Detail 01
.130 low B
Thicker than the common .125, so the B string holds pitch better and feels tighter under the finger.
Product detailSKU #1273887997805
DR StringsNickel Lo-Rider 5 String Bass Medium .130 Low B (45-130)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Nickel-plated round-wound 5-string bass set with a .130 low B, medium gauge. For 5-string players who want a warmer top end than steel.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 5-string players wanting less finger noise than stainless steel
- Fretless or vintage-style basses where nickel is gentler on frets
- Players who find .125 low B strings too floppy
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing bright, aggressive stainless-steel attack
- 4-string basses — this set has five strings
- Anyone wanting light-gauge tension for fast fingerstyle
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
Nickel plating
Rolls off some high-end fizz compared to stainless steel and is easier on fret wire over time.
Detail 03
Medium gauge (45-130)
Standard tension for most 5-strings. Enough stiffness for slap without fighting your fretting hand.
Detail 04
Lo-Rider construction
Hex core rather than round core, giving a stiffer feel and tighter, more focused fundamental.
Detail 05
5-string set
Sized for a 5-string bass with a low B. Won't work as a 4-string replacement set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your bass takes a .130 B — some nuts are cut for .125 and need filing
- 02Confirm scale length; longer 35" scales may need extra-long strings
- 03Fresh strings usually shift intonation and truss rod relief — expect a setup
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a 35-inch scale bass?
Check the string's winding length against your bass before buying. Longer-scale instruments often need strings specifically sold as extra-long or 35-inch.
02Nickel or stainless steel Lo-Riders?
Nickel is warmer and smoother under the fingers, with less high-end bite. Stainless steel is brighter and more cutting. Both use the same stiff hex-core build.
03Is .130 too heavy for a low B?
It's on the thicker side of standard. It gives a tighter, clearer B than a .125, though it may need the nut slot widened slightly.
04Do these work for drop tuning?
Medium gauge with a .130 B handles standard B-E-A-D-G well. Dropping further loosens tension noticeably and may need a heavier set.
