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DR Strings BKB5-45 Black Beauties Coated Steel Bass Guitar Strings - .045-.125 Medium 5-string

.045-.125 5-string Bass Strings, Extra-Life Black Beauties with Thin Black Coating, Medium
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Coated Bass Strings For Extended Life!

Since 1989, DR has been committed to crafting hand made, superb-quality instrument strings. By blending the best of old-fashioned handmade craftsmanship with cutting edge materials or string coatings, DR continues to push the boundaries of the string-making process. That commitment to quality is what has brought countless top-flight bassists and guitarists to string-up with DRs — from U2's Adam Clayton to Phish's Trey Anastasio and everywhere outside and in between. For reliable tone — acoustic or electric — you can rely on the handcrafted strings from DR.

With the DR Extra-Life Black Beauties bass strings, you'll snag the signature crisp tone, clarity, and volume of DR's traditional handmade strings. Yet, you'll get the added bonus of DR's super-thin coating on the plain strings and on the wrap wire, which extends the life of your favorite strings. And, just as the name suggests, DR's Extra-Life Black Beauties sport a stealth-style black coating.

DR Extra-Life Black Beauties Bass Strings Features at a Glance:
  • 5-string set
  • Medium gauge
  • .045, .065, .085, .105, .125
  • Hand-made with black polymer coat
For super-sleek strings with a crisp and expressive tone, check out DR Extra-Life Black Beauties bass strings!
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Tech Specs

  • Guitar Type: Electric Bass
  • Number of Strings: 5
  • Coated: Black K3 Coating
  • Gauges: .045, .065, .085, .105, .125
  • Winding Type: Round Wound
  • Core Material: Round Steel
  • Winding Material: Stainless Steel
  • Scale Length: Super Long, 37.75"
  • Manufacturer Part Number: BKB5-45

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Rated 5/5

Not just a gimmick.

These are really amazing strings. It's kinda hard to hype up strings - but playing professionally these strings are really the total package. I bought a set on a whim a few years ago because I was curious and they looked cool and I still can't believe how good they are. Coated strings are usually a double edged sword, they stay bright and punchy a little longer but they cost a fortune and feel weird under your fingers. The Black Beauties do cost a bit more than your regular every day nickel strings but not obscenely much and they feel just like regular nickel/stainless steel strings. I'm pretty strict about changing my strings, as soon as I notice a bit of dullness in the sound I swap them out and these strings last me on average 3 months vs standard strings giving me 3-4 weeks. I think the black looks cool and if I have any criticism of them - it's that my fingertips are pitch black at the end of a show if they've been on the bass for a couple months; not when they're new, but when it's getting about time to change them. I definitely recommend giving these strings a go, I know the price is is little bit on the steeper side but they last and sound great!
Music background: Session/gigging
Rated 5/5

Nice strings

I like the sound
Rated 5/5

my Go-To Strings

Even When I get the inch to try different strings i never do. i always use black beauties. I have them on 2 of my basses. They deliver a great tone with or without distortion but using them with a chorus pedal is my favorite. they sound spectacular.
Music background: Bassist & Drummer for 20+ years
Rated 5/5

They Sound Amazing, Just The Funk I Needed

These strings looked beautiful on my bass thank you very much sweetwater. they are 1000000000/10
Music background: Bass
Rated 5/5

Black is Beautiful

Love these strings. 'Transformative' is an overused expression but appropriate here. Put a set on my fretless bass and wow! Purchased additional sets for my other basses.
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