Detail 01
5-string set
Includes the low B. Your bass needs a bridge and nut slot cut for the extra string.
Product detailSKU #1279141578167
DR StringsNEON Hi-Def Orange Bass SuperStrings Medium 5-String
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Colored medium-gauge 5-string bass set from DR. For 5-string players who want the orange look on stage at a normal string price.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 5-string players who want visible strings under stage lights
- Standard B-E-A-D-G tuning at familiar tension
- Restringing a 5-string without switching gauge feel
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- 4-string basses — you would pay for a spare string
- Players wanting a tight, high-tension low B
- Anyone who wants strings to look conventional
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 tension for a 5-string. Setup should carry over if your current set is also medium.
Detail 03
Low B string
The B is the string most sensitive to setup. Expect to fine-tune saddle position and pickup height for even output.
Detail 04
Orange colored strings
Color is on the string itself, so all five change appearance at once when you restring.
Detail 05
$42.99 per set
Ten dollars more than the 4-string version, which is the normal premium for the extra low string.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Strings only — no tools or winder included
- 02The low B usually takes longest to settle; retune it repeatedly
- 03Confirm the B fits your nut slot before cutting the string to length
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a 4-string bass?
You would use four of the five strings and waste one. The 4-string version of this set costs less and is the right buy.
02Is medium gauge tight enough for the low B?
Medium is the standard 5-string choice and works for B tuning. Players who want a stiffer B under heavy attack often go heavier.
03Do I need a setup after installing these?
If your current set is also medium gauge, usually just retune and check intonation. Switching gauge means checking relief and saddle height too.
04Does the orange color affect the sound?
Play and buy them as a standard medium 5-string set. The color is what distinguishes them visually, not tonally.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Orange
