Detail 01
45-125 gauge
Standard 45 on top with an extra-thick 125 low string. The bottom end carries most of the added tension.
Product detailSKU #1273887997668
DR StringsDrop Down Tuning Medium 5-String Bass Strings (45-125)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Five-string bass set built for down-tuning, 45-125. For players who tune below standard and want the low B to stay tight.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bassists tuning a 5-string down a step or more
- Players whose low B goes flabby with standard sets
- Heavier styles where the bottom string needs definition
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Four-string basses, which this set will not fit
- Players staying strictly in standard BEADG tuning
- Anyone wanting light gauge for fast fingerstyle
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-down tuning design
Tension is set so the strings feel normal when tuned below standard, not when tuned to concert pitch.
Detail 03
125 low B
Thicker than the common 130 alternatives are heavy. Holds pitch clearly when dropped instead of turning to mush.
Detail 04
Five-string set
Sized for a 5-string bass only. Nut slots cut for a lighter B may need filing to seat the 125.
Detail 05
Round core
Slightly softer feel and needs stretching in. Do not cut the string before it is locked at the tuning post.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your nut slot width. A 125 low string may not seat in a narrow slot.
- 02Confirm your bass is string-through or top-load and that the winds clear the saddle.
- 03Intonation and truss rod will need checking after the switch.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these work in standard BEADG?
They will tune up, but tension will feel stiffer than a standard set. This set is designed to feel right when tuned below standard.
02Do these fit a 34" scale bass?
Check the string length against your bass before installing, especially on 35" scale or string-through-body instruments where the winding must clear the nut.
03Will the 125 fit my nut?
Not always. Basses cut for a 120 or 125 B are usually fine, but a narrower slot needs filing by a tech.
04How low can I tune these?
They are built to hold definition when dropped below standard. A full step down on the B is what the heavier gauge is there for.
