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Dean Markley 2604A Nickel Steel Bass Guitar Strings - .045-.105 Medium Light

Dean Markley 2604A Nickel Steel Bass Guitar Strings - .045-.105 Medium Light

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Meet the Dean Markley 2604A Nickel Steel Bass Guitar Strings - a favorite choice for many renowned guitarists and bassists across all genres of music. With a reputation for delivering consistent, high-quality sound, these strings are ready to make your music sing with vibrancy and character.

This set of strings is the cornerstone of Dean Markley's lineup, boasting new graphics, tarnish-resistant individual envelopes, and an environmentally friendly box. These Nickel Steel Bass strings are known for their remarkable longevity and fantastic sound, earning them a permanent spot on the best-seller's list year after year.

Used by the likes of guitar hero Yngwie Malmsteen, David Letterman's session bass player Will Lee, and Staind's Mike Mushok to name a few, the 2604A Nickel Steel Bass Guitar Strings are trusted by professionals to deliver top-notch performance for each gig and session. If you're looking to extract the most out of your bass guitar, these medium light, .045-.105 gauge strings are the perfect match for you.

Key Features:

Type: Electric Bass, 4-string
Gauge: .045 .065 .085 .105
Material: Nickel Steel
String Coating: Uncoated
Long-lasting with tarnish-resistant packaging
Used by professional artists across multiple music genres
Deliver consistent, high-quality sound
Environmentally-friendly packaging

Product specs

Guitar Type	Electric Bass
Number of Sets	1
Coated	No
Gauges	.045, .065, .085, .105
Winding Type	Round
Core Material	Steel
Winding Material	Nickel-plated Steel
Scale Length	Long

FAQs

What is the tonal characteristic of Dean Markley 2604A Nickel Steel Bass Guitar Strings?: These strings offer a balanced tone with a blend of warmth from the nickel-plating and brightness from the steel core, making them versatile for various music genres.
Are these Dean Markley bass strings suitable for long scale bass guitars?: Yes, the Dean Markley 2604A Nickel Steel Bass Guitar Strings are designed for long scale bass guitars.
What gauges are included in the Dean Markley 2604A string set?: The set includes gauges .045, .065, .085, and .105, providing a medium light tension ideal for a range of playing styles.
Do these Dean Markley bass strings have a coating?: No, the Dean Markley 2604A Nickel Steel Bass Guitar Strings are not coated, which can provide a more natural feel and tone.
What winding type is used in the Dean Markley 2604A bass strings?: These strings feature a round winding type, which typically offers a bright and clear sound.

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Mike Mills

Guitarist, Bassist

R.E.M.

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Listed on REM's official Dean Markley artist page from 2005. It is corroborated by an August 2, 2011 TalkBass forum reply and a mention by Mills' technician, Mark "Microwave" Mytrowitz, in a Bass Player interview published to Guitar World's website on November 11, 2023.

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REM uses Nickel Steel Bass Med. Lt, Nickel Steel Electric, and Vintage Bronze Med. Lt.

TalkBass user 597feetdown, post #8 on "REM Mike Mills strings of choice"

The Dean Markley website is accurate. Mills uses Dean Markley NickelSteel Bass (the ML or .045-.105 set). When I saw R.E.M. back in '04, Mills's bass tech gave that exact set to a fan when she asked what strings he used. As far as the strings on "Animal," they do look like flats, but damned if I know what brand.

Karl Coryat, "'Early on I discovered that the bass player decides the chord – not the guitar player': R.E.M.’s Mike Mills on finding the perfect bass part and becoming a 'one-bass guy'", Bass Player via Guitar World, November 21, 2023

Although Mills has gathered about a dozen basses over the years, he usually favors his 1969 Fender Precision, which he bought during the recording of 1992's Automatic for the People. “Mike's pretty much a one bass guy,” R.E.M. tech Mark ‘Microwave’ Mytrowitz told BP. “His strings are Dean Markley Medium Roundwounds, and his picks are large, triangular and Dean Markley Extra Heavies. They're the heaviest picks made, you could crack ice with those things!”