Detail 01
.030 high C string
A standard 6-string top gauge. Thin enough to speak clearly up high without going thin and brittle.
Product detailSKU #1273887997864
DR StringsBKB6-30 Black Beauty 6-String Bass Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Black-coated bass strings cut for a 6-string, starting at .030 on the high C. For players who want coated longevity across the extended range.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 6-string bass players covering chordal and upper-register work
- Gigging players who can't restring often
- Anyone whose sweat kills uncoated strings fast
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- 4- and 5-string basses — the set won't match
- Players who want the bright zing of fresh uncoated steel
- Slap players chasing maximum top-end snap
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
6-string set
Includes the low B and high C. Won't work on a 4- or 5-string without leftover or missing strings.
Detail 03
Black polymer coating
Seals the windings against sweat and grime. Expect several times the usable life of a bare set.
Detail 04
Round-core construction
More flexible under the fingers than hex-core at the same gauge, which matters most on the thick low B.
Detail 05
Coated surface
Slicker feel and quieter position shifts, but less finger grip than raw stainless for aggressive players.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your bass's scale length — long-scale sets won't fit a 35-inch neck cleanly
- 02String spacing at the bridge must clear six strings; confirm before ordering
- 03No winder, cutter, or spare strings included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a 35-inch scale bass?
Confirm the set's winding length against your bass before ordering. Extended-scale instruments need enough unwound length to clear the nut.
02How long do coated bass strings last?
Considerably longer than uncoated. The coating blocks the sweat and grime that dull the windings, so tone stays stable for months of regular playing.
03Can I use these on a 5-string?
No. This is a matched 6-string set. You'd have a spare string and gauges that don't line up with a 5-string's spread.
04Does the black coating affect the tone?
It takes a little edge off the initial brightness compared to a fresh uncoated set, but that tone holds far longer before going dull.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
