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Jim Dunlop Standard Series Nickel Wound Short Scale Bass Strings 45-105

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At a glance

Condition
New
Style
4-STRING
Size
45-105 GAUGE
Configuration
SHORT SCALE
Model
DBN45105S
Weight
3.84 oz
Color
Nickel
Warranty
Please contact manufacturer for warranty information. If item is found defective by the manufacturer, an exchange or refund will be offered.

Features 6

  • WARM, SOLID FUNDAMENTAL: Perfect for laying down thick grooves, these strings offer a sturdy low-end foundation thats nice and warm.
  • PUNCHY MIDRANGE GROWL: A focused midrange pushes your bass tone to the front of the mix, adding an assertive character to each note.
  • RICH HARMONICS: Depth and nuance come through every pluck, pick, slap, or pop thanks to a balanced range of overtones that create a rich, full, and complex sound.
  • TONALLY BALANCED FROM STRING TO STRING: Each string is specifically designed to naturally complement the tone of the others in its set.

Description

Dunlop Nickel Wound Bass Strings lay down the groove with a warm, solid fundamental while cutting through the mix with a punchy midrange growl and rich harmonics. Each set is tonally balanced from string to string to give you a consistently robust low end no matter where you play on the fingerboard. Whether you're a traditionalist, a slapper, or a pick-wielding rocker, Dunlop Nickel Wound Bass Strings give you what you need to build a solid foundation and drive the music forward. 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.

Specs 21

Brand Jim Dunlop
String Gauge Light
Color Nickel
Instrument Bass Guitar
String Material Type Nickel
Brand Name Jim Dunlop
Number of Items 4
Global Trade Identification Number 53, 30

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Great strings
Style: 4-STRING Size: 45-105 GAUGE Configuration: FULL SCALE
I honestly had not tried a set of Dunlop bass strings for probably a couple of decades. I saw these and they were priced right so I took a chance. I was pleasantly surprised they sound good have a very even string to string balance and tension it's just right. Highly recommended
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2026 by cmont

Really incredible
Style: 5-STRING Size: 45-125 GAUGE Configuration: FULL SCALE
I have hybrid string anchoring - Through-body for my Low-B and Low-E and through the bridge for the others. A smooth balanced sound. This roundwound is truly balanced. La Bella has lost a lifetime customer (going back to the 80s). My bass is a custom made long scale 5-string. ⁴Tone and sustain for ages.*. No weird windings that kill tone and sustain. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2025 by WeInSC

Great strings
Style: 4-STRING Size: 45-105 GAUGE Configuration: FULL SCALE
First, let me start off by admitting I am not a bassist. I am a guitar player. I have a P Bass clone to write bass lines for music I record at home. I play with my fingers, thank you very much. No picks for me, even though I am a guitarist. So keep all this in mind as you read below. I like these strings very much. The tone is very even and notes are clear. Even the notes from low E up to G on the 4th string are distinct, which is not common on budget basses in my experience. The stock strings that were on this bass did not have this clarity. Also, the overall tone is nice. You can make it bright sounding, or you can make it mellow by plucking the strings with different parts of your fingers. Something else I noticed is the volume is pretty even from 4th strings up to 1st string, with the D and G strings being slightly louder depending on how you pluck. With this in mind, I can even the volume out with my plucking hand attack. The stock D'Adarrio strings didn't do this. Another nice feature is the stings feel good to the touch. Not as rough as the other brand. It's not as smooth as a flatwound, but still smoother feeling than some other brands of roundwounds. Also, The tension of the strings feel more consistent from string to string. On many basses, I've found that the low strings are really tight feeling and the upper stings feel loose. It is nice to have a set of strings where all strings feel the same aside from size. I don't know if fulltime bassists would agree with what I've said here. They know this instrument far better than a guy that has spent 20-some years playing the guitar. But I would tell them to give these a try if they are using a similar type of string. I have tried many brands of guitar strings and switched to dunlops on guitar. What I found great about the guitar strings also exists in these bass strings. I can't say anything about longevity, but so far I am very pleased with these strings. These strings make playing bass enjoyable for a guitarist. Imagine what they could do for someone that knew what they were doing. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2013 by longtimeVHfan

Sound and play great.
Style: 4-STRING Size: 45-105 GAUGE Configuration: FULL SCALE
Dunlop strings are becoming my favorites! At least for roundwounds. The steel and the nickel are great.
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2026 by Ronald Bender Jr

Bass guitar string
Style: 4-STRING Size: 45-105 GAUGE Configuration: FULL SCALE
It's great
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2026 by Richard McCarthy

good strings
Style: 4-STRING Size: 45-100 GAUGE Configuration: FULL SCALE
These Dunlop flatwound strings are a little more expensive but in certain circumstances they are worth it. I like the tension and they sound really good. The difference in sound is hard to describe but it is noticeable. I don't know if I would put these strings on all my basses but for certain situations they are worth it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2024 by Marc Silva

Pleasantly surprised!
Style: 4-STRING Size: 55-115 GAUGE Configuration: FULL SCALE
I’ve been looking for a set of strings with .115 on the bottom for drop C tuning on my 4-string bass. I tried several brands and they all suffered from the same issue: the lowest string sounded dull compared to the others. I tried these strings as my last resort and was pleasantly surprised. The low string sounds great! I’m probably going to stick with these! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024 by Chris V

Good quality and tone, but a little hard on the fingers
Style: 5-STRING Size: 40-120 GAUGE Configuration: FULL SCALE
good tone, good price, hold tuning well; a little abrasive on the fingers, which is the reason for one less star
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2026 by MildCritter
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