Detail 01
45-105 gauge
The most common bass set. Fits standard tuning with no truss rod or nut work on most basses.
Product detailSKU #1273887997753
DR StringsBlack Beauties Medium 4-String Bass Guitar Strings - (45-105)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Black-coated medium-gauge bass strings in a standard 45-105 set. For 4-string players who want a black look without changing feel or gauge.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players matching black hardware or a black-on-black bass build
- Standard-tuned 4-string in rock, metal or pop
- Anyone replacing a worn 45-105 set like for like
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- 5- and 6-string players — this set is 4-string only
- Players wanting light tension for easier bending or fast lines
- Anyone who dislikes coating debris shedding on fretboards
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
Medium gauge
Middle ground on tension. Enough stiffness for hard picking, not so much that fingerstyle feels tight.
Detail 03
Black coating
Visual finish on the wrap. Coated strings tend to feel smoother under the fingers than bare roundwound.
Detail 04
4-string set
Four strings only. No B string, so no drop-tuning headroom below standard E without going up in gauge.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your bridge — top-load and string-through basses differ in required string length
- 02Black coating can flake at fret contact points over time
- 03Single set only; no picks, cloth or winder included
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?
A 4-string medium set at 45-105 is built for standard long-scale basses. Confirm your bass is top-load or string-through, since string-through needs more length behind the ball end.
02Do I need a setup after installing these?
If you are coming from another 45-105 set, tension is close enough that most basses need only tuning. Coming from a lighter or heavier gauge, expect to check relief and intonation.
03Does the black coating come off?
Coated strings wear at the frets and picking area with play. Expect the finish to mark up there first.
04Can I tune down to drop D with these?
A 105 E string handles drop D, though it will feel slacker. For anything lower, step up in gauge.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
