Detail 01
Nickel plating
Warmer and smoother than stainless steel. Less finger noise, less top-end bite, easier on frets over time.
Product detailSKU #1273887997840
DR StringsNickel Medium Lo-Riders 5-String Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Nickel-plated medium set for 5-string bass, including a low B. A conventional-feeling string at a mid-shelf price for extended-range players.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 5-string basses in standard B-E-A-D-G tuning
- Players who want a low B with usable tension, not flop
- Fingerstyle work where nickel's smoother feel matters
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- 4-string players — you would pay for a string you can't use
- Anyone chasing bright, aggressive stainless-steel attack
- Basses with tight bridge spacing that won't clear a thick B
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
5-string set
Includes a low B alongside E-A-D-G, so the range extends a fourth below standard 4-string bass.
Detail 03
Medium gauge
Middle tension throughout. The B stays defined without making the upper strings stiff to play.
Detail 04
Lo-Rider construction
DR's Lo-Rider line runs stiffer than its round-core sets, which favors tight low-end response over easy stretch.
Detail 05
$33.99 per set
Mid-range. Five-string sets always cost more than four because of the extra wound B.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the low B clears your nut slot — B strings are thick and often bind
- 02Through-body stringing needs extra length; measure before cutting
- 03No tools included, and a winder helps a lot with a five-string change
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Nickel or stainless steel for a 5-string?
Nickel is warmer, quieter under sliding fingers, and gentler on frets. Stainless is brighter and more cutting. This set is nickel-plated, so it leans warm.
02Will these fit a 35-inch scale bass?
Check the packaging length against your bass before cutting. Many 5-strings use 35-inch scale, and a set cut short leaves winding on the tuning post.
03Does the low B feel loose?
Lo-Rider sets run on the stiffer side, which helps the B stay defined. Setup and scale length still matter more than the string alone.
04Can I buy just the B string?
This is a full 5-string set. Individual replacements are sold separately, not as part of this package.
