Detail 01
Nickel-plated steel wrap wire
It provides warmth and sustain.
Product detailSKU #1500000428269
DunlopRobert Trujillo Nickel Wound 5-String Electric Bass Strings 45 - 130
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Made for heavy metal bassists, this 45–130 nickel-wound set is built for five-string electric basses with non-tapered setups. Nickel-plated steel wrap wire supplies warmth and sustain, while the hex core is designed for balanced tension and fast, articulate playing. The resulting voice combines clarity in the upper register with a thick, powerful low end that can stay present in dense mixes. It also draws on the custom formulas used for Robert Trujillo’s own strings and is built for aggressive techniques.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Five-string non-tapered bass setups used for heavy metal parts and dense arrangements.
- Fast, detailed bass passages that require balanced tension and clear upper-register response.
- Aggressive rhythm playing and heavy riff work that calls for a thick, focused low end.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Four-string electric basses.
- Tapered bass setups.
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
Hex core
It yields balanced tension for fast, articulate playing.
Detail 03
45–130
A five-string bass set in the gauge range named in the product title.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01These strings are built for non-tapered bass setups.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What setup are these strings made for?
They are designed for five-string electric basses with non-tapered setups.
02What does the hex core contribute?
The hex core yields balanced tension for fast, articulate playing.
03What sound is described for this set?
It combines clear upper registers with a thick, powerful low end suited to dense mixes.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- 130
