Detail 01
Long scale
Sized for 34" basses. Measure from nut to bridge saddle before ordering; extra-long 35" necks may come up short.
Product detailSKU #1274115036681
ThomastikIN365 Superalloy 5-String Bass Long Scale Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Long-scale 5-string bass set from Thomastik's Superalloy line. For players who want a specific string feel and will pay for it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Long-scale 5-strings, 34" scale, standard through-body or top-load
- Players restringing a B-string bass who want a matched set
- Anyone who already knows Thomastik feel and wants it on five
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Short-scale or medium-scale basses — the winding lengths won't reach
- Players restringing often; the price per change is steep
- 4-string or 6-string basses — wrong count
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 the low B. Buying a 4-string set and adding a single B rarely matches tension across the set.
Detail 03
Superalloy
Thomastik's own alloy formulation rather than standard nickel-plated steel, so feel and response differ from a generic roundwound set.
Detail 04
Price around $116
Well above typical bass sets. Thomastik strings are generally bought for longevity, so cost per month matters more than cost per set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your scale length at the bridge — 35" basses need extra-long, not long scale
- 02Nut slots cut for a thinner B may need filing to seat this one
- 03String gauges shift tension; a truss rod and intonation check after fitting is normal
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a 35-inch scale bass?
These are long scale, sized for 34". A 35" neck may leave too little winding past the nut, especially on the B. Measure nut to saddle first.
02Do I need to adjust my bass after installing these?
Expect to check relief and intonation. Any gauge change from your previous set shifts neck tension and saddle position.
03Are these roundwound or flatwound?
The Superalloy designation refers to the winding alloy. Confirm the winding type against your preference before buying — it drives feel under the fingers more than anything else.
04Why so expensive compared to other bass strings?
Thomastik sets sit at the top of the market. Players who buy them typically get long service life from a set, which changes the cost math over a year.
