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Jim Dunlop Super Bright Nickel Wound Bass Strings 40-100

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Style: 4-STRING


Size: 40-100


Configuration: FULL SCALE


Features

  • SWEET, MUSICAL HIGHS WITH PUNCHY MIDS AND A BALANCED BOTTOM: Super Bright Nickel Wound Bass Strings are tuned to put your groove front and center with clarity, punch, and an even, supportive low end.
  • SILKY SMOOTH FEEL: Soft to the touch, these strings make for comfortable movement up and down the fingerboard.
  • DETAIL IN EVERY NOTE: Lighter tension reduces fatigue and boosts control, letting every nuance of your playing shine through the mix.
  • TONALLY BALANCED FROM STRING TO STRING: Each string is specifically designed to naturally complement the tone of the others in its set.
  • CHANGE EM UP: For consistent performance and vibrant tone gig after gig, always keep an extra set of Dunlop Strings on hand for when its time to refresh your sound.
  • MADE IN U.S.A.: Crafted with pride and precision for quality you can rely on and tone that never quits.

Description

Dunlop Super Bright Bass Strings put your sound front and center with a crisp, vibrant top end and a fat bottom with a focused fundamental. Carefully designed by our team of bass players and tested by pros on the road, these strings sing with clear, defined highs that are supported by a fat, balanced bottom that keeps your sound full and round. Lighter tension provides a superior response to playing nuances, and the silky smooth feel of each string lets you get up and down the fretboard with ease and comfort. With extra-long life and exceptional string to string balance, Dunlop Super Bright Bass Strings allow the natural voice of your bass to come through. As with everything we make, we started from scratch and designed Dunlop Strings from the ground up to fit our vision of what a string should be. Each of our formulas is developed with on-the-road feedback from some of the greatest players in the world. At our headquarters in Benicia, California, we take a hands-on approach, running our machines at a slower pace and producing smaller batches, which allows us much more control at every step of the process. We also seal them in a protective bag for freshness and longevity. Every set of Dunlop Strings is the result of our obsession with details, which is ultimately an obsession with quality, consistency, and serving your needs as a player. Inside each pack of Dunlop Strings is more than 50 years of deep knowledge and experience gained from working with guitar players to further their playing experience. Made in the USA.

Brand: Jim Dunlop


String Gauge: '40,60,80,100'


Color: Silver


Instrument: Bass Guitar


String Material Type: Nickel


Brand Name: Jim Dunlop


Instrument: Bass Guitar


Global Trade Identification Number: 93


UPC: 710137075993


Manufacturer Part Number: DBSBN40100


Set Name: 40-100


Warranty Description: Please contact manufacturer for warranty information. If item is found defective by the manufacturer, an exchange or refund will be offered.


Unit Count: 4.0 Count


Item Type Name: Super Bright Nickel Wound Bass Strings 40-100


Model Name: 38420401031


Model Number: DBSBN40100


Item Weight: 3.2 ounces


Manufacturer: Jim Dunlop


String Material Type: Nickel


Coating Description: coated


Body Material Type: Nickel


Material Type: Nickel


String Gauge: '40,60,80,100'


Color: Silver


Finish Type: Silver Plated


Sound Profile: Bright, Balanced


Recommended Uses For Product: Playing bass guitar


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Longest lasting roundwound strings
Style: 4-STRING Size: 45-105 Configuration: FULL SCALE
I've been playing bass since 1986. I've used just about every brand of long scale bass strings on the market. Dunlop Super Brights in Nickel and Stainless Steel feature the longest life, high end zing, plenty of bottom-end thump and piano-like tone. I use these on passive and active basses.... traditional basses like the Fender Precision and contemporary basses such as the Ibanez Soundgear. Dunlop Super Brights sound good on any bass. The Low B strings are just as good as the E-A-D-G strings on 5&6 string sets. Highly recommended. Great value for the money. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2021 by BFM90

  • A GOOD DEAL FOR LIGHT BASS STRINGS
Style: 4-STRING Size: 45-105 Configuration: FULL SCALE
BEST LOW-COST BASS STRINGS IN A NORMAL LIGHT GAUGE.
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2025 by Guitartec

  • Surprising sound!
Style: 5-STRING Size: 45-125 Configuration: FULL SCALE
I normally use flatwound bass strings, but they wouldn't fit thru the body of my new bass. So on a friends suggestion, I tried these strings on my ESP LTD B-5 bass. And I LOVE them. Such a unique sound - bright but without sacrificing bottom end. And even though they are roundwound, they are not uncomfortable to play for someone that normally uses flatwound strings. If you are looking for something with a great tone across the spectrum, give these a try! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2026 by G. Hess

  • Good string if you like nickel. Good string if you like nickel.
Style: 4-STRING Size: 40-100 Configuration: FULL SCALE
It's nice that Dunlop makes these gauges now. So easy on the wrist and fingers. I bought these and the stainless steel. These are good but I'm just not a nickel string fan. I gave them their chance though. For those of you who enjoy nickel strings over stainless steel, these are worth checking out. So the stars I gave it does not reflect whether it's a good string or not. It's great. It's just not my cup of tea over their stainless steel strings. Try them! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2022 Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2022 by Thomas W Murphy

  • ... 5 string - Aguilar rig These strings combine the best of all worlds - bright
Style: 5-STRING Size: 45-125 Configuration: FULL SCALE
Sadowsky 5 string - Aguilar rig These strings combine the best of all worlds - bright, lots of growl, excellent feel, and fat warmth. Love DR HI Beams, but they lack warmth when needed - Sadowsky stainless blues have fantastic tone, great growl, excellent fundamental tone, but the feel is very tight, not as comfy as the DR's. Sadowsky nickle blues - nice growl, great sound, much warmer, also a little quieter - the tapered B string is the best sounding of all B strings. The E String seems a little quiet in contrast to the B (we're splitting hairs here). Even still, the Sadowsky Nickels also have that tight (inflexible) feel. The Dunlops have a more flexible feel, and seem to hold up under varied tonal demands (Motown to Slap), I'm able to dial tones that stay consistent through the spectrum. It's amazing what Dunlop has been able to accomplish in 12 years of string manufacturing. YMMV depending on your style, bass, and rig - but for me the testing is over, and sticking with Dunlop Super Bright nickels. cheers! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2017 by Kamyb1435

  • great feel
Style: 5-STRING Size: 40-120 Configuration: FULL SCALE
These strings beat my expectations. It's the first time I have purchased light gauge strings anticipating a loss of low end frequencies. These strings have full range sound, great tone, and an excellent feel. I was looking for strings with less tension as I was fighting getting around on my 5 string bass with medium gauge strings which I have always used on my basses. Before ditching the bass I thought I would try a lighter gauge and consensus on bass forums were the Dunlop strings. Result for me, keeping the bass and recommending Dunlop strings. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2023 by gary

  • Bass strings
Style: 5-STRING Size: 40-120 Configuration: FULL SCALE
These are my go to strings. I use DR high beams for years. I like these little better they seem to last a little longer. They seem to have a little more punch. I have nothing bad to say about them for the price range. I think they're excellent
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2025 by dennis sexton

  • Ibanez BTB 6 string approved
Style: 6-STRING Size: 30-130 Configuration: FULL SCALE
I have a tricky 35" BTB Ibanez that is hard to find strings for. With the extended scale length most standard length strings do not fit. Happy to report these worked great. The taper of the string was perfect just beyond nut and they have snappy brightness I was looking for in recording. I also appreciate that I didn't refinance the house to shoe my 6 string bass. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2024 by McMustard

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