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Light gauges: .045, .065, .085, .105
This is the lighter of the two available Brite Wire short-scale gauge sets.
Product detailSKU #1500000470900
GibsonShort Scale Brite Wire Electric Bass Strings Light
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Made for short-scale electric basses, this light Brite Wire set combines a high-carbon hex core with nickel-plated steel winding. The .045–.105 gauges are the lighter of Gibson’s two available sets, for players choosing a lighter string feel. Gibson describes the construction as strong for frequent or hard playing, with clear, punchy notes and sustained ring. It is a focused replacement-string choice when your bass calls for a short-scale set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing strings on a short-scale electric bass with Gibson’s lighter .045–.105 gauge set.
- Players seeking clear, punchy bass notes and sustained ring from nickel-plated steel winding.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Basses that do not require a short-scale string set.
- Players who want Gibson’s medium .050–.070–.085–.105 gauge configuration.
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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High-carbon hexagonal steel core
Gibson uses this core construction for strength and longer service under frequent or hard playing.
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Nickel-plated steel winding
The winding is associated with a loud, ringing response and clear, punchy notes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your bass takes short-scale strings.
- 02Choose light gauges rather than Gibson’s available medium set.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauges are in the light set?
The set contains .045, .065, .085 and .105 gauges.
02What scale bass is it for?
It is designed for short-scale electric basses.
