GHS Super Steels L5000 Light .040-.102 4-String set of bass guitar strings

General

The GHS Super Steels L5000 is a 4-string set for electric bass guitar, designed for bassists who prefer a bright, modern tone. Thanks to the stainless steel winding, you get a pronounced attack and plenty of detail in the highs, whilst the lows remain tight and controlled. The light gauge set plays smoothly and feels responsive, ideal if you like to play with agility or need to sustain long sets. A great choice for everything from pop and funk to rock, where definition and punch count.

Tight feel thanks to the hex core

The strings are roundwound, which provides extra presence and a lively string response. This clearly brings out the nuances in your playing, whether you’re playing fingerstyle or with a pick. The hexagonal core (hex core) gives the set stable tension and a tight, consistent feel across all four strings. The result is a direct tone with plenty of ‘bite’ and clear articulation, useful if your bass line needs to cut through a busy mix without sounding muddy.

Long scale plus for 34”–35” basses

This L5000 set is designed for long scale plus basses with a scale length of 34 to 35 inches. This ensures the string length is better suited to instruments with an (extra) long scale, giving you a neat fit at the bridge and tuning machines. The gauges .040, .058, .080 and .102 deliver a balanced, light set with a tight low end and a comfortable playing feel. As you’d expect from GHS, these Super Steels strings are made in the USA.