Detail 01
Pure nickel
Nickel wrap rather than nickel-plated steel. Warmer, rounder, less top-end zing, and gentler on frets over time.
Product detailSKU #1273888003739
Fender7150M Pure Nickel Long Scale Bass Strings - Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Pure nickel long-scale bass strings in medium gauge. For players chasing warmer, vintage-leaning tone rather than modern brightness.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Motown, soul and classic rock tones on a 34-inch scale bass
- Players who find nickel-plated steel too bright or clanky
- Bassists who want a smoother feel under the fingers
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Slap and modern funk players who need aggressive top-end
- Metal or aggressive rock needing steel-string cut
- Short-scale or extra-long-scale basses
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Long scale
Cut for a 34-inch scale bass — the standard Precision and Jazz length. Won't fit short-scale instruments correctly.
Detail 03
Medium gauge
Firmer tension than light sets. Better pitch stability under a hard attack, at the cost of a stiffer feel.
Detail 04
Roundwound
Wound with a round wire, so there's still texture and growl — warmer than steel roundwounds but not as smooth as flats.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your scale length first — through-body stringing eats extra string length
- 02Expect to re-intonate after the set settles in
- 03Pure nickel loses brightness faster than steel; plan on more frequent changes if you want zing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between pure nickel and nickel-plated?
Pure nickel uses a solid nickel wrap and sounds warmer with rolled-off highs. Nickel-plated steel has a steel wrap with a nickel coating — brighter, more aggressive, more sustain-forward.
02Will these work on my short-scale bass?
No. These are cut for long-scale, roughly 34-inch. On a short-scale bass the taper and winding won't land in the right place.
03Do these work for a bass with string-through-body bridge?
Check the required length first. Through-body routing adds several inches of path, and some long-scale sets are too short for it.
04Are pure nickel strings good for slap?
They work, but they're not the usual choice. Slap tone leans on bright, sizzling highs, and pure nickel deliberately rolls those off.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
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