Bass Strings

With the longest lasting tone, Elixir® Strings eliminates distractions and keeps you playing whenever, wherever creativity strikes.

Nickel Plated Steel NANOWEB Stainless Steel NANOWEB 80 / 20 Bronze NANOWEB

Guitar Type

Electric Bass

Electric Bass

Acoustic Bass

Tone

Warm and Rounded

Bright

Bright

Feel

Natural

Smooth

Smooth

Wrap Wire

Nickel Plated Steel

Stainless Steel

80/20 Bronze

Technology

Ultra-thin NANOWEB

Ultra-thin NANOWEB

Ultra-thin NANOWEB

Tone Life

Longest-lasting

Longest-lasting

Longest-lasting

Nickel Plated Steel NANOWEB Stainless Steel NANOWEB 80 /20 Bronze NANOWEB

Guitar Type

Electric Bass

Electric Bass

Acoustic Bass

Tone

Warm and Rounded

Bright

Bright

Feel

Natural

Smooth

Smooth

Wrap Wire

Nickel Plated Steel

Stainless Steel

80/20 Bronze

Technology

Ultra-thin NANOWEB

Ultra-thin NANOWEB

Ultra-thin NANOWEB

Tone Life

Longest-lasting

Longest-lasting

Longest-lasting

ARTISTS WHO USE ELIXIR STRINGS

John Paul Jones

John Paul Jones

Elixir Strings are great. I don't have to change the strings all the time and they still sound and feel fantastic.

Hadrien Feraud

Hadrien Feraud

I have a very sensitive playing touch. Elixir Strings are smooth, don't grab my skin and they last. I don't need anything else.

Ben McKee

Ben McKee

Elixir Strings feel right from day one, and they stay right for days. I choose to take them on road because they last.

Michael Mondesir

Michael Mondesir

I can safely say that Elixir Strings not only have the sound I love, but they're very consistent and last for ages!

Derek Jones

Derek Jones

I love these strings! Elixir has been my go-to electric bass strings for over 20 years. I love the consistency of tone, their long life and feel.

Tiffany Lloyd

Tiffany Lloyd

I love playing Elixir Bass Strings because the feel is completely unmatched and the tone is impeccable!  

Samuel G Mpungu

Samuel G Mpungu

Elixir Strings sound brilliant and never break. They give me the freedom to focus more on my music.

ELEVATE YOUR SOUND

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LONGEST LASTING TONE

Elixir Strings have the longest lasting tone compared to any string, coated or uncoated. Sounds great gig after gig. Session after session.

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CORROSION RESISTANCE

With featherweight coatings and anti-rust plating, our strings are protected against tone-killing debris and stand up to sweaty hands and humidity.

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UNMATCHED COMFORT

Experience effortless playability with our ultra-smooth strings, designed for maximum comfort, enhanced control, and reduced finger squeak.

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RELIABLE PERFORMANCE

Elixir Strings can withstand wildly fluctuating temperatures, and even the worst of humidity. Our strings deliver consistent performance no matter the environment.

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GREAT TUNING STABILITY

Players report Elixir Strings stay in tune for longer, eliminating endless tunings that keep your guitars from consistently sounding their best.

Elevate Your Sound

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LONGEST LASTING TONE

Water-resistant symbol with droplets and surface reflection.

CORROSION RESISTANCE

Hand holding a knife above a leaf, depicted in a minimalistic style.

UNMATCHED COMFORT

Sun and rain cloud icon with raindrops.

RELIABLE PERFORMANCE

Tuning fork with sound waves emanating from it, on a black background.

GREAT TUNING STABILITY

What is the difference between Nickel Plated Steel and Stainless Steel Electric Bass Strings?

Nickel Plated Steel and Stainless Steel electric bass strings offer players different tone options. Both string types are popular and, therefore, selecting the right strings is a matter of personal preference. Here's what we can tell you:

Nickel Plated Steel Bass Strings deliver a rich rounded tone with greater clarity and heavier mid-range presence.

Stainless Steel Bass Strings combine concentrated growling mids with an articulate pop and punch.

Our entire range of round-wound bass strings feature NANOWEB® Coating designed specifically for bass raising the bar for bass performance.

Are your bass strings round wound?

Our entire line of bass guitar strings is round wound. These are the go-to for many bass players because of their rich, round tone. With uncoated round wound strings, dirt and debris can collect between the windings, ultimately killing their tone.  

Elixir Strings are different. Our strings are protected with a proprietary featherweight coating that acts as a barrier. Not only is the outer string surface protected, but more importantly, the gaps between the windings are too. Blocking gunk and corrosion from building up. As a result, according to players, Elixir Strings retain their tone longer than any other brand's coated or uncoated string.