Detail 01
5-string set
Includes the low B. That extra string is the whole reason to buy this set instead of a 4-string pack.
Product detailSKU #1273888003990
Fender7250-5M Super Bass Nickel-Plated Steel Long Scale 5-String Bass Strings - Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Nickel-plated steel roundwound strings for a 5-string long-scale bass, medium gauge. Standard replacement set with a bright but not harsh voice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 5-string players in standard B-E-A-D-G tuning
- Fingerstyle and pick playing that needs clear note definition
- Rock, funk, and pop where the low B has to stay audible
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want the smooth, thumpy sound of flatwounds
- 4-string basses, which need a different set entirely
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
Nickel-plated steel
Steel core and wrap with nickel plating. Brighter than pure nickel, warmer than stainless, and gentler on frets.
Detail 03
Long scale
Cut for a 34-inch scale bass. Extra-long-scale 35-inch instruments may run short at the bridge.
Detail 04
Medium gauge
Middle-of-the-road tension. Enough mass for the B to sound tight, not so much that fretting gets stiff.
Detail 05
Roundwound
Textured outer wrap gives growl and harmonic bite, plus more finger noise and faster fret wear than flats.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your bass is 34-inch long scale, not 35-inch extra long
- 02Check whether your bridge is string-through-body, which needs more usable string
- 03New roundwounds are bright for a week, then settle into their real tone
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will the low B feel floppy?
Medium gauge gives the B reasonable tension on a 34-inch scale. If you tune down or want it tighter, a heavier gauge helps more.
02Can I use these on a 4-string bass?
No. This is a 5-string set with an added low B. Buy a 4-string set instead so the gauges match.
03How do these compare to stainless steel strings?
Nickel-plated steel is warmer and smoother under the fingers. Stainless is brighter and more aggressive, and wears frets faster.
04Do these fit a string-through-body bridge?
Long-scale sets normally do, but string-through routing uses extra length. Measure from your ball-end anchor to the tuner post if you are unsure.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
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