Description
Swap out that dead-feeling low B and you’ll notice it immediately — Sadowsky’s Blue Label nickel strings trade brittle brightness for a rounder, more musical midrange that sits perfectly in a band mix. This 5-string Standard set runs 45-65-85-105-130T, giving you a comfortable, lower-tension feel that’s easy on the fretting hand without going floppy.
The bright nickel wrap over a hex core lands right in that sweet spot between stainless steel’s zing and the mellower nickel sets out there. You get more warmth and smoothness under the fingers than stainless, but with enough top-end clarity to cut through a mix — no muddiness, no dullness. These are built specifically for top-loading bridges, so double-check your bass setup before ordering.
If your current strings sound flat or feel dead against your fingertips, that’s the tone-killer talking, not your bass. A fresh set of Blue Labels brings back the punch, the sustain, and that satisfying snap on every string, low B included.
- 5-string Standard gauge set: 45-65-85-105-130T
- Bright nickel wrap on hex core construction
- Warmer than stainless, brighter than standard nickel
- Smooth feel under the fingers
- Designed for top-loading bridges
- Weight: 0.40 lbs | Dimensions: 7 x 7 x 1 in
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