Elixir · NANOWEB Nickel Bass (coated) · 50-70-85-105
Elixir 14102 (50-70-85-105) in Eb standard (bass) on a 35" scale
NANOWEB Nickel Bass (coated) 4-String Medium, Long Scale (50-105) on a bass with a 35" scale, tuned to Eb standard (bass) (Gb2 Db2 Ab1 Eb1), pulls 190.1 lb86.2 kg846 N in total and 47.5 lb21.56 kg211 N per string on average. That is a tight feel for a bass. The set is uneven (spread 14.4%). String 4 (Eb1) deviates most: −20% from the set average.
- Total tension
- 190.1 lb86.2 kg846 N
- Average per string
- 47.5 lb21.56 kg211 N
- Balance
- uneven
- spread 14.4%
Tension per string
| # | Note | Hz | Gauge | Item | Type | Tension | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gb2 | 92.5 | .050 | BNN050 | wound | 50.1 lb22.71 kg223 N | +5% |
| 2 | Db2 | 69.3 | .070 | BNN070 | wound | 56.7 lb25.71 kg252 N | +19% |
| 3 | Ab1 | 51.9 | .085 | BNN085 | wound | 45.5 lb20.62 kg202 N | −4% |
| 4 | Eb1 | 38.9 | .105 | BNN105 | wound | 37.9 lb17.18 kg169 N | −20% |
| Total | 190.1 lb86.2 kg846 N | ||||||
Similar sets in Eb standard (bass), 35"
| Set | Gauges | Avg per string | Total | Feel | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elixir 14077 | 45-65-85-105 | 43.1 lb19.55 kg192 N | 172.4 lb78.2 kg767 N | medium | moderately uneven |
| Elixir 14087 | 45-65-85-105 | 43.1 lb19.55 kg192 N | 172.4 lb78.2 kg767 N | medium | moderately uneven |
| D'Addario ECB81 | 45-65-80-100 | 44.1 lb20.02 kg196 N | 176.6 lb80.1 kg786 N | medium | moderately uneven |
| Elixir 14702 | 50-70-85-105 | 44.2 lb20.04 kg196 N | 176.7 lb80.1 kg786 N | medium | uneven |
| D'Addario EXL160 | 50-70-85-105 | 44.7 lb20.28 kg199 N | 178.9 lb81.1 kg796 N | medium | uneven |
| 14102 (this page) | 50-70-85-105 | 47.5 lb21.56 kg211 N | 190.1 lb86.2 kg846 N | tight | uneven |
Best match for a medium feel in Eb standard (bass), 35"
Ranked by how close every string is to 43.6 lb19.78 kg194 N (lower deviation is better).
- Elixir 14077 45-65-85-105
- D'Addario EXL165 45-65-85-105
- D'Addario ECB81 45-65-80-100
More for the 14102
Other tunings on 35": D standard (bass), Drop C (bass), C standard (bass)
Eb standard (bass) on other scales: 30", 32", 34", 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.