Best Fender Bass Guitar Strings in 2026

Includes 3 individually wrapped sets

Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more

Preferred by players across many genres, Regular Slinky’s 10-to-46 gauge has become the industry standard

Ernie Ball Bass Slinkys are played by legendary bands around the world including Tool, Rage Against the Machine, Zac Brown Band, Green Day, and Avenged Sevenfold

Regular Slinky’s 50-to-105 gauge is one of the most popular 4-string bass gauges

Rich, balanced tone

PRECISION WOUND - D’Addario 80/20 Bronze acoustic guitar strings are precision wound over a hexagonal high carbon steel core.

BOLD, BRIGHT SOUND - The 80/20 Bronze wrap wire provides bold, bright acoustic sound, with crisp projection that fills the room.

THE ORIGINAL ACOUSTIC STRING - 80/20 Bronze was originally created by John D’Addario Sr. and renowned guitar maker John D’Angelico in the 1930s.

CORROSION-RESISTANT, PRECISION WOUND – D’Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are precision wound with phosphor bronze wrap wire, over a hexagonal high-carbon steel core.

WARM, BALANCED TONE - Phosphor Bronze wrap wire provides tried-and-true D’Addario acoustic tone, with beautiful balance and warmth suitable for all musical genres.

MOST POPULAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRING -  Now the standard in acoustic guitar strings, Phosphor Bronze strings were originally pioneered by D’Addario in the 1970s.

MELLOW TONE - XL Chromes are a flat wound electric bass string, which provide a mellower tone than round wound strings.

SMOOTH, DARK TONES - Chromes stainless steel flattened ribbon wrap wire is precisely polished for unparalleled smoothness and a dark, yet warm tone.

HEX-CORE - Like all D’Addario bass strings, XL Chromes are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.

BESTSELLING SET – Our best-selling electric bass strings, revered by players for their reliable performance and versatile tone.

TIGHT, BRIGHT TONE – Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, tight bass sound, great for a variety of musical genres.

FOR THE ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE – Like all D’Addario bass strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and powerful durability.

Our #1 selling bass guitar strings, Super 7250s are included on most Fender electric 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 34” scale instruments

Our #1 selling bass guitar strings, Super 7250s are included on most Fender electric 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 34” scale instruments

CORROSION-RESISTANT, EXTENDED LIFE - XT Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings feature an advanced corrosion resistance coating, extending string life, while preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings.

WARM, BALANCED TONE - Phosphor Bronze wrap wire provides tried-and-true D’Addario acoustic tone, with beautiful balance and warmth suitable for all musical genres.

STAYS IN TUNE, STRONGER STRING - With a NY Steel core and Fusion Twist technology, XT Phosphor Bronze offers greater break strength and unmatched tuning stability—staying in tune 131% better than other acoustic strings.

CORROSION-RESISTANT, EXTENDED LIFE - XS Phosphor Bronze strings have the longest life of any D’Addario acoustic string, with no fraying, peeling, or tonal dampening, thanks to the ultra-thin XS film coating.

WARM, BALANCED TONE - Phosphor Bronze wrap wire provides tried-and-true D’Addario acoustic tone, with beautiful balance and warmth suitable for all musical genres.

STAYS IN TUNE, STRONGER STRING - With a NY Steel core and Fusion Twist technology, XS Phosphor Bronze offers greater break strength and unmatched tuning stability—staying in tune 131% better than standard acoustic strings.

Slinky Flatwound bass strings bring together the smooth feel of traditional flats with the power of Cobalt

Cobalt alloy wrap wire delivers added clarity and output without the finger noise of a roundwound string

Optimal core-to-wrap ratio ensures comfortable tension and playability

Flatwound stainless steel bass strings are great for reggae, jazz, country, and R&B

Perfect for a fretless bass or when you’re looking for a warm tone with little finger noise

Mellow flatwound tone for 34” scale instruments

Flatwound stainless steel bass strings are great for reggae, jazz, country, and R&B

Perfect for a fretless bass or when you’re looking for a warm tone with little finger noise

Mellow flatwound tone for 34” scale instruments

Fender 100’s are high quality nylon strings for classicalguitars.

We’ve added ball-ends to make our 130’s forfolk guitars.

We start with the best nylon material we can find and usestate-of-the-art manufacturing to make you the highestquality strings possible.

Made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire

Manufactured with small ball ends like guitar strings, not large ball ends used on traditional electric bass stings

Most popular bass string alloy

CORROSION-RESISTANT, EXTENDED LIFE - A tremendous leap forward in coating technology allows the string windings to be completely protected from contaminants for incredibly long-lasting tone & maximum life.

SMOOTH, FAST FEEL - With an ultra-thin film coating on every wound string and our proprietary polymer treatment on the plain steels, XS has a smooth, fast feel, providing an inspiring experiencewith every sweep, slide and bend on every string.

RESEALABLE PACKAGE - These new XS Acoustic items will feature our 100% recyclable packaging including our premium re-sealable VCI bag, so every set is kept factory fresh until you’re ready to experience the ultimate upgrade in tone, feel, life, and tuning stability.

34.25” taper length

Precision wound with nickel plated steel

Tin plated steel hex cores

BESTSELLING SET – XL Nickel are our best-selling electric guitar strings, revered by players since 1974.

VERSATILE, BRIGHT TONE – Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, versatile electric guitar tone, great for a variety of musical genres.

FOR THE ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE – Like all D’Addario electric guitar strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.

Fender phosphor bronze acoustic bass guitarstrings are an excellent choice wherever acousticbass is required.

The warmth and richness of phosphor bronze stringsadd depth to the sound of acoustic bass guitars,delivering clear highs and long life.

We offer them in 34 Inch long scale (8060’s) and 30 Inch/32 Inchshort/medium scale (7060’s).

Fender original bass 7150’s are an excellent choice forblues, jazz, r&b, and classic rock.

These are the strings that started it all.

Fender originalbass 7150’s feature a smooth feel and vintage warmththat has become aFender tradition.

ACOUSTIC BASS STRINGS: Designed specifically for use on all 4-String acoustic basses

WARM, BRIGHT TONE: Preferred for its warm, bright, and well balanced acoustic tone

CORROSION RESISTANT PACKAGE: Corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always fresh

Fender super bass 8250’s are an excellent choice forrock, funk, and any style of music in which the bassneeds to cut through.

Fender super bass 8250’s feature tapered winding onthe low e and b strings for superior intonation, balanceand tone.

The nickel-plated construction delivers thehigh output and dynamic sound of steel with the smoothfeel of nickel.

Black nylon tapewound bass strings are soft on your fingers, long-lasting and very warm tonally

Ideal for a fretless bass. The flat nylon wrapping saves your fretless fingerboard from the wear caused by roundwound strings

Warm, jazzy tone for 34” scale instruments

Gauges 45, 65, 85, 105

Not long scale strings

Hi-Beams require much more time, care, and extra steps to make than other bass strings

RARE Acoustic Bass Strings are constructed with a phosphor bronze wrap wire wound on a round core, delivering a fatter, louder sound and a deeper bottom

Acoustic players will find a distinct improvement in tone, depth and sustain

Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Bass Strings: Medium 45-105

PREMIUM BASS STRINGS - NYXL bass guitar strings are our premium uncoated bass string, delivering unrivaled strength and tuning stability, plus enhanced tonal response.

VERSATILE WITH FEEL - The premium nickel-plated steel wrap wire used for NYXL bass strings features a reengineered core-to-wrap ratio, for a more versatile string which still maintains a familiar feel, plus accentuated harmonics.

STAYS IN TUNE, STRONGER STRING - Thanks to the NY Steel core wire, NYXL bass guitar strings stay in tune better and offer greater break strength than standard bass strings.

Nickel-plated Steel Roundwound

Long Scale

7250M 45-105 Gauge

Good Replacement: This is a perfect replacement for old or broken nut on your guitar bass, with good compatibility

Standard Size: The size of this bass nut is standard, which is approx.38mm/1.5in, can fit your guitar bass perfectly

Premium Metal Material: The nut is made of high quality metal material, with good strength and long last durability, provides comfortable feel

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