SubSonic™ 5250 Short Scale Nickel-Plated Steel Bass strings
SubSonic™ 5250 Short Scale Nickel-Plated Steel Bass strings
SubSonic™ 5250 Short Scale Nickel-Plated Steel Bass strings
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Summary
Overview
Your Short-Scale Bass, Loud and Clear
Short in scale with long-lasting sound, these nickel strings deliver the fat, round tone characteristic of our classic short-scale basses. If you love great short-scale Fender basses such as the Musicmaster™, Bronco™ and Mustang®, there's no better way to enhance the full sound of your instrument while maintaining optimal tuning stability.
5250XL .040, .060, .075, .095Overview
Features
- SubSonic™ 5250s are included on all Fender electric short scale basses when leaving the factory
- Nickel-plated steel combines the high output and dynamic sound of steel with the smooth feel of nickel
- Bright roundwound tone for 30" scale instruments
- Ball-end design with classic Fender colors help make string changes a breeze
- Made in the U.S.A.