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Stainless steel windings
Brighter and more cutting than nickel, with more finger squeak. Resists corrosion from sweat better than nickel plating.
Product detailSKU #1273887997808
DR StringsLo-Rider MH-45 Stainless Steel Medium 4-String Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Stainless steel round-wound 4-string bass set, medium gauge, hex core. For players who want bright attack and long-lasting brightness.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Slap and fingerstyle players who want top-end cut
- Rock and metal tones needing aggressive pick attack
- Players whose sweat kills nickel strings quickly
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting warm, vintage thump — go nickel
- Anyone sensitive to fret wear on vintage instruments
- 5-string basses — this is a 4-string set
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
Hex core (Lo-Rider)
Stiffer feel and tighter fundamental than a round core, with less give when you dig in hard.
Detail 03
Medium gauge (45-105)
The most common bass gauge. Balanced tension that works on most factory setups without adjustment.
Detail 04
Round wound
Ridged outer wrap produces the bright, growling tone. Also causes more fret wear and finger noise than flatwounds.
Detail 05
4-string set
Standard E-A-D-G. Won't cover a low B or high C on extended-range basses.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your bass is standard 34-inch scale before ordering
- 02Stainless steel is harder on frets than nickel over years of play
- 03New strings shift intonation — check it after the strings settle
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do these differ from Hi-Beams?
Lo-Riders use a hexagonal core, which gives a stiffer feel and tighter response. Hi-Beams are round core, which feels more flexible under the fingers.
02Do stainless steel strings wear frets faster?
Yes. Stainless is harder than nickel-plated steel, so it grooves fret wire faster, especially with heavy bending or aggressive playing.
03Are these string-through-body compatible?
Depends on the winding length versus your bass. String-through routing adds several inches of path, so check the length before restringing.
04Will these fit a 5-string bass?
No. This is a four-string set covering E-A-D-G. A 5-string bass needs a set that includes a low B.
