Detail 01
Flatwound
Outer wrap is a flat ribbon, not round wire. Feels smooth under the fingers and kills finger squeak.
Product detailSKU #1273887997875
DR StringsLegend Flatwound Bass Strings - Medium 45-105
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Flatwound bass set in medium gauge. For players who want a smooth, low-noise string surface and long service life over bright, aggressive attack.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fretless bass players who want to protect the fingerboard
- Players who slide often and hate squeak on recordings
- Anyone who keeps one set on for months at a time
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Slap and pop players wanting bright, articulate zing
- Players who want a set replaced cheaply every few weeks
- Anyone whose bridge or nut is cut for very light gauge
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
Standard reference tension for most basses. Usually drops straight in without a nut or truss rod fight.
Detail 03
Flatwound wear
Smooth surface is easier on frets and fingerboards than roundwound, and holds its character far longer.
Detail 04
$39.99 per set
Costs more upfront than roundwound, but flats are typically kept on for a year or more.
Detail 05
DR winding
Hand-wound construction. Expect slightly more variation set to set than machine-wound mass production.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your bass's scale length before ordering; a short set will not reach
- 02Flats are stiffer than rounds, so setup may need truss rod and action tweaks
- 03One set only. No cleaning cloth, winder, or tools included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a 5-string bass?
No. This is a 4-string set. DR makes 5- and 6-string versions separately, but this listing covers the standard four.
02How long do flatwounds last?
Far longer than roundwounds. Many players leave a set on for a year or more, since flats do not lose brightness the same way.
03Are these good for fretless bass?
Yes. The smooth wrap causes much less fingerboard wear than roundwound, which is why fretless players usually run flats.
04Do I need a setup after switching from roundwound?
Usually yes. Flats pull at a different tension, so expect to check relief and intonation after they settle.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Scale Length
- Long scale (34", 35" scale basses)
1 detailsSize & weight
- Scale length
- Long scale (34", 35" scale basses)
12 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Product type
- Electric bass strings
- Korena Special
- false
- Wrap type
- Polished flatwound
- Gauge
- Medium
- Series
- Legend
- Gauge combination
- .045, .065, .085, .105
- Product Type
- Electric bass strings
- Tier
- new
- Model
- FL-45
- Source Id
- site51273887997875
- Core type
- Round
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