Acoustic Bass 80/20 Bronze with NANOWEB Coating
The longest lasting tone night after night!
Elixir® Acoustic Bass 80/20 Bronze Strings deliver the crisp, lively tone and feel similar to traditional 80/20 bronze strings but with the advantage of extended tone life.
Description
- Only coated string brand to protect the entire string with an ultra-thin coating, keeping gunk out of the gaps between the windings
- Extended Tone Life – players report their tone lasts longer than any other string, uncoated or coated
- Consistent performance and tone – ready to play whenever you are
- Smooth feel that is easy on your fingers and enhances playability
- Reduced finger squeak – good for both performance and recording
- With less hassle and expense of frequent string changes, spend more time making music
String Gauges and Part Numbers
Acoustic Bass 80/20 Bronze with NANOWEB Coating
| Part No. | Gauge | G-1 | D-2 | A-3 | E-4 | B-5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14502 | 4-String Acoustic Light / Long Scale | .045 | .065 | .080 | .100 | - |
String Tension for Tuning
Tension shown below is an approximation. The tuning is given for a particular scale length (Long=34") and standard tuning.
| Gauge | Scale Length | G-1 Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) |
D-2 Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) |
A-3 Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) |
E-4 Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) |
Total Tension (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) |
34" | .045 / 48 | .065 / 56 | .080 / 47 | .100 / 40 | 191 |
RELATED PRODUCTS
WHY ELIXIR STRINGS TONE LASTS SO LONG
Our coating protects the entire string, including the gaps between the windings, eliminating tone-killing debris buildup.
PUT AN END TO DEAD-SOUNDING STRINGS
Elixir Strings sounds like new strings for a long, long time.
