Dean Markley Introduces Blue Steel Nickel-Plated Bass Strings
After keeping them to limited to artists and exclusive dealers, Dean Markley has launched a nickel-plated version of their Blue Steel bass strings. Similar to the stainless steel set, the Blue Steel Nickel-Plated strings are cryogenically frozen with liquid nitrogen to improve their lifespan. The company describes the strings as gentler to the touch. Nickel also creates less distortion for a clearer notes.
The Dean Markley Blue Steel Nickel-Plated Bass Strings come in 4- and 5-string sets with gauges ranging from extra light to extra medium. They carry MSRPs of $34 for 4-string sets and $44.99 for 5-string sets.
Dean Markley Blue Steel Nickel-Plated Bass String Details:
| Cryogenically Frozen |
| Nickel-Plated Steel |
| 4 and 5-string sets |
| Gauges: Extra Light, Light, Medium Light, Custom Light, Medium, Extra Medium |
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How is it possible that they can have a size “Extra Medium”?
I bought a few packs of these and while they are good strings, the B string is pretty weak. I know Tully Kennedy from Jason Aldean uses these and he gets good results. E-G sound amazing, nice and even… Too bad the B string sucks!
what size b were you using?
I’ve been buying these for years from bassstringsonline.com. I agree with Wayne, really good E-G with a weak be. I’ve moved on to kalium because the B string is boss along with the rest.
Thanks for correcting my music notes and telling me I’m wrong Android… haha
*B