Ibanez produced the IEBS5CMK as a coated nickel wound string set sized for five-string electric bass, packaged specifically for the MiKro short-scale bass format.

The set comprises five strings wound in nickel with a coated construction. Gauges run .045, .065, .085, .105, and .130, covering the standard five-string complement from the highest to the lowest voice.

An owner fitting this set should consult a qualified guitar technician or luthier for guidance on nut slot sizing, bridge saddle adjustment, and truss rod relief appropriate to the tension these gauges place on a short-scale instrument.