Detail 01
Stainless steel
Harder and more corrosion-resistant than nickel. Brighter and grittier under the fingers, and rougher on frets over time.
Product detailSKU #1273887997881
DR StringsLo Rider MH6-30 Medium Stainless Steel 6-String Bass Guitar Strings .125 Low B
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Six-string bass set in stainless steel, medium gauge, with a .125 low B. For extended-range players who want a bright, cutting string with a firm low end.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Six-string bass players needing a matched low B and high C
- Metal and progressive players who want cut through dense mixes
- Players with acidic sweat who kill nickel strings fast
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Four- and five-string basses; the count will not match
- Players chasing a warm, vintage, rolled-off tone
- Anyone bothered by fret wear from harder string material
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
.125 low B
A thick B that holds pitch and stays tight instead of flopping, but needs a nut slot cut wide enough.
Detail 03
Six-string set
Adds both a low B and a high C. Only fits a bass with six tuners and a six-slot nut and bridge.
Detail 04
Medium gauge
Middle-of-the-road tension across the set, so the B is not overbuilt relative to the higher strings.
Detail 05
Hex core (Lo Rider)
Stiffer core than round-core sets. Tighter feel, faster attack, less give when you dig in.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check that your bridge string spacing and nut slots accept a .125 B
- 02Confirm scale length; a 35-inch bass needs enough winding past the nut
- 03Stainless is abrasive, so expect faster fret wear than nickel
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this set on a 5-string bass?
Not as sold. It is built as a six-string set with both a low B and high C. You would be discarding a string and mismatching the balance.
02Is stainless steel harder on frets than nickel?
Yes. Stainless is a harder alloy, so it wears frets faster. The trade is brighter tone and better resistance to corrosion.
03Will the .125 B fit my nut?
Check first. Basses cut for a .130 or .128 will be fine, but a narrow slot needs filing to seat a .125 properly.
04What does the hex core change?
The winding grips a hex core tighter, giving a stiffer, more focused feel and quicker attack than a round-core string of the same gauge.
