Detail 01
Pure nickel
Warmer and softer on top than nickel-plated steel. Less zing, more midrange body, gentler on frets.
Product detailSKU #1273888004265
Fender7150ML Pure Nickel Long Scale Bass Strings - Medium Light
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Pure nickel long scale bass strings in medium light gauge. For players chasing a warmer, older-sounding tone with slightly easier tension.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Motown, soul, and classic rock tones on a 34-inch bass
- Players who find standard medium gauge too stiff
- Warming up a bass that sounds too bright or clanky
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Slap players wanting aggressive top-end zing
- Down-tuned or five-string setups needing heavier tension
- Short-scale basses, the winding length will not fit
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
Medium light gauge
Lower tension than standard medium. Easier fretting and bending, at the cost of some low-end tightness.
Detail 03
Long scale
Cut for standard 34-inch scale basses. Short and medium scale instruments need their own string length.
Detail 04
Roundwound construction
Textured winding you can feel under the fingers, and the source of finger noise when sliding.
Detail 05
Set of four
Standard four-string coverage. Five-string players will need a separate B.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your bass is 34-inch scale before ordering long scale strings
- 02Check whether your bridge is top-load or string-through, it changes needed length
- 03Expect to retune repeatedly for the first day as they stretch
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a 34-inch bass?
Yes. Long scale is cut for standard 34-inch scale instruments. String-through-body bridges need more length than top-loading ones, so measure if you are unsure.
02How is pure nickel different from nickel-plated steel?
Pure nickel is warmer and rounder with less high-end bite. Nickel-plated steel is brighter and more aggressive. Pure nickel is the older, vintage-leaning sound.
03Is medium light too loose for drop tuning?
Likely yes. Lower tension gets floppy when you tune down. A heavier gauge holds pitch better below standard.
04How long do pure nickel strings last?
They lose brightness sooner than steel, but the warm tone they settle into is the point. Wipe them down after playing to slow corrosion.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Medium Light
