Elixir 14782 Stainless Steel 5 L/M

String Set for 5-String E-Bass

Gauges: 045 - 065-085 - 105-135
Material: Stainless steel
Nanoweb coated
5-String light / medium
Scale: Scale long

Available since June 2015

Item number 363132

Sales Unit 1 piece(s)

String gauge 045 - 135

Material Steel

Scale Long Scale

Taperwound No

Number of strings 5

711 kr

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Dull for a steel set

kpln 06.08.2023

These are supposed to be the best strings out there. You're paying for the premium and you should get the best, right? NOPE. Compared to other stainless steel sets, these feel very dull. D'addario ones look and sound much brighter. Even the cheap 10€ Warlock strings are better than this, albeit with shorter life.

It would be acceptable if it wasn't for the low B string. It is BY FAR the worst part of this set. The other lighter strings are actually still pretty good. However, the low B is useless piece of crap. Not only it sounds completely lifeless, you will have zero sustain on notes, and zero attack. I'm attacking the string as hard as a human can, but still no attack. Absolutely worst string I've ever used.

Don't waste your money on this. They are good for 4 string sets but the 5th string makes this set unusable. For me the steel D'addario sets are the best sounding ones by far. If you want cheaper options, get Warwick Red Labels.

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Lasting Bright Tone

Michal B. 08.12.2018

Elixir have really hit the nail on the head here, giving the best of both worlds with these bass strings - great tone, and great durability. Three months in and I still have a crisp tone that overdrives just as well as it did on day one. These are without a double the best bass strings that I've ever used, with the only downside being the price.
I initially had these on an old Stagg bass, but I eventually transferred them over to my new Harley Benton. One thing to be weary of when using these strings is the gauge of the B string - some bridges may need extra work to fit strings that size, though I'm sure Elixir have these strings available in other gauges.

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Pricey strings, but high quality.

Cyborg 23.08.2018

I used Elixir nanoweb nickel plated steels before, which lasted for one and a half year. So far, these stainless steels play and feel great, even though the B is a little dull. With good care, I expect them to last really long.

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Excellent choice for the studio bass

Anonymous 26.04.2023

Bass guitar strings naturally last a long time—much longer than regular guitar strings. However, for a studio bass, which will be played by many different people and will often go long periods without playing, the nano-coating on these strings really helps to keep the sound punchy. Given the extra longevity, these are surprisingly well-priced. We don't intend to go back to non-coated strings: sound is great, price is reasonable.

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