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Roundwound bass set
Textured winding you can feel under the fingers. Grippier than flats and harder on fretboards and frets over time.
Product detailSKU #1273887997722
DR StringsHi-Beams Medium 4-String Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium-gauge four-string bass set from DR's Hi-Beams line. For standard-tuned four-strings where a middle-of-the-road tension is wanted.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Standard-tuned four-string electric bass, studio or stage
- Players who want tension between light and heavy
- Restringing a main bass rather than experimenting
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Five- and six-string basses — this is a four-string set
- Acoustic or upright bass, which need their own string types
- Detuned or drop-tuned rigs wanting thicker, tighter strings
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
Medium gauge
More tension and mass than a light set. Stiffer under the right hand, better suited to digging in.
Detail 03
4-string
Four strings only, no low B. Nothing here to string a five-string with.
Detail 04
$25.99
Bass strings cost roughly triple a guitar set because of the length and mass of wire involved.
Detail 05
Long-scale format
Bass sets are cut to a scale length. Confirm yours before buying, since short-scale basses need shorter strings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether your bass is string-through-body — it needs extra string length.
- 02Measure your scale length. Long-scale strings will not fit short-scale basses.
- 03New roundwounds sit bright for a few days before settling.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a short-scale bass?
Only if the set is cut for short scale. Most four-string sets are long scale. Check the scale length listed on the package against your instrument before installing.
02Can I use four of these on a five-string?
You would still be missing the low B. Buy a five-string set instead.
03Are medium bass strings hard to play?
They take more right-hand effort and fret pressure than lights. Most players adapt within a session, but a light gauge is friendlier if your hands tire.
04Do I need a setup after changing gauge?
If you switch from light to medium, tension rises. Expect to check neck relief and intonation, and possibly adjust saddle heights.
