electric bass?
Not well. Phosphor bronze is a bronze alloy and does not respond strongly to magnetic pickups. Use nickel or steel electric bass strings instead.
02What scale length do I need?
Long scale, which is typically 34 inches from nut to saddle. Measure your bass first — short and medium scale instruments need different sets.
03Can I use these on a 4-string bass?
You can use five of the strings and set the extra aside, but a matched 4-string set is a better value.
04Do these work with a piezo pickup?
Yes. Piezo pickups read string vibration through the saddle rather than magnetically, so bronze strings work fine.
