Detail 01
Nickel-plated steel
Warmer and smoother than stainless steel, and easier on frets and fingertips, with less finger noise on sliding.
Product detailSKU #1273888004300
Fender7250-5L Super Bass Nickel-Plated Steel Long Scale 5-String Bass Strings - Light
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Nickel-plated steel 5-string bass strings in light gauge, cut for long-scale instruments. A standard-tension set for players who want a warmer, less abrasive feel.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 34-inch scale 5-string basses needing a fresh set
- Players who find heavier gauges stiff under the fingers
- Fingerstyle and pick work where a softer top end helps
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Short- and medium-scale basses — the winding lengths will not fit
- Drop tuning below standard B, where light gauge goes floppy
- Players chasing bright, aggressive stainless steel attack
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 34-inch basses. On a shorter instrument the taper can land over the nut or in the tuner post.
Detail 03
Light gauge
Lower tension means easier fretting and bending, at the cost of some low-end punch and tuning stability under hard attack.
Detail 04
5-string set
Includes the low B. On light gauge, the B benefits from a good break angle to stay tight.
Detail 05
Roundwound construction
Textured winding gives the growl and sustain most modern bass tones rely on, plus more finger squeak than flats.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your scale length and string-through-body routing before ordering — through-body needs extra length
- 02Check that your nut slots are cut for these diameters; light gauge can rattle in wide slots
- 03Expect a fresh setup or truss rod tweak if you are moving down from a heavier gauge
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a 35-inch scale bass?
Long-scale sets are cut for 34-inch instruments. On a 35-inch bass, and especially string-through-body, check the winding length against your bridge-to-tuner distance first.
02Are these good for slap?
They work, but light gauge nickel is softer and warmer than a heavier stainless set. Slap players who want maximum brightness and snap usually go heavier.
03What is the difference from stainless steel strings?
Nickel-plated steel is warmer, smoother under the fingers, and gentler on frets. Stainless is brighter and more aggressive but wears frets faster.
04Do I need to re-setup my bass after switching?
If you are coming from a heavier gauge, yes. Lower tension changes neck relief and usually calls for a truss rod and intonation check.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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