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Nickel-plated steel
Steel core with a nickel plating. Brighter than pure nickel, less abrasive on frets than bare stainless.
Product detailSKU #1274115035491
ElixirNickel-Plated Steel 4-String Bass Strings with NANOWEB Coating, Long Scale, Light (.045-.105)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Coated nickel-plated steel bass set, light gauge, long scale. For 34-inch four-string players who want strings that stay bright past the first week.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who kill uncoated bass strings with sweat or heavy playing
- Fingerstyle and pick playing that needs an easy-bending feel
- Long-scale four-strings used across multiple gigs a month
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Five-string basses or short-scale instruments
- Players who want thumping, low-tension flatwound thud
- Down-tuners who need heavier gauges to stay tight
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.
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NANOWEB coating
A thin layer over the windings keeps sweat and grime out, so the set holds its brightness far longer than bare strings.
Detail 03
Long scale
Cut for a 34-inch scale bass, the standard length. Short-scale and extra-long instruments need a different set.
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Light (.045-.105)
The common factory gauge. Easier on the fretting hand than a .050-.110 set, with slightly less tension.
Detail 05
4-string
Four strings only. A five-string needs a set with a low B.
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Coated string feel
Smoother under the fingers than bare roundwounds, with less finger noise when sliding position.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure nut to bridge saddle. Under 34 inches means short or medium scale, not this set.
- 02String-through-body basses need extra length. Check the winding reaches past the nut before cutting.
- 03Lower tension than a medium set may need a truss rod and intonation tweak.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit my bass?
They fit standard long-scale four-strings, the 34-inch scale used by most basses. Measure from nut to bridge saddle if you are unsure.
02Do they work on a string-through-body bass?
Usually, but string-through routing adds several inches of path. Thread one string first and confirm the winding clears the nut before cutting.
03How do coated bass strings sound compared to uncoated?
Close to an uncoated roundwound at first, and they keep that brightness much longer. The coating blocks the sweat and grime that dull a set.
04Is .045-.105 heavy enough for drop tuning?
Not really. Light gauge goes slack when you drop below standard. A heavier set holds tension better for lower tunings.
