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  • Elites Groundwound Stainless Steel 45-130 5-String Bass Guitar Strings, Long Scale
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Elites Groundwound Stainless Steel 45-130 5-String Bass Guitar Strings, Long Scale

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Brand
Elites
Set gauges
45w, 65w, 85w, 105w, 130w
Wrap material
Stainless Steel
Construction
Ground Wound
Core shape
Hex Core
Anchor
Ball
Scale length
Long Scale (Standard)
Ball to taper length
38” (965mm)
Total length
49” (1245mm)
Silk type
Navy Blue (Red at Ball-End)
Number of strings
5 string

These are Bass Centre Elites Groundwound bass series. These are initially wound like round wound strings until the outer layer where about half of the wire diameter is ground down to a smooth, flat surface. These are designed for the bass player who wants a blend of the feel of flat wound strings and the bright sound and flexibility of round wound.


KIND TO YOUR FRETS, EASY ON THE FINGERS
A special roundwound string with a multi-layered wrap wire micro-ground to a precise gauge and smoothness.

Elites Groundwounds (aka "Halfrounds") are made by grinding half of the outer windings of roundwound strings into a flat surface, creating a string with some tonal characteristics of Flatwounds but with the flexibility of roundwound bass strings - perfect for a bass player who wants a brighter sounding flat string.

Super-versatile, Elites Groundwounds are equally well-suited for any styles of music - Great for fretless and fretted instruments, they reduce wear on the fingerboard and frets yet still deliver a bright, upfront sound with less finger-noise and string-click.

SKU: ELITEGW5

Are these strings the correct length for my bass?

We insist that players use the measurement of ball-end (anchor) to top nut of their current set of strings.  This measurement is more accurate than scale length as it takes into account through-body stringing, and more complex or alternative bridges.  In many cases the set of strings required will be longer than the bass’s stated scale length!  Use these references:

If ball-end-to-nut length is:

Up to 32” choose Short Scale

32”-34” choose Medium Scale

34”-36” choose Long Scale

36”-38” choose Extra/Super Long Scale

If you have a bass where you cannot see the ball-end i.e. a thru-body bass, you will have to measure your string once it has been removed. Before removing the string be sure to make a mark on the string with a permanent marker just behind the nut so you know where to measure to. Then once you’ve taken it off the bass, you can measure from the ball-end to the mark you made on the string.

Re: Delivery. All orders placed on weekdays before 3:45pm will be despatched that same day.  All of our delivery options can be found at checkout or on our delivery page.

Re: Returns. We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.

To start a return, please contact us at info@stringsdirect.co.uk.

For further information visit our Returns & refunds page.

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