The ULTIMATE series bass strings are made of high quality, selected nickel plated steel wire, hand-wound on hexagonal high carbon content core by master string makers. They are designed to give softer touch and feeling, still offering a super string-to-string balanced tone and traditional warm nickel sound.

Markbass Strings are made in Abruzzo, Italy. They use the best selected, innovative materials and ultimate quality controls matched with the ancient tradition of master string makers. The art of string making was born in this beautiful part of the world and many great brands in today’s worldwide market can trace their own origins here; it's a history made of skilled hands, hard work, sacrifices and so much genius. This artistry and know how have been exported worldwide as well, offering a superior product with exceptional performance, amazing feeling, intonation and reliability.