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Markbass Ultimate Series Soft Touch Electric Bass Nickel Plated Steel Strings

Markbass Ultimate Series Soft Touch Electric Bass Nickel Plated Steel Strings

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Our take on the Markbass Ultimate Series Soft Touch Electric Bass Nickel Plated Steel Strings

Markbass Ultimate Series Soft Touch strings are a 45-130 nickel-plated steel roundwound set for electric bass, built on hexagonal high-carbon steel cores. The 45-130 range covers a standard four-string set with a heavy low end, and the nickel plating gives a warmer, softer feel than pure steel. At $29.99 at Guitar Center as of November 7, 2026, they sit at the low end of what a five-store spread for a name-brand bass set usually runs.

Best forFour-string players wanting a heavy 45-130 setPlayers who prefer a softer nickel feel over bright steelBassists replacing strings on a standard-scale bassBudget-minded players who still want a branded set
Pros
  • Nickel-plated winding feels smoother and less abrasive than plain steel
  • 45-130 gauges give a full, heavy low end
  • Hex core holds tuning and intonation well
  • No coating, so the tone stays open and un muffled
  • $29.99 at Guitar Center as of November 7, 2026 is a low entry price for a branded set
Cons
  • Nickel plating dulls brightness faster than stainless steel
  • Heavy 130 low string may need nut and saddle adjustment on some basses
  • Uncoated strings wear and deaden sooner with heavy sweat
  • Only one gauge set listed, so light-touch players have no thinner option

Markbass Ultimate Series Soft Touch Electric Bass Nickel Plated Steel Strings prices at every store

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    $29.99Observed at 8:37 AM
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  • SweetwaterNew

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    $29.99Observed at 8:37 AM
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    $29.99Observed at 8:37 AM
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Markbass Ultimate Series Soft Touch Electric Bass Nickel Plated Steel Strings price history

Lowest price we've seen: $29.99 on Nov 7 at Sweetwater. Tracked across 6 stores since Nov 7.

Specifications

Gauge
45-130
Winding Material
Nickel plated steel
Core Material
High Carbon Steel
Core
Hexagonal carbon steel core
Winding
Roundwound
Instrument Type
For electric bass
Genre
Electric Bass
Coating
No
Packaging Type
Set

Questions and answers

Will these fit my four-string bass?
The 45-130 set is sized for standard-scale four-string electric basses. Basses with a 35-inch scale or a very tight bridge may need the low string trimmed or the saddle adjusted.
How do nickel strings differ from stainless steel?
Nickel-plated steel sounds warmer and feels softer under the fingers, while stainless steel is brighter and more aggressive. Nickel tends to lose its zing sooner.
Do I need to adjust my bass for the 130 low string?
Often yes. A .130 string may need the nut slot widened and the saddle lowered slightly, and the added tension can call for a small truss rod tweak.
Are these strings coated?
No. They are uncoated roundwounds, so they keep an open tone but will corrode and deaden faster than coated sets, especially with sweaty hands.
What is a fair price for this set?
The best new price was $29.99 at Guitar Center as of November 7, 2026, with five stores listing it new. Compare against that figure rather than list price.
Where is the Markbass Ultimate Series Soft Touch Electric Bass Nickel Plated Steel Strings cheapest?
At Guitar Center, for $29.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Markbass Ultimate Series Soft Touch Electric Bass Nickel Plated Steel Strings?
Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings.
Where can I buy the Markbass Ultimate Series Soft Touch Electric Bass Nickel Plated Steel Strings?
6 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Target, Walmart.

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