Detail 01
Medium gauge
Middle tension. Enough push for firm attack without the stiffness that makes bends and fast lines work.
Product detailSKU #1273887997835
DR StringsRed Devils Medium 4-String Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Red-coated medium-gauge bass strings for a standard 4-string. For players who want a colored string set and a middle-of-the-road feel at a mid-shelf price.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Standard 4-string basses on stage where string color is visible
- Players wanting medium tension without moving to heavy gauge
- Anyone matching string color to a red or black finish
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- 5-string players — this set has no low B
- Drop or low tunings that need heavier gauges to stay tight
- Players who dislike any coating feel under the fingers
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
4-string set
Covers E-A-D-G only. Nothing here for a low B or high C.
Detail 03
Red color
The color is a coating on the string, so it sits between finger and metal and slightly smooths the feel.
Detail 04
Coated construction
A coating slows grime reaching the windings, so tone usually holds longer than bare strings.
Detail 05
$32.99 per set
Mid-range for bass strings. Colored sets cost more than plain nickel equivalents of similar gauge.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as a string set only — no tools, winder, or cutters included
- 02Check your bass takes a standard 34-inch scale set before ordering
- 03Colored coatings can shed at fret contact points over time
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the red color wear off?
Coated colored strings show wear where the string meets the frets and where you pick. Expect fading at contact points before the rest of the string changes.
02Will these fit a short-scale bass?
Not reliably. This is a standard 4-string set. Short-scale basses need a set cut for that scale or the taper lands in the wrong place.
03What gauges are in the set?
It is a medium set for 4-string bass, covering E, A, D and G at middle tension.
04Can I use these on a 5-string?
No. There are only four strings here. A 5-string needs a dedicated set that includes a low B.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
