---
product_id: 298949358
title: "DR BKB5-45 Strings BLACK BEAUTIES™ - BLACK Coloured Bass Strings: 5-String Medium 45-125"
brand: "dr strings"
price: "15383 som"
currency: KGS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Dr Strings"
url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/298949358-dr-bkb5-45-strings-black-beauties-black-coloured-bass-strings
store_origin: KG
region: Kyrgyzstan
---

# 5-string medium gauge for versatile play Signature crisp tone with enhanced volume K3 polymer coating for corrosion resistance DR BKB5-45 Strings BLACK BEAUTIES™ - BLACK Coloured Bass Strings: 5-String Medium 45-125

**Brand:** dr strings
**Price:** 15383 som
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Elevate your bass game with the Black Beauties – where tone meets tenacity.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** DR BKB5-45 Strings BLACK BEAUTIES™ - BLACK Coloured Bass Strings: 5-String Medium 45-125 by dr strings
- **How much does it cost?** 15383 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/298949358-dr-bkb5-45-strings-black-beauties-black-coloured-bass-strings)

## Best For

- dr strings enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dr strings brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Signature DR Tone:** Handmade stainless steel strings deliver crisp clarity and powerful volume that pros demand.
- • **Unmatched Durability:** K3 polymer coating extends string life by resisting sweat, dirt, and humidity.
- • **Crafted for Precision:** Old-fashioned craftsmanship meets cutting-edge wire tech for flawless performance every time.
- • **Sleek Black Aesthetic:** Stand out on stage with the bold, black polymer finish that screams professionalism and style.
- • **Versatile 5-String Medium Gauge:** Perfect balance of tension and flexibility for genres from rock to jazz.

## Overview

DR BKB5-45 Black Beauties are premium 5-string medium gauge bass strings featuring DR’s proprietary K3 polymer coating for extended durability without compromising tone. Handmade with stainless steel wrap wire, these strings deliver exceptional clarity, volume, and corrosion resistance, making them ideal for professional musicians across multiple genres. The sleek black finish adds a modern edge, ensuring you not only sound great but look the part.

## Description

Black Beauties are one of the family of DRs Extra-Life coated string sets. DR Strings, makers of the worlds finest handmade strings, combine the latest wire technology with old-fashioned craftsmanship. The costly stainless-steel wrap wire is the latest in coated technology. The wire is pre-coated before winding for extra life and extra protection. This coating includes a corrosion inhibitor for extra protection against damaging substances such as perspiration, dirt, humidity, and acid hands. DRs Extra-Life offers players a superior coated string without sacrificing the tone, clarity, and volume. The K3 coating is the first coating that players report, sounds as good or better than uncoated strings. DRs new, remarkable, proprietary and patent pending K3 Technology Coating is the first coating that makes no apologies and no excuses for not delivering sound equal to uncoated strings. Players tell us that these strings have more volume, less unwanted overtones, greater clarity and articulation then standard, uncoated strings. Yet, they provide the same protection due to corrosion and perspiration as well as increased tone life that coated strings are known for. At DR Handmade Strings we always combine old fashioned craftsmanship with only the very finest American made materials. K3 Coating Care The K3 coating on DR strings are designed for use with standard picks and fingers. As with any string, coated or uncoated, the surface can be damaged by scraping against metal. It is important that care be taken when stringing guitars and basses where the strings are passed through a metal block or bridge. Scraping can damage the coating. Gauge: Medium w/125 .045 .065 .085 .0105 .0125.

Review: Awesomeness - purely awesome product!
Review: Realmente fiquei surpreso com a leveza e timbre dessas cordas.

## Features

- Gauge: Medium (5-String)
- Hand-made with black polymer coat
- Signature crisp tone, clarity, and volume of DR's traditional handmade strings
- Super-thin coating on the plain strings and on the wrap wire
- Extended string life

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0009FC928 |
| Body Material | Metal |
| Color Name | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,032) |
| Date First Available | 1 January 2024 |
| Item Weight | 120 g |
| Item model number | BKB5-45 |
| Material Type | Stainless steel |
| Musical Style | Rock, blues, country, metal, pop, jazz |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Product Dimensions | 16.76 x 17.27 x 2.03 cm; 120 g |
| Proficiency Level | All |
| Scale Length | Medium Scale |
| Size | 45-125 |
| String Gauge | Medium |
| String Material | Alloy Steel |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** DR Strings
- **Colour:** Black
- **Instrument:** Bass Guitar
- **String gauge:** Medium
- **String material type:** Alloy Steel

## Images

![DR BKB5-45 Strings BLACK BEAUTIES™ - BLACK Coloured Bass Strings: 5-String Medium 45-125 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/816AQUCW8uL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I did a search for short scale black beauties and the bkb5-45 string came up.  i don't see anything that says short scale though.  thoughts?**
A: These are not short scale bass strings. These have a scale length of 37 3/4". I do not believe DR makes Black Beauties in Short Scale.

**Q: do these strings help with frett clicking noise? Even with a light touch some of my strings click when they contact a frett. Thanks**
A: That's almost more of a setup question than a string question. I *think* the coating might moderate any contact noise with the frets. I play rather lightly; my setup is moderately low, and the pickups are not right up to the strings - maybe 3/16"-4/16". I can hammer on notes without noticing any click. That's with my instrument and technique, though. Your results may vary.

**Q: Long Scale ??**
A: I put them on my standard length 5-string and clipped off about 4-6" after fully wound. hope that helps

**Q: What is the difference between the regular black beauties and the "limited edition" strings?**
A: They are $1.47 less, and you get to pay $26.99 for shipping. The strings are the same.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesomeness
*by E***A on 2 April 2025*

purely awesome product!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by H***E on 15 September 2023*

Realmente fiquei surpreso com a leveza e timbre dessas cordas.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***N on 5 May 2022*

Great sound and feel great to play. I've just ordered another set for my other bass.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-22*