Detail 01
American stainless-steel wrap wire over a round core
This construction is associated here with a fuller, clearer voice and strong punch.
Product detailSKU #1500000467539
DR StringsFat-Beam FB5-130 5 String Electric Bass Strings (45-130)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Fat-Beam FB5-130 brings the Fat-Beam approach to a five-string electric bass in .045–.130 gauges. American stainless-steel wrap wire sits over a round core, with a slow winding process that packs the wire tightly and evenly. The result is described as a bigger, clearer bass sound: thick low notes, pronounced mids, sharp highs, and punch when played hard. It also keeps high notes clear for slap, pop, and pick techniques.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Five-string bass parts where thick low notes and more prominent mids need to remain defined.
- Harder attacks that call for the punch described by the tightly and evenly wound construction.
- Slap, pop, or pick work needing clear high notes alongside strong low-end weight.
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
.045–.130 gauge
A five-string range with thick, strong low notes and sharper higher notes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your bass is a five-string model and that .045–.130 gauges are appropriate for its setup.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauge range does FB5-130 use?
The set runs from .045 to .130.
02What techniques are named for these strings?
The description specifically mentions slap, pop, and pick playing.
