Elixir 14202 Nanoweb Nickel Plated Steel 5-String Electric Bass Strings
If you play a 5-string bass and hate how quickly strings go dead, the Elixir 14202s are worth a serious look. These are round wound, nickel plated steel strings in a light gauge (.045–.130), built for long-scale basses (34"). What sets them apart is Elixir's NANOWEB Coating — a featherweight polymer coating applied across the entire string, including the gaps between the windings where grime and sweat typically take hold.
Elixir developed this bass-specific NANOWEB Coating through extensive field trials with over 1,000 players to optimize tension profiles, flexibility, and feel alongside protection. The nickel plated steel construction delivers a rich, rounded character with clarity and a heavier presence in the mids — a good fit for players who want warmth without losing definition on the low B.
Key Features:
- Round wound, nickel plated steel wrap wire construction
- NANOWEB Coating designed specifically for bass — covers the full string including winding gaps
- 5-string set, Light gauge: .045 | .065 | .085 | .105 | .130
- Long Scale (34")
- Optimized tension profile for improved flexibility and playability
- Smooth natural feel with reduced finger squeak
Product Features:
- Brand: Elixir Strings
- Model: 14202 Nanoweb Nickel Plated Steel
- String count: 5-string
- Gauge: Light (.045 .065 .085 .105 .130)
- Scale: Long Scale (34")
- Coating: NANOWEB® (bass-specific formulation)
Brand: Elixir Strings
Model: 14202 Nanoweb Nickel Plated Steel Electric Bass Strings
SKU: 14202
Condition: New
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