Detail 01
Nickel-plated steel
Brighter than pure nickel, softer on frets than stainless. The default sound most people picture from a bass roundwound.
Product detailSKU #1275776906108
Musician's GearElectric 5-String Nickel Plated Steel Bass Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Entry-level nickel-plated steel strings for 5-string bass. A cheap set for restringing a backup, a practice bass, or a student instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restringing a student or backup 5-string without spending much
- Players who change strings often and want low cost per set
- Stocking spares in a gig bag
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a specific gauge or tension — this is a basic set
- 4-string basses; the extra B string is wasted
- Anyone chasing a particular flatwound or coated feel
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
5-string set
Includes a low B. Check that your bridge and nut are cut for the thicker B before fitting.
Detail 03
Roundwound construction
Textured surface gives finger noise and grip. It also wears frets faster than a smooth flatwound.
Detail 04
Budget tier
Expect shorter bright life than premium sets. Fine when you restring often, less so if you want months of consistency.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your bass scale length — long-scale strings won't fit a short-scale neck
- 02Through-body stringing needs extra length; confirm before ordering
- 03New strings stretch, so expect retuning over the first day or two
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a 34-inch scale bass?
Confirm the set's scale rating before ordering. Most standard 5-string sets cover 34-inch, but through-body routing needs additional length past the bridge.
02Do I need to adjust my truss rod after changing strings?
Only if the new gauge differs from your old set. Same gauge means same tension and the neck relief stays where it was.
03Are these coated?
No. These are plain nickel-plated steel, so skin oils reach the windings and they dull faster than a coated set.
04Can I use these on a 4-string?
You'd be discarding the B string and paying for it. A dedicated 4-string set makes more sense.
