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Nickel-wound construction
These are nickel-wound bass strings built with Slinky production methods and materials.

Independent shopping perspective
Ernie Ball Medium Scale Slinky nickel-wound bass strings are made for basses with scale lengths up to 32.5 inches. They also accommodate short-scale instruments with string-through bridges, including vintage Fender Mustang models. Their construction follows the same materials and production approach used for Slinky nickel-wound bass strings, delivering the familiar slinky feel with a bright, balanced voice. Check scale length and bridge stringing before choosing a set.

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These are nickel-wound bass strings built with Slinky production methods and materials.
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Yes. They are engineered for short-scale basses with string-through bridges, including vintage Fender Mustang models.
They are designed for basses up to 32.5 inches in scale length.