Detail 01
Five strings with a low B
The B is the hard part of any five set. A matched B keeps tension and feel even across all five.
Product detailSKU #1273888005947
GHS5-5M-DYB 5-string Bass Strings With Low-B
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A full 5-string bass set with a low B, from GHS. For players who need a straightforward replacement set for a five-string.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Five-string players restringing a B-E-A-D-G bass
- Anyone who wants a matched set rather than a single B
- Keeping a spare set in the gig bag
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Four-string basses — you pay for a string you won't use
- Players hunting a specific gauge-by-gauge custom setup
- Six-string or extended-range basses
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
Full set, not singles
You change everything at once, so the instrument settles evenly instead of one new string sitting louder than the rest.
Detail 03
Bass gauge, not guitar
These are made for a bass's scale and tension. They will not work on a baritone or standard guitar.
Detail 04
GHS bass set
Standard-diameter ball ends and windings that fit typical bass tuner posts and bridge saddles.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your scale length — 34-inch and 35-inch basses need different string lengths
- 02Through-body stringing eats extra length; confirm before cutting anything
- 03Expect to retune several times over the first day as the B settles
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a 35-inch scale bass?
Check the set length against your bass before ordering. A 35-inch scale, and especially a through-body bridge, needs more usable string than a standard 34-inch bolt-on.
02Do I need to adjust my truss rod after restringing?
Only if you switch to a noticeably different tension than what was on there. Same tension in, same tension out, and the neck relief usually stays put.
03Can I use these on a four-string?
The four common strings would work, but you would be paying for the B string and throwing it away. Buy a four-string set instead.
04How long does the low B take to settle?
Longer than the rest. Stretch it by hand a few times and retune over the first day or two of playing before you trust it on a gig.
