Hagstrom HBS-8 8-String Bass Replacement Strings – Custom Gauge Nickel Wound
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Hagstrom HBS-8 8-String Bass Replacement Strings – Custom Gauge Nickel Wound

Hagstrom
Price
$49.99
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Key Highlights

  • Correct replacement set for the Hagstrom H8-II 8-string bass
  • Custom gauges matched to the four bass strings and four octave strings
  • Nickel wound for a balanced, articulate voice across both string groups
  • Factory-specified set, so the octave pairs stay in the tension range the instrument was built for

At a glance

Type
8-String Bass Set (Four Bass Strings, Four Octave Strings)
Material
Nickel Wound
Gauges
Hagstrom Custom, Matched to the H8-II
Fits
Hagstrom H8-II 8-String Bass

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Factory Replacement Strings for the Hagstrom H8-II

The Hagstrom HBS-8 set is the factory-spec replacement string set for the Hagstrom H8-II 8-string bass. Its custom nickel-wound gauges pair each standard bass string with an octave string to recreate the huge, chorus-like voice that defines the H8-II.

Custom Gauge Set

  • G: .040
  • G octave: .015 plain
  • D: .055
  • D octave: .025
  • A: .070
  • A octave: .040
  • E: .095
  • E octave: .055

Designed for: Hagstrom H8-II 8-string bass guitars.

ECG Music is an authorized Hagstrom dealer.
Warranty, financing & protection

Full manufacturer’s warranty included through ECG Music as an authorized dealer.

Optional extended protection may be available at checkout on eligible products.

Lease-to-own through Progressive Leasing is available at checkout for eligible customers. Learn more.
  • Authorized Hagstrom Dealer
  • Factory Specified Set
  • Nickel Wound

Tech Specs

Type
8-String Bass Set (Four Bass Strings, Four Octave Strings)
Material
Nickel Wound
Gauges
Hagstrom Custom, Matched to the H8-II
Fits
Hagstrom H8-II 8-String Bass

What's Included

  • One complete Hagstrom HBS-8 8-string bass set

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