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product_id: 298949357
title: "DR Strings Black Beauties-Black Coated Bass Guitar Strings 45-105 (BKB-45)"
brand: "dr strings"
price: "€ 72.61"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
category: "Dr Strings"
url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/298949357-dr-strings-black-beauties-black-coated-bass-guitar-strings-45
store_origin: BE
region: Belgium
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# Medium gauge .045-.105 for balanced playability Signature crisp tone with enhanced clarity & volume K3 polymer coating for corrosion & sweat resistance DR Strings Black Beauties-Black Coated Bass Guitar Strings 45-105 (BKB-45)

**Brand:** dr strings
**Price:** € 72.61
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your bass game with strings that outlast and outshine!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** DR Strings Black Beauties-Black Coated Bass Guitar Strings 45-105 (BKB-45) by dr strings
- **How much does it cost?** € 72.61 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/298949357-dr-strings-black-beauties-black-coated-bass-guitar-strings-45)

## Best For

- dr strings enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dr strings brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
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## Key Features

- • **Crisp, Clear Sound:** Experience DR’s signature bright, articulate bass tone
- • **Unrivaled Durability:** K3 coating extends string life without compromising tone
- • **Sleek Black Aesthetic:** Matte black polymer finish for a bold, modern look
- • **Handcrafted Excellence:** Premium American-made stainless steel wrapped by hand
- • **Optimized for Performance:** Medium gauge balances playability and punch for pros

## Overview

DR Strings Black Beauties BKB-45 are medium gauge (.045-.105) handmade bass strings featuring DR’s proprietary K3 polymer coating. This advanced coating protects against corrosion, sweat, and dirt while preserving the crisp, clear tone and volume of uncoated strings. Crafted from premium stainless steel with a sleek black finish, these strings deliver extended life and professional-grade sound clarity, making them the go-to choice for discerning bassists seeking durability and sonic excellence.

## 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 .045 .065 .085 .0105.

## Features

- Gauge: Medium
- 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 | B000EEJH9C |
| Body Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Brand Name | DR Strings |
| Coating Description | Coated |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,924) |
| Finish Type | Unfinished |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00600781001137 |
| Included Components | Set of 4 bass guitar strings |
| Instrument | Bass Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Bass strings for 4 string bass 45-105 |
| Item Weight | 0.08 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | DR Strings |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BKB-45 |
| Material Type | Stainless steel |
| Model Name | BKB-45 |
| Model Number | BKB-45 |
| Number of Items | 6 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Low |
| Set Name | Bass String Set |
| Sound Profile | crisp |
| String Gauge | Medium |
| String Material Type | Metal |
| UPC | 600781001137 |

## Product Details

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

## Images

![DR Strings Black Beauties-Black Coated Bass Guitar Strings 45-105 (BKB-45) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81GE767M5tL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: would like to see black beauty flat wound short scale???**
A: That would be amazing!  We have offered Black Beauty Round Wounds for Short Scale before.  We are waiting for more to be manufactured but do not have a definite ETA.  Coated Flats would be very very difficult to make.  Flats are polished smooth after the flat ribbon wire is wound.  Unfortunately if they were coated they would not be able to be polished so will not be nearly as sooth as a traditional flatwound.  Maybe look at Black Nylon Tapewounds if you would like a black flat string. 

Jason 
FretNation

**Q: Does this have these 4 strings: 45, 65, 85, 105?**
A: Yes, this is the standard guage .45, .65, .85, .105 (5 string set has a .125 B string, 6 string set has a .35 for the high C string as well as the .125 low B). Hope I've helped

**Q: Will this fit Fender mustang?**
A: These will fit any standard 34" or 35" scale 4 string electric bass.
Measure from bridge to nut to find out the scale length of your instrument.

**Q: Does the black come off on your fingers**
A: The coating wears off eventually, but my uncontested strings leave way more black on my fingers than these do.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-02*