Ibanez IEBS5C 4-String Bass Guitar Strings - Light Top Medium Bottom

It's the first time I have ever got strings all in one plastic bag. The new strings were tagged but I prefer paper pockets, as it allows me to keep the older strings separate. First time using this brand, time will tell if I like them

I needed to restring my Ibanez EHB1506MS and searched to see if Ibanez did strings. I found these online and for the price I thought that I may as well give them a shot. So far so good is all I can say. They are comfortable bright and punchy, they help the bass cut through the mix and have improved the sound of my bass according to my band mates. It's a bit early to comment on the longevity as they are still quite new. But it's several rehearsal sessions and gigs since being fitted and they are holding up well.

I can;t get roundwounds to last that long, which must be down to chemistry, but have found that coated strings last way better in most instances.I've become a fan of Elixir and Markbass coated strings (Ernie Balls were useless) and these Ibanex strings seemed like a decent halfway house price-wise, but I was a little disappointed in this last set as they faded nearly as quickly as conventional uncoated strings. After a couple of weeks' use they really sound quite dead and less bright than some flats.They're pretty inexpensive though, so probably represents decent VFM.

Love these strings. I have tried dozens of strings over the years and frankly, with the possible exception of Elixir which are super pricey and until they invent a new metal, they are all similar. These strings look bright and despite being coated they sound bright. Can't comment on the longevity yet but so far no degradation in their performance. Good sustain and punchy. I can get a great acoustic sound too so quite versatile. I bought an Ibenez Les Paul 45 years ago and it's still going strong. So whoever actually manufactures these, I have great confidence in their products.

I've never had any strings rust before, I do not have sweaty hands and I clean my bass regularly. I wanted to try these and they started rusting about 3 to 4 weeks in. Sound is okay though but needed replacement too soon

5 quid for quality name bass strings? You need to ask yourself why you are wasting your life reading these reviews. Buy...Now!

Don't know if Ibanez make them but they're superb. They put elixirs on new basses. These are nearly as long lasting and half the price. Sound great all across fretboard.

Nice tone feel and balance across all the strings. Excellent value compared to more expensive rivals