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Dean Markley

Dean Markley Electric Bass Guitar Strings 2680 Blue Steel Electric Long Scale 50-128 Medium Gauge, Cryogenically Processed for Longer Life

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Size: 5-String


Style: 2680 - Blue Steel Bass MED


Features

  • CRYOGENICALLY TREATED STRINGS BUILT TO LAST THREE TIMES LONGER. The Dean Markley steel bass strings set are cryogenically activated, making them durable, resisting breakage and corrosion for peak performance no matter how hard you dive or bend.
  • A VERSATILE TONE BLEND WITH EXCELLENT PROJECTION & SUSTAINABILITY. Our bass guitar strings provide a distinctive bright tone with perfect intonation, delivering extra crispness in mid-frequencies. Best known by many artists across all music genres.
  • COMFORTABLE STRING BENDING PERFECT FOR PLAYING ROCK & BLUES MUSIC. Our bass strings 5 set features a 50-128 medium roundwound wire, offering a thicker, fuller sound and reliable tuning stability that stays in tune longer while performing a gig.
  • EASY PLAYABILITY FOR BEGINNERS & SEASONED GUITARISTS. Our jazz bass strings offer greater dynamic control and a consistent feel, making them easy to play regardless of experience level and technique. Great for fingerpicking, strumming, and more.
  • AN ICONIC GUITAR PRODUCT COMPANY MADE IN THE USA. The Dean Markley brand is a household name in the guitar used and tested by many, including some legendary players since 1972. We manufacture strings for acoustic, bass, and electric guitars.

Brand: Dean Markley


String Gauge: .05


Color: 5 String - Medium - 2680


Instrument: Bass Guitar


String Material Type: Alloy Steel


Item Weight: 2.82 ounces


Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 5.2 x 3.2 inches


Country of Origin: USA


Item model number: 2680


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: June 8, 2005


Color Name: 5 String - Medium - 2680


String Gauge: .05


String Material: Alloy Steel


Size: 5-String


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    • Huge fan since the mid 90’s !
Size: 4-String Style: 2674 - Blue Steel Bass ML
I’ve been a huge fan of blue steel strings since a dear friend of mine / musician , had given me a set in the mid 90s and said he swore by these on tour as well as in the studio and ever since and I’ve been a huge fan! A high-quality string with a great sound, and for any musician who records, you know the need to find a consistent quality string so that you can keep your tone and have one less thing to worry about in the studio. Highly recommend. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024 by Jerm Addams
    • I Don't Use Any Other Strings
Size: 4-String Style: 2674 - Blue Steel Bass ML
I tried D'Addarios, RotoSound, Fender, Elixir, Ernie Ball, and possibly one or two others I don't recall. Came across the Dean Markley 'Blue Steels' at a NAMM show years ago; two-sets for the price of one. Stringed my Fender 'P', let the neck settle in, tuned, set-up, and played through an SWR-400 w/4.1x10 Hartke. Punchy, but not too bright or tinny. Low-end, sustain and slightly growling or staccato. With proper care, I have played on these strings through two-months of rehearsals, and first half of a three week run. They can be a little difficult to find at the music stores... ordered two-sets for pick-up at Amazon 'Hub'. Won't make that mistake again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2023 by Michael S.
    • Great tone.
Size: 4-String Style: 2675 - Blue Steel Bass XM
Top of the line quality. Great tone.
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024 by Leroy
    • My preferred strings for guitar and bass
Size: 4-String Style: 2675 - Blue Steel Bass XM
I personally love these strings and have been using them for about 30 years. I like them for guitar and bass. I am usually using drop D or C tuning so I prefer the heaviest gauge versions available (drop D or heavy for guitar and extra medium for bass) and they get great sustain at low tuning (I recently bought a fender meterora bass and the strings that came with it would just flap around, I was so happy after I replaced them with heavier gauge blue steels, it was like a totally different guitar after the change over). For me the these achieve the perfect tone, nice and bright. Strings preference is always a personal choice so I can't say if these are right for everyone. But they are top quality and I rarely have an break while playing and I definitely have never had any break during installation. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2023 by Rob H.
    • MTD Bass
Size: 5-String Style: 2679 - Blue Steel Bass ML
Very good evenly balanced strings with a chimey top, and a good solid center to it. Growls nicely on an MTD five with rosewood board and maple over ash top. They settle-in to a really good sound after 2 weeks but since I like new strings, I change them about every month or less. They are round core so they give a bit and are more flexible than pro steels which are hex core. Ive tried many types and I always come back to these Blue steels for my MTD because they just have such a great warm but solid sound. They can sound aggressive or warm depending on EQ. They are much richer than nickel strings because they have so much more harmonic content. You can really hear the complex over tones on certain notes, especially when new. Nickel strings have a stronger fundamental with less overtones and sound a bit rubbery. These will definitely sound cleaner and brighter. Great for Pop, Rock, Funk, Praise n worship, Urban Gospel sound, but I would go with nickel if I were playing Jazz exclusively. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2014 by Woodsballer
    • Dean Markley Blue Steel Bass Strings
Size: 4-String Style: 2674 - Blue Steel Bass ML
These strings are AWESOME!!!! If my bass didn't have these strings on it, I'd probably set it on fire! It's not even worth playing without THESE STRINGS!!!! If you're not using Dean Markley Blue Steels, you're obviously a complete amateur poser with no life and no future!!!! I can't believe you even bother wasting the planet's air if you don't have Dean Markley Blue Steel Strings!!!! Punch yourself in the face right now if you don't immediately install Dean Markley Blue Steel Strings!!!! Just stop being a musician!!!! Even if you play the tuba, you should have Dean Markley Blue Steel Strings on it!!!! Get some for your Stradivarius! Put a set on your banjo! If you don't play anything, get something and put Dean Markley Blue Steel Strings on it, QUICK!!!! Before it's too late!!!! Just kidding, but they are really good strings. Nice bright tone, no duds. With proper care, they last a pretty good while, too. Great value, even though you can find less expensive strings. Sometimes you get what you pay for, right? ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2011 by Watermaker
    • Best round wound bass strings
Size: 4-String Style: 2676 - Blue Steel Bass MED
I had never used these strings before, but they were recommended to me. Fabulous tone, resonance, sustain... They made the guitar sound better than it ever has.
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2023 by IJB
    • my go to string
Size: 4-String Style: 2674 - Blue Steel Bass ML
I have used these for decades for 4 and 5 string basses but they are getting a bit sparse. I hope they don't get phased out. I love the full tone, balance, and richness in both high and bottom notes, especially for live stage work. They have always been consistent. Never had one break or unwind....ever. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2022 by texacan

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