Detail 01
Stainless steel wrap
Brighter and more aggressive than nickel, and harder, so it resists corrosion but wears frets faster.
Product detailSKU #1274034477882
D'AddarioProSteels EPS170-5 Regular Light 5-String Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Regular light 5-string bass set in stainless steel. For players who want brightness and grip under the fingers on a five-string.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 5-string players who want cutting top end
- Slap and fingerstyle where string noise reads as articulation
- Players replacing dull nickel sets on a low-B bass
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting warm, vintage thump from their bass
- Anyone bothered by finger squeak and fret wear
- 4-string basses — this is a five-string set
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
Regular light gauge
Easier to fret and bend than medium sets, with slightly less low-end push and more flex.
Detail 03
5-string set
Includes a low B. Gauge match on that B string determines how tight or floppy it feels.
Detail 04
Roundwound construction
Textured surface under the fingers. Gives the zing that stainless is bought for, plus audible slides.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your bass takes a 5-string set — B string needs a wide enough nut slot
- 02Strings only. No tools, winder, or setup included
- 03New strings shift tension; expect to retune repeatedly over the first day
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a 34-inch scale bass?
Regular-light 5-string sets are cut for standard long-scale basses. Check the string's ball-end-to-silk length against your bass if you have a 35-inch scale or string-through-body routing.
02How are stainless strings different from nickel?
Stainless is brighter, more aggressive in the top end, and grippier under the fingers. It also lasts longer against sweat and corrosion, at the cost of faster fret wear.
03Are these good for slap?
Yes. The stainless top end gives slap its pop and clarity, and the light gauge makes popping easier on the fingers.
04Do I need a setup after changing to these?
If you're switching from a heavier or lighter gauge, tension changes and the neck relief and intonation will shift. Same gauge as before, a retune is usually enough.
