Price: $24.95 (new)
Where Obtained: Musicians Friends

Nothing beats the 8250s for intonation and balance. These unique bass strings are wound on a round core with a tapered winding on the E and B strings. The 8250s are designed to fit Fender's string-through body basses. Superior balance and tone- you will hear the difference!Super Bass 8250/5M Gauges: .045, .065, .085, .110TW, .130TW (Taperwound E & B)

I was in the music store and saw this pretty Crimson Transparent bass with gold hardware and I had to go pick it up. It was a Fender American Deluxe FMT V Jazz Bass. No matter what amp I played that bass through, the tone was amazing! Needless to say I bought it. I used to use Fat Beam on my other Fender (78" Jazz), But now all I ever use is those Fender 8250's. What a find!!!

I have a tuner in my rack which I seldom use because these strings stay tuned. I replace them about every 3 to 4 months, not because I have to, it's just force of habit. I'll never by those high priced strings again. I don't have to. It's back to basics for me! Fender 8250s!

Price: $24.95 (new)
Where Obtained: Wood Brothers Music

.045 .065 .080 .105 guage. Taperwound E string.

I play my Fender Jazz bass with these strings on a heartke 40-watt practice amp and a peavey 800-watt gig amp. I play funk and jazz, so I'm usually slapping/popping/tapping. The Taperwound E string gives great sustain and tone, nice and bright, and is very well suited for my style.

These strings are great, they stay bright for god knows how long, I like a "new" sound to my strings and I rarely need to change them because of dullness. They hold a tune great as well, and the only reason I change them is if a string breaks.