Detail 01
High-carbon steel hex core
The core is shaped to keep the winding tight and support longer string life.

Independent shopping perspective
Gibson’s ultra-light Brite Wire set is made for long-scale electric bass, using a high-carbon steel hex core and nickel-plated steel windings. The shaped core holds the winding tightly and is intended to help the strings last through frequent playing. Its nickel-plated winding material is designed for clear, full, loud notes, so the bass can stay present at home or in a band mix. Select this version when you want the ultra-light option in the range.

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What matters in use
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 01
The core is shaped to keep the winding tight and support longer string life.
Detail 02
They are intended to produce clear, full, loud notes.
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Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
They are long-scale electric bass strings.
Each string has a hex-shaped high-carbon steel core.
This is the ultra-light-gauge set.