The La Bella RX-N5C nickel roundwound bass strings are a 5-string set (45-130) with a different intermediate gauge configuration than the RX-N5D. Both sets share the same outer gauges, but the middle strings have slightly different thicknesses, resulting in a different tension feel across the neck. This level of gauge customization lets you find the exact balance that suits your playing style.

Nickel-plated steel winding produces a warm, smooth, versatile tone that adapts to any musical context. These strings feel comfortable under the fingers with a gentler texture than stainless steel, and their tonal character sits in a sweet spot between bright and warm that works for everything from session work to live performance. Handcrafted in New York, the RX-N5C gives 5-string players another option in the quest for the perfect string feel.