Description
Short-scale basses have a personality all their own, and these 5250XL strings are made to match it. Fender scaled these nickel-plated roundwounds specifically for short-scale necks, so you get proper tension and true intonation instead of strings that feel wrong or go dead too fast. The result is a warm, rounded tone with plenty of low-end punch — the sound that made Fender’s short-scale models like the Musicmaster, Bronco, and Mustang favorites for players who want big bass tone from a smaller, easier-to-play instrument.
At extra light .040-.095 gauge, these strings are easy on the fingers, making them a great pick for players who like a looser feel, do a lot of fast lines, or just want less strain on long gigs. They hold tuning well, which matters when you’re switching between songs or styles on stage and don’t have time to keep re-tuning between sets.
- Nickel-plated roundwound construction for warm, full tone
- Short scale length — built for short-scale electric basses
- Extra light gauge (.040-.095) for easy playability
- For electric bass only
If your short-scale bass has felt a little flat or stiff with generic strings, this is the straightforward fix — strings actually designed for the instrument you’re playing.
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