Detail 01
Nickel-plated
Warmer and less abrasive on frets than stainless steel, and easier on your fingers over long sets.
Product detailSKU #1273887997732
DR StringsSunbeams NMLR-45 Medium Light 4-String Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Four-string bass set in medium light gauge. Nickel-plated round core strings for players who want a smoother feel than typical stainless rounds.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who find standard roundwounds too stiff or abrasive
- Fingerstyle bass where you want warmth without heavy tension
- Long-scale four-string basses in standard tuning
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Five- and six-string basses — this is a four-string set
- Drop or low tunings that need heavier gauges to stay tight
- Players chasing aggressive stainless-steel bite and clank
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
Round core
More flexible than hex core. Feels slinkier under the hand and vibrates a little looser at the same gauge.
Detail 03
Medium light gauge
Lower tension than a standard medium set. Easier on the fretting hand, slightly less low-end authority.
Detail 04
4-string set
Covers E-A-D-G only. No B string, so five-string players need a different set.
Detail 05
Roundwound
Wound with round wire, so you get finger noise and sustain, not the thud of flats.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One set of four strings — nothing else in the pack
- 02Round core strings can slip if you cut before winding; wind first, then trim
- 03Check your bass scale length; extra-long-scale basses may need a longer set
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a 34-inch scale bass?
Yes, standard long-scale four-string basses are what this set is cut for. If you have a 35-inch or extra-long-scale instrument, verify the winding length before buying.
02How is medium light different from medium?
Slightly thinner across the set, so noticeably less tension. Fretting and bending take less effort. You trade a bit of low-end thickness and attack for comfort.
03Do these work for slap bass?
They're roundwound, so yes — you get the brightness slap needs. At medium light tension they respond fast but push back less against a hard thumb.
04Nickel or stainless steel?
Nickel is warmer, smoother under the fingers and gentler on frets. Stainless is brighter and more aggressive with more finger noise. These are nickel-plated.
