Different bass strings will get you different tones and feel. Just like guitar strings, bass strings come in various types depending on the winding technique used, the materials they feature, their scale length, and so on.
Based on the winding technique employed for the strings’ construction, you will find round wound, half-round wound, flatwound as well as tapewound strings. Bass strings are further divided into different categories based on what they are made from.
Generally, they have a steel core and windings made from pure stainless steel, nickel/steel alloy, or pure nickel. Pure steel bass strings will get you a very bright tone whereas nickel models will sound a bit warmer.
Bass strings are available with coatings that prevent them from corrosion. The string gauge also affects the playability and tone of your bass. When choosing strings based on their thickness, keep in mind that greater the string thickness, the more string tension.