Detail 01
Light gauges: .045 to .130
The five-string set covers .045 through .130 and is identified as light gauge.
Product detailSKU #1500000470908
GibsonLong Scale Brite Wire 5-String Electric Bass Strings Light
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
For a long-scale five-string bass, Gibson’s light Brite Wire set spans .045 through .130 gauge. It uses a hex-shaped high-carbon steel core with nickel-plated steel winding. Gibson describes the core as maintaining steady tension and the winding as adding punch and sustained, clear notes. The light gauge is presented as easier to move between strings, making this a practical replacement set for five-string practice or performance where the instrument requires long-scale strings.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a long-scale five-string bass set with light gauges spanning .045 through .130.
- Practice or performance on a five-string bass where steady tension and clear, sustained notes matter.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Basses that do not require a long-scale five-string string set.
- Players seeking a gauge set other than the supplied light .045–.130 range.
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-shaped high-carbon steel core
Gibson associates the core profile with steady tension and durability during frequent playing.
Detail 03
Nickel-plated steel winding
The winding is described as adding punch while helping notes ring out.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your instrument is a long-scale five-string bass.
- 02Check that the .045–.130 light gauge range suits your required replacement set.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many strings is this set for?
It is designed for a five-string electric bass.
02What is the gauge range?
The light set runs from .045 to .130.
