Detail 01
Stainless steel
Brighter and more aggressive than nickel, holds high end longer, but feels rougher and wears frets faster.
Product detailSKU #1273887997794
DR StringsLo Rider MH5-130 Medium Stainless Steel 5-String Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Stainless steel roundwound set for 5-string bass, .130 low B, medium gauge. For players who want bright attack and grip under the fingers.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Slap and fingerstyle players who want top-end cut
- 5-string players needing a tight, defined low B
- Rock, metal and funk where bass has to sit forward
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing warm, vintage thump — nickel suits that better
- Fretless basses, where stainless chews the fingerboard faster
- Anyone bothered by finger squeak and fret wear
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
.130 low B
Heavier than a common .125 B. Tighter and less floppy, but needs enough break angle behind the nut.
Detail 03
Medium gauge
More tension than a light set. Fuller tone and stiffer feel, harder to bend, easier to dig in.
Detail 04
Lo Rider round core
Round core gives more tension and a stiffer feel than a hex core at the same gauge, with a strong fundamental.
Detail 05
5-string set
Covers B-E-A-D-G. Won't work on a 4-string unless you're piecing together a custom set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your nut slots fit a .130 B — some 5-strings are cut for .125
- 02New strings usually mean a truss rod and intonation re-check
- 03Measure your scale length; long-scale sets won't fit a 35-inch bass properly
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will a .130 B fit my bass without filing the nut?
Often yes, but not always. If the B binds or sits high in the slot, the nut needs a light widening. Check before stringing up fully.
02Stainless or nickel for a 5-string?
Stainless is brighter, louder on top and stays bright longer. Nickel is warmer and smoother on the fingers. Pick by tone, not by price.
03Are these too stiff for slapping?
Medium gauge with a round core feels firm. That firmness is what gives slap its snap, but light-touch players may prefer a lighter set.
04How long before they go dull?
Stainless holds brightness longer than nickel, typically several weeks of regular playing. Wiping them down after each session extends that noticeably.
