Detail 01
Long scale
Sized for 34-inch scale instruments. Check your bridge-to-nut length before buying; short-scale basses need different sets.
Product detailSKU #1274115035472
ElixirNickel-Plated Steel 4-String Bass Strings with NANOWEB Coating, Long Scale, Medium (.050-.105)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Coated long-scale bass set in medium gauge. For players who want consistent tone across months rather than a fresh-string change every few weeks.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 34-inch scale four-strings, the standard P and J bass size
- Gigging players who can't restring before every show
- Fingerstyle and pick players wanting even response across strings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Slap players chasing bright, zingy fresh-roundwound attack
- Short-scale or 35-inch scale basses
- Anyone restringing weekly anyway on a tight budget
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
Nickel-plated steel
Steel core with nickel plating. Warmer and easier on frets than pure stainless, brighter than pure nickel.
Detail 03
Medium .050-.105
The common working gauge. Enough tension for firm attack without fighting you on the E string.
Detail 04
NANOWEB coating
Seals the windings against sweat and skin oil, the main cause of dead-sounding bass strings.
Detail 05
4-string set
E, A, D, G. Nothing here for a five-string's low B.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure nut to bridge saddle; 34 inches means long scale, 30 or 32 means short
- 02Check whether your bridge is top-load or string-through, which affects usable string length
- 03Retune and check intonation after stretching; new strings settle over the first hour
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a short-scale bass?
No. Long-scale strings are cut for 34-inch instruments. On a 30 or 32-inch bass the silk or taper can land wrong at the nut or tuning post.
02Do they work with string-through-body bridges?
Long-scale sets generally handle string-through routing on 34-inch basses, but the extra path length matters. Check that the winding still covers the nut before you commit to cutting.
03Nickel-plated or stainless steel?
Nickel-plated is warmer and gentler on frets. Stainless is brighter and more aggressive. These are nickel-plated, so they lean smoother in the midrange.
04Is medium gauge right for drop D?
A .105 low E handles occasional drop D without going slack. If you live in drop tunings, a heavier set gives firmer tension.
