Detail 01
Stainless steel winding
Harder and brighter than nickel. More top-end zing and cut, more resistance to corrosion, and more fret wear over time.
Product detailSKU #1274228074161
PeaveyCirrus Stainless Steel Strings 5XL
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Stainless steel five-string bass set from Peavey's Cirrus line. For players who want bright, cutting attack and long-lasting strings.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Five-string players who want punch that cuts through a loud band
- Slap and fingerstyle players chasing bright, aggressive attack
- Anyone whose sweat kills nickel strings quickly
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Warm, vintage tone — nickel-wound sets suit that better
- Fretless basses, where stainless accelerates fingerboard wear
- Four- or six-string basses; the string count will not match
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
Five-string set
Includes the low B. A four-string set leaves you without it and the gauges will not line up.
Detail 03
Roundwound texture
Ridged winding gives grip and the characteristic finger squeak. Feels rougher under the hand than nickel.
Detail 04
Corrosion resistance
Stainless holds its brightness longer against sweat and humidity, which matters if you play hot stages or have acidic hands.
Detail 05
$32.99 for five strings
Mid-range pricing for a five-string set. Cheaper than the six-string Cirrus set simply because it has one fewer string.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm scale length — many five-strings are 35-inch and need extra-long B strings.
- 02Stainless is harder on frets; worth knowing on a vintage or well-worn neck.
- 03Match the gauge to your current setup or plan on a truss rod adjustment.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are stainless strings harder on your fingers?
Yes, somewhat. The winding is harder and more textured than nickel, so it feels rougher and can wear calluses faster during long sessions.
02Will these fit a 35-inch scale five-string?
Check the packaging for the scale rating before buying. A standard long-scale set can come up short on the low B at 35 inches.
03Why choose stainless over nickel?
Brighter attack, more cut in a dense mix, and longer-lasting tone against sweat. The trade-off is a rougher feel and faster fret wear.
04Can I use these on a fretless bass?
You can, but stainless is hard and will chew an unfinished fingerboard faster than nickel or flatwounds. Most fretless players avoid stainless roundwounds.
