Is the Elixir 14087 worth twice the price of the GHS M3045?

Only if you value tone life or need extra long scale. The coating can outlast two or three uncoated sets, which narrows the gap, but the GHS set costs $24.99 at rocktown as of November 7, 2026 against $52.99 at Amazon.

Will the GHS M3045 fit my extra long scale bass?

Probably not. It is a long-scale set with 37.25 in of winding, while the Elixir 14087 is built for extra long scale. Measure your bass before buying.

Which set sounds brighter out of the pack?

The GHS Boomers are the brighter, punchier set. The Elixir 14087 is voiced warm and rounded with heavier mid-range, and its coating keeps that tone steady for longer.

Do both sets use the same gauges?

Yes. Both are 45-65-85-105 nickel-plated steel roundwounds, so tension and feel are close. The main differences are coating, scale length and price.

The Elixir 14087. NANOWEB coating slows the dirt and wear that dull uncoated strings, so the GHS M3045 will need changing sooner.

Elixir 14087 Bass Strings vs GHS Bass Boomers Medium Bass Strings

Buy the GHS M3045 if you want a standard long-scale set at half the price: $24.99 at rocktown as of November 7, 2026, versus $52.99 at Amazon for the Elixir 14087. Buy the Elixir 14087 if your bass needs extra long scale or you want coated strings that keep their tone far longer. Both are 45-65-85-105 nickel-plated roundwounds, so the real choice is scale length, coating and price.

Today the GHS Bass Boomers Medium Bass Strings costs $28.00 less at its best price.

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