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Working closely with the global bass community, we asked 4000+ players what they needed from a bass string, and recruited 1000+ players for field trials to help improve the playability and our protective NANOWEB Coating. Inspired by our field trials, Elixir Strings entire line of round wound electric bass strings now benefits from a NANOWEB Coating made exclusively for bass guitar. With playing experience also enhanced by optimized string tension profiles, flexibility and feel, our Nickel Plated Steel Bass Strings deliver:
  • Rich, rounded tone with greater clarity*
  • Smooth, natural feel and reduced finger squeak
  • Greater durability and response, even during hard-hitting attacks
  • Longer tone life than any other bass string, uncoated or coated**
Elixir Strings is the only coated string brand to protect the entire string with an ultra-thin coating, keeping gunk out of the gaps between the windings. With consistent performance from gig-to-gig, Elixir Nickel Plated Steel Bass Strings remove the hassle and expense of frequent string changes. * Compared to original NANOWEB® Coating **Elixir Strings player survey

GAUGES

PART NO. GAUGE G-1 D-2 A-3 E-4 B-5
14002 4-String Super Light, Long Scale .040 .060 .075 .095 -
14052 4-String Light, Long Scale .045 .065 .080 .100 -
14077 4-String Light/Medium, Long Scale .045 .065 .085 .105 -
14087 4-String Light/Medium, Extra Long Scale .045 .065 .085 .105 -
14102 4-String Medium, Long Scale .050 .070 .085 .105 -

14202

5-String Light, Long Scale

.045

.065

.085

.105

.130

14207 5-String Light/Medium, Long Scale .045 .065 .085 .105 .135

STRINGS TENSION

Tensions shown below are an approximation. All tensions are based upon a particular scale length (Long=34" or Extra Long=36") and standard tuning.
GAUGE SCALE LENGTH G-1 D-2 A-3 E-4 B-5 TOTAL TENSION (LBS)
Super Light, Long Scale Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) 34" .040 / 34 .060 / 43 .075 / 38 .095 / 34 - 149
Light, Long Scale Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) 34" .045 / 43 .065 / 51 .080 / 42 .100 / 37 - 173
Light/Medium, Long Scale Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) 34" .045 / 43 .065 / 51 .085 / 48 .105 / 40 - 182
Light/Medium, Extra Long Scale Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) 36" .045 / 48 .065 / 58 .085 / 54 .105 / 45 - 205
Medium, Long Scale Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) 34" .050 / 53 .070 / 60 .085 / 48 .105 / 40 - 201

Light, Long Scale

Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)

34"

.045 / 43

.065 / 51

.085 / 48

.105 / 40

.130 / 34

216

Light/Medium, Long Scale Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) 34" .045 / 43 .065 / 51 .085 / 48 .105 / 40 .135 / 36 211
Elixir - 45-130 Electric Bass 5-String Nickel Plated Steel w/ NANOWEB Coating - Long Scale Light #14202

Elixir - 45-130 Electric Bass 5-String Nickel Plated Steel w/ NANOWEB Coating - Long Scale Light #14202

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