Our Factor™ Extended Bass Strings are handmade in the USA by DR Strings. The string lengths are specifically made for the Ex Factor™ 4 bass so no string cutting is needed. We are using DR Strings’ Hi-Beams™ Stainless and Pure Blues™ Nickel, packaged using their new corrosion proof packaging.
Available in Stainless or Nickel
.045 .065 .085 .105 Gauge
US$30 per Set
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Nickel or Stainless Steel? Here are some of the differences.
Sound: Stainless steel strings tends to sound brighter than nickel ones with more accentuated upper frequencies and slightly more lows, while nickel strings are usually a bit less bright but their sound is associated with a more full bodied tone i.e. more of the mid frequency range.
Feel: Nickel strings deliver a smoother feel under your fingers and their wearing impact on the frets is reduced due to the smoother alloy they are made of. Stainless steel strings deliver a slightly rougher feel under your finger and tend to wear the frets more rapidly due to the harder material they are made of. Their brightness makes them last longer though.