Detail 01
Round core
Supports the soft, bendy playing feel described for the set.
Product detailSKU #1500000467547
DR StringsHi-Beam SMR5-45 5-String Short Scale Electric Bass Strings (45-125)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Hi-Beam SMR5-45 is a five-string stainless-steel set for short-scale electric bass, using round cores and gauges from .045 to .125. Its bendy, soft feel is aimed at making longer practice time more comfortable under the fingers. Notes are described as clear rather than harsh, and the set is balanced so a change from one string to another does not bring an uneven response. It is also made to retain its sound over many weeks of regular playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Short-scale five-string bass practice where a soft, bendy feel is a priority.
- Bass parts that need clear notes and even response across all five strings.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Basses that are not short-scale five-string models.
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
Stainless-steel wrap wire
Contributes to the clear, bright character described for these strings.
Detail 03
Gauges: .045–.125
Sets the stated range from the thinnest to thickest string.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a short-scale set for five-string electric bass.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What bass is this set intended for?
It is made for five-string short-scale electric basses.
02What gauge range does it use?
The set runs from .045 to .125.
03How does it feel to play?
The round-core construction is described as soft and bendy under the fingers.
