Detail 01
Nickel-plated steel
Steel core and wrap with a nickel skin. Brighter than pure nickel, easier on frets than bare stainless.
Product detailSKU #1274228081887
DunlopNickel Plated Steel Bass Strings - Medium
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Nickel-plated steel bass strings in a medium gauge. A standard replacement set for four-string electric bass at a low price point.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Routine restringing on a standard-tuned four-string
- Players who want brightness without the grab of stainless
- Keeping spare sets on hand for gigs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Five- and six-string basses needing a low B
- Players chasing thumpy flatwound tone
- Down-tuned setups needing heavier tension
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
The middle of the range. Enough tension for firm attack without the stiff feel of a heavy set.
Detail 03
Roundwound
Ridged winding you can feel under your fingers. Gives growl and finger noise; flatwounds do neither.
Detail 04
Four-string set
Covers E-A-D-G. A five-string needs a separate set with a low B.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your bass takes long-scale strings before ordering.
- 02Changing gauge usually means a truss rod and intonation check.
- 03Nickel plating dulls with sweat. Wipe the strings down after playing.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a short-scale bass?
Check the scale length your bass needs first. Standard bass sets are cut for long-scale instruments and may not have enough winding for other scales.
02Do I need to adjust anything after installing?
If you are coming from a different gauge, yes. Recheck neck relief and intonation. Same-gauge replacement usually needs only a tuning stretch.
03How are these different from flatwounds?
Roundwounds have a textured surface that produces brighter tone and more finger noise. Flatwounds are smooth, darker, and thumpier.
04Are nickel-plated strings hard on frets?
Less so than bare stainless steel. The nickel plating is softer than the steel underneath, which reduces fret wear.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Medium
