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Electric Bass Strings D'Addario EXL165 - XL Bass Nickel Wound, Long scale length 45-105
A String: .085
D String: .065
E String: .105
G String: .045
Material: Nickel Plated Steel
Scale length: Long scale
String Gauge: .045 -
€19.90
Electric Bass Strings Ernie Ball 2833 - Hybrid Slinky - Bass
A String: .085
Country of origin: USA
D String: .065
E String: .105
G String: .045
Material: Nickel Plated Steel
Scale length: Long scale
€18.00
Electric Bass Strings Ernie Ball 2824 Super Slinky - Bass 5
A String: .075
Country of origin: USA
D String: .060
E String: .095
G String: .040
H String: .125
Material: Nickel Plated Steel
€27.00
Electric Bass Strings Dingwall Long scale length 5-String Nickel Plated Steel 045 - 130
A String: .080 (35,5")
D String: 0.55 (34,9")
E String: .100tw (35,5")
G String: .045 (34")
H String: .130tw (37,25")
Material: Nickel Plated Steel
Scale length: Extra long scale
€49.00
Electric Bass Strings Fender 7250M
A String: .085
D String: .065
E String: .105
G String: .045
Material: Nickel Plated Steel
Scale length: Long scale
String Gauge: .045 -
€19.90
Electric Bass Strings D'Addario ECB81-5 - XL 5-String Bass Chromes, Long scale length 45-132
A String: .080
D String: .065
E String: .100
G String: .045
H String: .132
Material: Stainless Steel
Scale length: Long scale
€65.00
Electric Bass Strings Ernie Ball 2832 - Regular Slinky - Bass
A String: .085
Country of origin: USA
D String: .070
E String: .105
G String: .050
Material: Nickel Plated Steel
Scale length: Long scale
€18.50
Electric Bass Strings Elixir 14087 Nanoweb Medium XL
A String: .085
D String: .065
E String: .105
G String: .045
Material: Nickel Plated Steel
Scale length: Extra long scale
String Gauge: .045 -
€40.00
Electric Bass Strings Elixir 14052 Nanoweb Light Electric Bass
A String: .080
Country of origin: USA
D String: .065
E String: .100
G String: .045
Material: Nickel Plated Steel
Scale length: Long scale
€43.00
Electric Bass Strings Fender 9050 M Flatwound 55-105
A String: .090
Country of origin: USA
D String: .070
E String: .105
G String: .055
Material: Stainless Steel
Scale length: Long scale
€39.00
Electric Bass Strings Dingwall Long scale length 6-String Nickel Plated Steel 030 - 130
A String: .080 (35,5")
C String: .30 (33.25")
D String: .055 (34,9")
E String: .100tw (36,3")
G String: .045 (34")
H String: .130tw (37,25")
Material: Nickel Plated Steel
€43.00
Electric Bass Strings Dingwall Long scale length 5-String Stainless 045 - 127
A String: .080
D String: .055
E String: .098
G String: .045
H String: .127
Material: Stainless Steel
Scale length: Long scale
€38.90
Electric Bass Strings Elixir 15433 Light B 130 XL
H String: .130
Material: Nickel Plated Steel
Scale length: Extra long scale
String winding Concept: Roundwound
Subcategory: Single string
_Bottom1: Taper wound
€12.90
Single string E-Bass Elixir 15425 Super Light BC 125
H String: .125
Material: Nickel Plated Steel
Scale length: Long scale
Strings: E-Bass single string
String winding Concept: Roundwound
Subcategory: Single string
€14.90
Electric Bass Strings DR Strings PURE BLUES - Quantum Nickel Bass Strings: Medium 45-105
A String: .085
Country of origin: USA
D String: .065
E String: .105
G String: .045
Material: Nickel Plated Steel
Scale length: Extra long scale
€32.90
Electric Bass Strings Elixir 14077 Nanoweb Medium
A String: .085
D String: .065
E String: .105
G String: .045
Material: Nickel Plated Steel
Scale length: Long scale
String Gauge: .045 -
€44.00
Electric Bass Strings D'Addario EXL170-5 - XL 5-String Bass Nickel Wound, Long scale length 45-130
A String: .080
D String: .065
E String: .100
G String: .045
H String: .130
Material: Nickel Plated Steel
Scale length: Long scale
€26.90
Electric Bass Strings D'Addario EXL190 - XL Bass Nickel Wound, Long scale length 40-100
A String: .080
D String: .060
E String: .100
G String: .040
Material: Nickel Plated Steel
Scale length: Long scale
String Gauge: .040 -
€20.70
Electric Bass Strings Ernie Ball 2834 - Super Slinky - Bass
A String: .080
Country of origin: USA
D String: .065
E String: .100
G String: .045
Material: Nickel Plated Steel
Scale length: Long scale
€18.50
Electric Bass Strings D'Addario NYXL45105 - NYXL Bass Nickel Wound, Long scale length 45-105
A String: .085
D String: .065
E String: .105
G String: .045
Material: Stainless Steel
Scale length: Long scale
String Gauge: .045 -
€25.50

Buy electric bass strings at session

The tone sounds dull, the feel suffers - your bass strings have exhausted their last spark of life. So the bass needs a new set of strings . But the selection of bass strings is large and can cause confusion, especially for beginners. What different types of bass strings are there? What should I pay attention to and which strings should I buy for my bass?

One of the most important points when distinguishing between different bass strings is the garnishment . In addition to the typical roundwound strings, there are flatwound strings that are wrapped with flat wire and are therefore smooth. As a result, they produce little to no background noise when you "slide" over them with your fingers, but they lose a bit of the sound compared to roundwounds.

Bass strings also differ considerably in the materials used. The classic is probably nickel-plated steel strings , which produce a bright and lively sound . If you are looking for an even more high-pitched sound for your bass guitar, it is best to use stainless steel strings . However, it should be said that they are noticeably harder and cause more damage to the fingers. Vintage fans who prefer a warmer and softer sound often purchase Pure Nickel Strings .

So-called coated strings are also worth a look. This coating varies for different brands, but noticeably extends the life of the strings . In addition to a smoother playing feel, coated strings are also slightly less brilliant. Although uncoated strings are slightly cheaper, some bass players swear by the extended life of coated strings to save money in the long term.

Since sets of strings vary in thickness, feel and sound from manufacturer to manufacturer, it is definitely advisable, especially as a beginner, to try out several brands, types and thicknesses of strings in order to find the most suitable set of strings. We also have a large selection of different string sets from well-known manufacturers such as Elixir , D'addario , Sadowsky or DR in our branches in Walldorf and Frankfurt, but of course also here in our webshop.

If you need some help putting on the strings , just take a look at our guides on “Changing electric bass strings ” . There our bass captain Marco will tell you how to optimally put new strings on an electric bass and also a few little tips and tricks for caring for your bass guitars.