Elixir · NANOWEB Nickel Bass (coated) · 45-65-80-100
Elixir 14052 (45-65-80-100) in E standard (bass) on a 34" scale
NANOWEB Nickel Bass (coated) 4-String Light, Long Scale (45-100) on a bass with a 34" scale, tuned to E standard (bass) (G2 D2 A1 E1), pulls 173.4 lb78.7 kg771 N in total and 43.4 lb19.66 kg193 N per string on average. That is a medium feel for a bass. The set is moderately uneven (spread 11.9%). String 2 (D2) deviates most: +19% from the set average.
- Total tension
- 173.4 lb78.7 kg771 N
- Average per string
- 43.4 lb19.66 kg193 N
- Balance
- moderately uneven
- spread 11.9%
Tension per string
| # | Note | Hz | Gauge | Item | Type | Tension | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G2 | 98.0 | .045 | BNN045 | wound | 42.9 lb19.47 kg191 N | −1% |
| 2 | D2 | 73.4 | .065 | BNN065 | wound | 51.4 lb23.33 kg229 N | +19% |
| 3 | A1 | 55.0 | .080 | BNN080 | wound | 42.0 lb19.07 kg187 N | −3% |
| 4 | E1 | 41.2 | .100 | BNN100 | wound | 37.0 lb16.80 kg165 N | −15% |
| Total | 173.4 lb78.7 kg771 N | ||||||
Similar sets in E standard (bass), 34"
| Set | Gauges | Avg per string | Total | Feel | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Addario EXL170 | 45-65-80-100 | 41.5 lb18.81 kg184 N | 165.8 lb75.2 kg738 N | medium | moderately uneven |
| Elixir 14677 | 45-65-85-105 | 42.8 lb19.41 kg190 N | 171.1 lb77.6 kg761 N | medium | moderately uneven |
| D'Addario NYXL45105 | 45-65-85-105 | 42.8 lb19.42 kg190 N | 171.2 lb77.7 kg762 N | medium | moderately uneven |
| 14052 (this page) | 45-65-80-100 | 43.4 lb19.66 kg193 N | 173.4 lb78.7 kg771 N | medium | moderately uneven |
| D'Addario EXL165 | 45-65-85-105 | 43.6 lb19.78 kg194 N | 174.4 lb79.1 kg776 N | medium | moderately uneven |
| Elixir 14077 | 45-65-85-105 | 45.7 lb20.71 kg203 N | 182.6 lb82.8 kg812 N | tight | moderately uneven |
Best match for a medium feel in E standard (bass), 34"
Ranked by how close every string is to 43.6 lb19.78 kg194 N (lower deviation is better).
- D'Addario EXL165 45-65-85-105
- Elixir 14677 45-65-85-105
- Elixir 14052 45-65-80-100
More for the 14052
Other tunings on 34": Drop D (bass), Eb standard (bass), D standard (bass)
E standard (bass) on other scales: 30", 32", 35", 34"–37" multiscale
About these numbers
Tension is calculated, not measured: T = μ · (2 · L · f)², where μ is the string's mass per unit length (unit weight), L the vibrating length (scale) and f the pitch (A4 = 440 Hz, equal temperament). kg means kilogram-force: 1 kg ≈ 9.81 N ≈ 2.205 lb.
How a set feels also depends on the guitar's setup: action height, break angle over the nut and saddle, string length behind the nut and bridge, and your playing style. Plain strings feel stiffer than wound strings at the same tension. Use these figures to compare sets, not as an absolute measure of feel.
Sources
- Elixir Strings — String Tension for Tuning Guitar (2026-11-01): unit weights derived from tensions printed in whole pounds; rounding leaves up to ±1% on single strings.
- Elixir Strings Product Catalog (consumer, 07/2026) (2026-11-01): set part numbers and gauges.