Payson Introduces Fanned Nickel Steel Medium Light Bass Strings

Payson Fanned Nickel Steel Medium Light Bass StringsPayson has introduced a new Medium Light gauge set to their fanned nickel steel bass strings. As with the rest of the series, the Payson Fanned Nickel Steel Medium Light Bass Strings are designed specifically for Dingwall basses, or any other boutique builders using fanned multi-scale lengths from 34 to 37 inches.

The set’s gauges are .130T, .100T, .078T, .058, .044, and each string terminates in a black ball end.. The company explains that the new strings “are designed to be used with the tone control as wide open as possible taking advantage of the Dingwall pickups wide frequency response.” They’re available now with a street price of $34.

For more info, check out the Payson Facebook page.

Payson Fanned Nickel Steel Bass String Details:

  • Designed for 34-37? Multi-scale Basses
  • B, E, A, and D Strings are Tapered
  • Gauges: .130T, .100T, .078T, .058, .044

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