GHS Contact Core Super Steels M5200 Medium .045-.105 4-String set of bass guitar strings

General

The GHS Contact Core Super Steels M5200 is a string set for 4-string electric bass guitars, designed for bassists looking for a modern, bright sound with plenty of definition. This medium gauge set (.045–.105) feels firm and controlled, ensuring your low end remains tight, even when you play hard or tune low within your usual setup. Thanks to the stainless steel construction, you get extra presence and a bright attack, ensuring your notes cut through clearly in a band mix, both live and in the studio.

Exposed contact core: more direct and tighter

What makes this set special is the exposed contact core construction. Here, the core is more ‘exposed’ on the bridge side, which often makes the string response more direct and can contribute to a tighter low end and greater definition. Combined with the hexagonal core, this delivers a stable feel under your fingers, with consistent tone and intonation. The roundwound winding also provides pronounced overtones and a clear attack: ideal for pick playing, slapping and tight fingerstyle parts where articulation is important.

For 34” long-scale electric basses

The M5200 set is suitable for 34-inch long-scale 4-string electric bass guitars. You’ll receive four strings in the gauges .045, .065, .085 and .105: a popular medium gauge combination offering a fine balance between tension, punch and playing comfort. This makes the set an excellent choice if you’re looking for a solid, powerful foundation, but with the clarity and bite you’d expect from stainless steel roundwounds. Like all GHS strings, these are also made in the USA.