Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Super Long Scale Electric Bass Strings are made from nickel plated steel wrapped around a hex shaped steel core wire. Each bass guitar string produces a bright, balanced tone. Designed to fit 35" scale basses, the string length is 50" with a taper at 38 1/2". Gauges .045, .065, .085 .105. Features: Nickel wound super long scale electric bass strings Made from nickel plated steel wrapped around a hex shaped steel core wire Produces a bright, balanced tone Designed for basses with a 35 inch scale