Product Overview
Features
- Superalloy round windings over a pure nickel layer and hex steel core — warm vintage tone with modern definition
- Balanced spread across the frequency spectrum: full rounded bass, throaty mids, solid treble without brittleness
- Easier on frets than stainless or all-steel strings; higher signal-to-noise ratio than typical bass sets
Description
The Thomastik-Infeld IN345 is the 5-string long-scale version of the flagship Infeld bass set, engineered as the maker's best all-around modern electric bass string. The construction is unusually layered: an outer Superalloy round winding over an inner pure nickel wrap, all wound around a hexagonal steel core. The Superalloy layer synergizes the benefits of high ferrous content — which drives a strong signal-to-noise ratio and generous output — with the warm, smooth character of nickel underneath. The result is a bass string that reads modern and articulate without ever tipping into brittleness.
Tonally, the IN345 delivers a balanced spread across the frequency spectrum: full, well-rounded lows; throaty, present mids; and solid, brilliant treble that never turns harsh. The .045-.125 gauge adds a proper low B to the standard 4-string set, tuned tight enough to remain focused and articulate rather than flabby — critical for players relying on 5-string bass for low-tuned and modern styles. As a bonus, the Superalloy wrap is noticeably gentler on frets than stainless steel or all-steel strings, extending fret life on well-played basses. Made in Vienna for 34-inch long-scale 5-string basses to Thomastik-Infeld's century-old standards.
Specifications
- Brand: Thomastik-Infeld
- Model: IN345
- Series: Infeld Superalloy
- Instrument: Electric Bass Guitar
- Number of Strings: 5
- Scale Length: Long Scale (34")
- Gauge: (.045 .065 .080 .105 .125)
- Winding: Superalloy round wound (outer) over pure nickel (inner)
- Core: Hexagonal steel
- Tension: Medium
- Ball End: Yes
- Country of Origin: Austria
