{"product_id":"power-wound-nickel-bass-strings-18-95-octave-8-string-nr81895l","title":"Power Wound Nickel Octave 8-String Bass Strings – 18–95 (NR81895L)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePower Wound Nickel in .018–.095 (NR81895L) is the middle of our three octave eight-string sets and the usual starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the four courses pairs a main string with a second string tuned an octave above it, so the bass plays E, A, D and G with the octave ringing alongside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePower Wound is nickel-plated steel wrapped over a high carbon steel hex core. It has a warm, punchy voice, with clear highs, strong mids and a low end with real weight behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard long scale, for most 34\" scale basses. About 37.25\" usable winding length (ball end to taper), 48\"–49\" overall. Measurements are approximate. Made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which length fits your bass? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/help-center\/what-length-bass-strings-do-i-need\"\u003eSee our bass string length guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGauges: mains .040 (G) .055 (D) .070 (A) .095 (E) · octaves .018 (g) .025 (d) .035 (a) .045 (e)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S.I.T. Strings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44554914693255,"sku":"NR81895L","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/9624\/9991\/files\/NR-BLANK_1a1cb71c-7f3a-4cc9-8a24-9867c1a778ee.png?v=1777654651","url":"https:\/\/sitstrings.com\/products\/power-wound-nickel-bass-strings-18-95-octave-8-string-nr81895l","provider":"S.I.T. Strings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}