If want to make a four-string bass sound retro, get strings from the company that created and defined the sound in the first place. Pyramid Gold Flat-Wound Bass Strings were introduced in 1956, and they continue to set the standard for sound and quality. They are known for their warm tone with reduced action and minimal finger noise, making them easier for beginners to play. The combination of a pure nickel wrap wire and polished chrome finish adds balance to everything from early rock n’ roll to vintage blues and jazz.
These long-scale flatwound bass strings let modern bassists experience the same sound that initially burst onto the scene with the short-scale Hofner 500/1. Put them on a bass guitar from the same era or send a modern instrument into a musical time machine. We ship them the same business day for free when you order by 2:00 p.m. ET.
Scale Length: 33.9 inches
Gauges: 0.040, 0.055, 0.075, 0.105
