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Artist BST45130 45-130 5 String Nickel Roundwound Electric Bass Guitar Strings
- Out of Stock | Next Shipment Due in Approx October
- Nickel Roundwound Construction
- 5-String Gauge .045, .065, .085, .105, .130
- Designed for 5-String Electric Bass
- Full, Warm Tone with Bright Clarity
- Budget-Friendly Without Sacrificing Durability
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Artist BST45130 45-130 5 String Nickel Roundwound Electric Bass Guitar Strings
These nickel-wound 5-string bass guitar strings deliver high-quality tone without breaking the bank. Crafted for players who want dependable, full-bodied sound on a budget, they provide excellent clarity, warmth, and durability that rival more expensive sets.
Whether you’re gigging regularly or just getting started, they strike a great balance: big, resonant lows, focused mids, and punchy highs that sit well in the mix across all five strings, all while offering performance that holds up just as well as premium options. For beginners, they offer the feel and tone of higher-end brands at a fraction of the cost, making them an ideal first set or a reliable, affordable upgrade.
The Tech Features
Brand: Artist
Type: Nickel Roundwound
Gauge: .045, .065, .080, .100, .130 (Medium)
String Length:
- 1st & 2nd string: 120cm/ 47 1/4 inches" (no taper)
- 3rd string: 120cm/ 47 1/4 inches"
- 3rd string taper begins at 93cm / 39/64 inches"
- 4th string: 120cm/ 47 1/4 inches""
- 4th string taper begins at 93cm / 39/64 inches"
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We ship all orders for free. All deliveries are insured so if an item arrives damaged we'll happily refund or replace it for you. Check our warranty page for more information.
Purchases with Artist Guitars come with a 3-year Warranty. Warranty is only valid to the original purchaser and in the original country of purchase. Please take note of your order number to help us verify your purchase in the event of a warranty claim.
If the issue can be fixed by replacing a part, we will send it to you free of charge. Spare parts are shipped from our office in Sydney, Australia. If more extensive work is required our Customer Happiness department will arrange a free return slip or courier collection to get your item returned for further assessment.
Also included in your warranty is our industry leading 100 Days Change of Mind Policy
If you're not completely satisfied with the quality of any of our products, we'll be happy to arrange a free return of your product for an exchange or full refund, including any shipping charges. This also covers instances where you may have bought the wrong size or if you simply change your mind.
If you do require a return, just Open a Support Ticket and we'll either send you a reply paid label for Australia Post or arrange for a collection by courier. This will depend on your location and the product you purchased. If you have any trouble you can contact us.
Customer Reviews
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AnthonyVerified Buyer
Great value strings
Great value strings compared to much more expensive name brand. Happily used these for rehearsals and gigs.
Store OwnerThank you for your review! Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.12 July 2024 -
Grant Ronald FisherVerified Buyer
Electric 5 bass guitar strings
Quick postage, great strings, really comfortable to play and sound great, just as good if not better from the more expensive brands, very happy with them.
Store OwnerThank you so much for your review. We truly appreciate it14 December 2023 -
JohnVerified Buyer
Bass strings
5 string bass strings, great price, quick and free delivery. Livened up the bass nicely!!
Store OwnerThanks for your feedback! We are always here if you have any questions.9 December 2023 -
EddyVerified Buyer
Good value.
I can't really hear much difference when I record these vs much more expensive Ernie Ball's. I've compared them, they sound pretty much identical in recordings. Stop getting ripped off, buy Artist.
Store OwnerThank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback. We really appreciate the support!29 May 2023 -
Matt HarperVerified Buyer
Just what I needed
Good, 'No frills' strings for a 5 string bass that do the job
Store OwnerThank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback. We really appreciate the support!15 March 2023
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Greg RichardsVerified Buyer
Artist Bass Strings
I recently fitted my first set of the 5 string Artist bass strings, and after over 40 years of using the same name brand of strings, I was not expecting much for the price. Admittedly it did take me a few days to become accustomed to the "harder" feel of the strings, and I did have to totally change the set-up as a result, but they are far better than I had imagined. It has only been a few weeks since I put them on, and have only played 1 show, and several rehearsals, but they still sound great, which is more than I was expecting. I have since bought more of them. Great stuff!
28 November 2020 -
Taz HennessyVerified Buyer
Best value strings on the market
I've become a huge fan of Artist Guitars, I have several of their instruments in my collection and have recently decided to start using Artist strings across the board. I've used most of the main brands of string over the years on both guitars and basses. They're all great, slight differences in tone of course, but no one brand ever stood out. Bass strings though, at an average of $50 a set were causing me real financial grief, as I tend to wear strings out fast and I like the bright clangy tone of fresh bass strings. Well my grief is over, at this price I can afford to change my strings more often and buy the bulk packs. They sound great, not inferior in any way to the other brands. Hard for me to say whether they deteriorate faster, as I wreck them so fast its impossible to tell. The only con I can notice is they are slightly less 'soft' feeling. That is, after jamming like a madman for many hours my fingers would hurt slightly more than usual. But after a couple of weeks, my callouses just got tougher and now they feel fine. Bottom line, the other brands cost at least 4× more, they certainly aren't 4x better in any way. I use the 45-100 for std E/drop D tuning, although I have gone as low as drop C# and it works, but that's my personal limit. I use the 50-105 for std D/drop C and again, half step lower to drop B is possible. The 45-130 5 string set drop to drop A no problem, never tried lower as physics gets weird at that point. Highly recommend these strings, especially if like me, you wear strings out fast or aren't a millionaire.
12 October 2020 -
Allan ShephardVerified Buyer
5 string bass strings
I used the thickest 4 strings from this 5 string set to turn transform a cheap 4 string bass. Now I have a low B to match my Ibanez Universe. Haha. These are some smooth strings too. A world of difference over the rough and nasty stock strings.
25 July 2019 -
Gavin TodhunterVerified Buyer
Bass strings
Great strings been buying them for over a year used in recordings and at gigs for the price it’s worth trying them for yourself
28 January 2019 -
Jason BrooksVerified Buyer
Bass Strings
I have been using Artist strings for awhile now, with gigging most weekends, they haven't lost any freshness, and sound great.
19 September 2018 -
Colin SutherlandVerified Buyer
Sweet Strings
Strings seem good so far, have not had any problems. I think they are just as good as any other brand. The price is fantastic and fast delivery.What more could you ask for.
16 August 2017 -
Colin DoddsVerified Buyer
Steer Clear of these ones
I knew these were budget strings when I bought them but I did not expect to snap a B string tuning it for the first time ! That's the big heavy B string. The other 4 do sound fine. But now I have to order another set. My advice is spend a little more get a better set of strings.
16 February 2017 -
WarrenVerified Buyer
BST45130
I have used these strings on four occassions now simply to freshen the sound of my bass and add that "sparkle" we all love. They are fine - no problems with them at all. They don't last like the "brand name" cousins but they do a great job if you replace them regularily. At less than $10 per set in the six pack buy I can keep pace with the guitarists and not bust my bank.
8 October 2015 -
Brock DenningVerified Buyer
Worst Strings ever
<p>I bought these strings a few months ago before one of my gigs, I went to string my bass the day before my gig and the strings didn't properly reach the machine heads! Once all strung, I realised that the strings were completely taught and flat against the neck of the guitar making it impossible to play. Bad strings, do not buy how do I rate 0/5 lmao</p> <p><em><strong>Artist Reply: </strong>Sorry for the trouble with the strings Brock! This sounds like a factory fault - They should reach the machine heads with plenty to spare. We'll happily replace or refund these for you, but can't find your order details. Just call or email us and we'll fix it up for you.</em></p>
13 June 2015
