Detail 01
Signature set
Gauges and construction are chosen as a package rather than assembled from a chart. You take the whole balance as designed.
Product detailSKU #1273887997706
DR StringsBZ5-45 Bootzilla Signature 5-String Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Bootsy Collins signature 5-string bass set. A specific gauge-and-feel combination aimed at players chasing that funk bass sound and response.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Funk players who want a set voiced for percussive fingerstyle
- 5-string players wanting a defined low B for funk lines
- Anyone wanting a signature set without a boutique price
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want the darker, smoother pull of flatwounds
- 4-string basses — the B string is wasted spend
- Bassists who prefer picking their own gauges string by string
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
5-string configuration
Adds a low B below standard bass range. Needs a bass with a nut slot and bridge saddle cut for it.
Detail 03
BZ5-45 designation
The 45 points to the gauge of the highest wound string, which sets the overall tension family of the set.
Detail 04
Bass string length
Sets are cut for a scale range. Confirm your bass scale before ordering, especially on 35-inch or extra-long instruments.
Detail 05
Under forty dollars
Signature branding at a normal 5-string set price, so trying it is a low-cost experiment rather than a commitment.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Changing gauge families usually means a truss rod and intonation check afterward
- 02Set includes strings only — no tools, winder or cleaning cloth
- 03Low B needs a properly cut nut slot or it will buzz and go sharp
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?
Check the set's stated string length before ordering. Extra-long-scale basses need longer windings, and a set cut for 34-inch may run out of winding at the nut.
02Can I use these on a 4-string bass?
You'd be paying for a B string you won't install. Buy the 4-string version instead — the gauges for the other four strings are what you're after.
03Are these roundwound?
This is a standard bass set rather than a flatwound one, so expect the ridged surface and brighter attack that comes with it.
04Do I need to set my bass up after changing to these?
If you're coming from a different gauge, yes. Check neck relief and reset intonation once the strings have stretched and settled, usually after a day.
