Detail 01
Long scale
Sized for a standard 34-inch bass. Short-scale and 35-inch instruments need different sets.
Product detailSKU #1274034477996
D'AddarioProSteels EPS170 Regular Light Long Scale Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A steel-wound long-scale bass set in a light gauge. For players who want a bright, aggressive top end and slinky feel.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Slap and fingerstyle players chasing bright, cutting attack
- 34-inch scale basses, four strings
- Rock and funk where the bass needs to sit forward
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a warm, vintage thump
- Short-scale or 35-inch extra-long-scale basses
- Anyone bothered by finger squeak on recordings
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
Lower tension than a medium set. Easier on the fretting hand, slightly looser feel under a hard pick attack.
Detail 03
ProSteels (steel wrap)
Brighter and more aggressive than nickel. More top-end zing, more finger noise, more fret wear over time.
Detail 04
Four-string set
Covers E-A-D-G only. Five-string players need a separate B string or a different set.
Detail 05
Roundwound construction
Textured winding under the fingers. Gives the growl, but also the squeak when you slide.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01New strings stretch. Expect to retune several times over the first hours.
- 02Check your bridge: some basses need string-through-body length, not just top-load.
- 03Steel is harder on frets than nickel over years of play.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a short-scale bass?
No. This is a long-scale set for a 34-inch scale bass. A short-scale instrument will leave too much string past the tuner.
02Are ProSteels brighter than nickel strings?
Yes. Steel gives more high-end bite and a more aggressive attack. Nickel is warmer and smoother if that brightness is too much.
03Is light gauge too floppy for drop tuning?
Likely. A light set loses tension fast when you tune down. For drop tunings, step up to a heavier gauge.
04Good for slap bass?
Yes. The steel wrap and roundwound texture give the sharp, snappy top end slap technique depends on.
