Detail 01
Medium gauge
More tension than light gauge. Firmer under the fingers, stronger fundamental, and it holds pitch better in lower tunings.
Product detailSKU #1273888006019
GHSM3045 Bass Boomers Medium Electric Bass Guitar Strings -
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium-gauge roundwound bass strings from GHS. A straightforward replacement set for a standard 4-string electric bass.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restringing a 4-string electric bass with a familiar medium feel
- Players wanting bright roundwound attack for rock or funk
- Anyone replacing dead factory strings on an entry-level bass
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing thumpy, muted flatwound tone
- 5- and 6-string basses — this set covers four strings
- Guitarists — these are bass gauges and won't fit a guitar
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
Roundwound
Bright, growling attack with strong upper harmonics. Louder finger noise and more fretboard wear than flatwound.
Detail 03
Bass guitar strings
Longer and thicker than guitar strings. Sized for bass scale lengths and bass tuning machines only.
Detail 04
Electric bass, not acoustic
Steel-based wrap for magnetic pickups. On an acoustic bass guitar the acoustic response won't be what those instruments are voiced for.
Detail 05
$30 for a set
Mid-range for bass strings. Bass sets cost more than guitar sets because of the material in each string.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check scale length — long, medium and short scale basses need different string lengths
- 02Moving from light to medium gauge may need truss rod and intonation setup
- 03Strings only. No winder or cutters included; bass strings need a heavy-duty cutter
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a long-scale bass?
Check the set's stated scale length against your bass before ordering. A too-short string won't reach the tuner; excess length can be trimmed.
02Do I need to string through the body or the bridge?
Both work with a bass set if the length is right. Through-body routing uses more string, so scale length matters more there.
03Are these good for slap bass?
Roundwounds are the standard choice for slap — the bright top end and pronounced attack are what that technique relies on.
04How is medium different from light gauge?
Medium is thicker and higher tension. Slightly harder to fret and bend, with more low-end weight and better tuning stability.
