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product_id: 48385037
title: "BKB-45 BLACK BEAUTIES™ - BLACK Coloured Bass Strings: Medium 45-105"
brand: "dr strings"
price: "308.48 DT"
currency: TND
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Dr Strings"
url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/48385037-bkb-45-black-beauties-black-coloured-bass-strings-medium-45
store_origin: TN
region: Tunisia
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# Medium 45-105 gauge for versatile tone Ultra-hard black polymer coating for extended life Handmade in USA craftsmanship BKB-45 BLACK BEAUTIES™ - BLACK Coloured Bass Strings: Medium 45-105

**Brand:** dr strings
**Price:** 308.48 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Black Beauty, Bold Sound — Own Your Stage

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** BKB-45 BLACK BEAUTIES™ - BLACK Coloured Bass Strings: Medium 45-105 by dr strings
- **How much does it cost?** 308.48 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/48385037-bkb-45-black-beauties-black-coloured-bass-strings-medium-45)

## Best For

- dr strings enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dr strings brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ultra-Durable Coating:** K3 black polymer shield reduces overtones and extends string life for relentless performance.
- • **Handcrafted Excellence:** Proudly handmade in New Jersey, USA — quality you can trust and feel.
- • **Sleek Jet-Black Finish:** Stand out on stage with a bold, sophisticated look that commands attention.
- • **Versatile Medium Gauge:** Perfect balance of punch and playability, ideal for genres from jazz to metal.
- • **Signature DR Crisp Tone:** Experience unmatched clarity, volume, and articulation that elevates every note.

## Overview

DR Strings BKB-45 BLACK BEAUTIES™ are medium gauge (45-105) bass strings featuring a hand-applied jet-black K3 ultra-hard polymer coating. Handmade in the USA with stainless steel round core and wrap wire, these strings deliver signature crisp tone, enhanced clarity, and extended durability. Loved by pros like Geezer Butler, they combine sleek aesthetics with superior sound and long-lasting performance.

## Description

From the manufacturer aplus content video DR Strings Black Beauties Bass Strings BLACK BEAUTIES Black Coloured Bass Strings aren’t just about the sleek and sophisticated look. They feature a round core wire and a stainless-steel wrap wire to maintain brightness and feel. All strings in the set are coated with a jet-black version of DR’s K3 ultra-hard coating, delivering longevity, more projection, fewer unwanted overtones, and outstanding clarity and articulation. Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath) plays Black Beauties "Not only the best sounding strings, the best looking strings, and the best string company, but the only strings that don't give me blisters!" DR Strings Black Beauties Construction About DR Strings DR Strings is a family company based in New Jersey, USA. In 1989 DR Strings re-introduced the craftsmanship of handmade roundcore strings to the mass market. Today, every DR String is still handmade in the USA.

Review: DR strings are no 1 in my opinion. - My favourite brand of bass string , I only use Dr strings on my basses , Blackbeauties are excellent for long lasting value and excellent tone no matter what genre of music you play . When you buy DR strings you are buying high quality but still value for money , I just love them .
Review: The best strings I’ve used - I use these strings mainly on a passive bass, although I have just upgraded the tone capsule on an active bass and that will get a set of these too. When you install them, they are very bright and you can shape a real grind into the tone. Which very much suits the punk and metal that I play. You can take that away with the tone pots, maybe just play with your thumb and get a real deep jazz sound. Naturally, picking at the neck gives you a great sound. I used to buy DR flatwounds for my BEAD bass. I’m not too sure if I’ll go back to flats as these share similar traits, eg with the coating, they are pretty smooth Great strings for great price. I would prefer a 130 string for the B.

## 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 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 3,035 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 16 in Bass Guitar Strings |
| Body Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Brand | DR Strings |
| Brand Name | DR Strings |
| Coating Description | Coated |
| Coating description | Coated |
| Colour | Black |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,912 Reviews |
| 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 |
| Product Warranty | 1 year manufactor. |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Low |
| Set Name | Bass String Set |
| Sound Profile | crisp |
| String Gauge | Medium |
| String Material Type | Metal |
| String gauge | Medium |
| String material type | Metal |
| UPC | 600781001137 |

## Product Details

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

## Images

![BKB-45 BLACK BEAUTIES™ - BLACK Coloured Bass Strings: Medium 45-105 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81GE767M5tL.jpg)
![BKB-45 BLACK BEAUTIES™ - BLACK Coloured Bass Strings: Medium 45-105 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81apjxg7yuL.jpg)
![BKB-45 BLACK BEAUTIES™ - BLACK Coloured Bass Strings: Medium 45-105 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713Ptdd-XWL.jpg)
![BKB-45 BLACK BEAUTIES™ - BLACK Coloured Bass Strings: Medium 45-105 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81TI-CxGyOL.jpg)
![BKB-45 BLACK BEAUTIES™ - BLACK Coloured Bass Strings: Medium 45-105 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+j93lOR1L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, 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.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ DR strings are no 1 in my opinion.
*by D***S on 21 July 2026*

My favourite brand of bass string , I only use Dr strings on my basses , Blackbeauties are excellent for long lasting value and excellent tone no matter what genre of music you play . When you buy DR strings you are buying high quality but still value for money , I just love them .

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best strings I’ve used
*by E***O on 23 April 2022*

I use these strings mainly on a passive bass, although I have just upgraded the tone capsule on an active bass and that will get a set of these too. When you install them, they are very bright and you can shape a real grind into the tone. Which very much suits the punk and metal that I play. You can take that away with the tone pots, maybe just play with your thumb and get a real deep jazz sound. Naturally, picking at the neck gives you a great sound. I used to buy DR flatwounds for my BEAD bass. I’m not too sure if I’ll go back to flats as these share similar traits, eg with the coating, they are pretty smooth Great strings for great price. I would prefer a 130 string for the B.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to install, look great and sound even better
*by J***H on 30 April 2014*

Only started playing the bass guitar recently and wanted to get some new strings as the out of the box ones were not great. The difference to the sound outputs is amazing and well worth the money. Strings were easy to fit and look fantastic. Can't give a view on durability as not had them long enough. Expensive but in my opinion well worth the money. I am getting an equivalent set for my electric guitar!

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*Last updated: 2026-08-08*