Detail 01
Heavy gauge
Thicker cores hold tension when you tune down, so the low string stays firm instead of rattling against frets.
Product detailSKU #1273887997751
DR StringsDrop-Down Tuning Heavy Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Heavy-gauge bass strings built for dropped tunings. For bassists who tune below standard and need the low string to stay tight.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drop D, drop C, and lower on a four-string bass
- Metal and hardcore players who dig in hard
- Bassists whose low string goes floppy in drop tunings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players staying in standard tuning who want easy action
- Anyone with a light touch or hand fatigue issues
- Acoustic bass — these are electric bass gauges
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
Drop-tuning design
Gauges are chosen for detuned pitch. In standard tuning they feel stiff and can pull the neck sharp.
Detail 03
Bass guitar strings
Long scale windings for electric bass. Not interchangeable with baritone guitar or acoustic bass sets.
Detail 04
$27.99
Standard price for a specialty bass set. Cheaper than the setup work of fighting the wrong gauge.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Heavier gauge usually needs a truss rod tweak and intonation reset
- 02Nut slots may need filing for the thicker low string
- 03Check scale length; short-scale basses need a different set
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a setup after switching to these?
Usually yes. Heavier strings add neck tension, so expect to adjust the truss rod and reset intonation. Nut slots may also need widening for the low string.
02Can I use these in standard tuning?
You can, but they will feel stiff and add tension the neck was not set up for. A regular gauge set is easier in standard.
03How low can I tune with these?
They are gauged for dropped tunings below standard. How low depends on your scale length — longer scale holds tension better at lower pitches.
04Will these fit a five-string bass?
This is a four-string set. A five-string needs a set that includes the low B, sold separately.
