13 best short scale bass under 500

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D'Addario XL Nickel Electric Bass strings are world-renowned as "The Player's Choice" amongst bass players of all genres and styles. All XL strings are precision wound on our exclusive computer-controlled machines, ensuring each string has excellent into nation, clear fundamentals, and unparalleled consistency. The nickelplated steel wrap wire is known for it's distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation and delivers a universally appealing tone for all playing styles.

From the Manufacturer

EXL170S is the short scale version of D'Addario's best-selling bass set. Offering the ideal combination of distinctive bright, booming tone and comfortable feel, it is the most versatile and universally appealing set for all playing styles. Fits short scale basses with a string scale length of up to 32 inches.

D'Addario XL Nickel Wound Electric Bass strings are world-renowned as "The Player's Choice" amongst bass players of all genres and styles. All XL strings are precision wound on our exclusive digitally-controlled machines, ensuring each string has excellent intonation, clear fundamentals, and unparalleled consistency. Each string is wound with a nickelplated steel wrap wire known for distinctive bright tone with excellent magnetic output delivering a universally appealing and versatile tone for all playing styles.

D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative,packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.

• Short scale version of D'Addario's best selling bass guitar set
• Round wound with nickelplated steel for a distinctive bright tone with clear fundamentals
• Fits short scale basses with a string scale length of up to 32 inches
• String Gauges: Wound .045, .065, .080, .100
• Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance

User questions & answers

Question:	How are the mediums compared to lights, i am looking at these for my first string change and i don't know what i have now. Is there a big difference
Answer:	no
Question:	Is this a decent guage for drop b on a bass
Answer:	My Fender FA-450CE Bass fits good
Question:	Do these strings have a real bright tone? I am playing praise and worship music and not sure I want that real bright tone
Answer:	Yes, it fits my guitar which is 36 inches long so 33 should be fine.
Question:	Would the Medium gauge be good for drop D
Answer:	No, it does not fit! I ordered one and my Mustang is a few inches too long so I have to return it.

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D’Addario XL Electric Bass Strings

XL Electric Bass Strings are precision-wound on D’Addario’s own digitally-controlled machines, ensuring each string has excellent intonation, clear fundamentals, and unparalleled consistency. With a variety of options in materials, gauges, and set sizes, D’Addario makes a bass string suitable for any playing style.

The selection of XL electric bass strings include:

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The Electromatic Junior Jet Bass with classic Gretsch appointments is easily capable of filling a room with massive subsonic tones. That Great Gretsch Sound! rings true along with features including shorter scale (30.3 ), two Gretsch mini dual-coil pickups, rosewood fingerboard with 20 medium jumbo frets, four-saddle bridge, black pickguard with Gretsch logo, synthetic bone nut and die-cast tuners. Case not included.Features:Basswood body Maple neck Rosewood fingerboard 20 medium jumbo frets Dot Inlays 30.3 scale Synthetic bone nut Gretsch Mini Humbuckers Standard 4 saddle bridge Die-cast tuning machinesGet your Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Bass II Electric Bass Guitar today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash Direct with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.

• Body: Basswood
• Body Top: Basswood
• Neck: Maple
• Scale Length: 30" (762 mm)
• Fingerboard: Black Walnut

User questions & answers

Question:	Looking into the short scale for the first time. Do you feel the strain more on your fingers (esp pinky) from fatter strings that it uses
Answer:	This bass doesn't come with an amp, instrument cable, or a case.
Question:	Is this a short scale bass
Answer:	Yes, the bridge has intonation adjustment screws for each string.
Question:	Can someone please measure the bass and provide the total length from the top of the headstock to the tailpiece? That would help in buying a case
Answer:	There's some compatible hardware you can install yourself or at a music store, but there's no option for it on this listing.
Question:	Are hard cases available for short scale
Answer:	Length id 39" and width is 12" bout the same size as a stratocaster but slightly smaller in the body.Will fit into a guitar gigbag.damnd good bass and NOT a toy,fun to play!

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ETB92S is the short scale version of the popular ETB92 black nylon tapewound bass set. ETB92s offers the ideal combination warm, deep tones with a smooth feel. Fits short scale basses with a string scale length of up to 32 inches.Designed to produce a deep, warm tone with smooth feel, D’Addario Tapewound Bass strings are wound using a flattened black nylon which is polished to an ultra-smooth finish. These long-lasting, well-balanced strings are expertly engineered to provide optimal tension and are gauged to fit properly on standard bass saddles and nuts. Tapewounds may be used on fretted or fretless basses and are designed to deliver a vintage tone ranging from the “thump” of an upright bass to the focused depth of traditional flatwound strings. D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as "The Players Choice" with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative packaging both reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state of the art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.

From the Manufacturer

ETB92S is the short scale version of the popular ETB92 black nylon tapewound bass set. ETB92s offers the ideal combination warm, deep tones with a smooth feel. Fits short scale basses with a string scale length of up to 32 inches.

Designed to produce a deep, warm tone with smooth feel, D’Addario Tapewound Bass strings are wound using a flattened black nylon which is polished to an ultra-smooth finish. These long-lasting, well-balanced strings are expertly engineered to provide optimal tension and are gauged to fit properly on standard bass saddles and nuts. Tapewounds may be used on fretted or fretless basses and are designed to deliver a vintage tone ranging from the thump of an upright bass to the focused depth of traditional flatwound strings.

D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.

• Short Scale version of D'Addario's popular ETB92 bass guitar set
• Flattened black nylon wound for a warm, deep tone
• Fits short scale basses with a string scale length of up to 32 inches
• Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
• String Gauges: Wound .050, .065, .085, .105

User questions & answers

Question:	I just purchased a set of these etb92m's for my p bass. the blue thread winding came well beyond the nut on all 4 strings? just a fluke
Answer:	It looks like you purchased the wrong scale strings.
Question:	Can i put these on an acoustic bass
Answer:	I use them on a Guild B30 acoustic bass guitar. Acoustically, they're not as loud as bronze round-wound strings, but if you're not playing unplugged and volume isn't an issue and you're not a fan of the twang, these are a nice mellow alternative.
Question:	I have bass with a measurement of 39 1/2” from ball end to tuner on low E string. What length has a low E length taper that will work
Answer:	The scale length is determined by the length of the string from saddle to nut. That is the measurement you need to determine the scale length you need. The most common scale for an electric bass is 34” from saddle to nut, which is called "long scale". "Extra long scale" is considered anything longer than 34”. There is also "medium scale", which is 30"-33”, and "short scale", which is 30” or less. The advantage of the ETB92 strings are, despite being called "long scale", they can comfortably handle a bass scale up to 36 1/4".
Question:	The g string unwound after only two months of sparse use. the last strings i had lasted for two years. could i get a replacement g string
Answer:	April - I am sorry to hear about your trouble. I have had the first set of these tapewounds on my Precision Bass for about 8 months and I play most every day (not that well - but I try) but I have not had problems with loose strings. I am wondering if there is something wrong with your G-string tuning key or perhaps the gears the tuning key connects with. Even on 6-string guitars I have never heard of your guitar's problem. It might not be the answer you want to hear but I do not think it is possible to buy only 1 string - especially these tapewounds (they are not very common). The first thing I would do is check to see if your bass is a long scale or short scale guitar - maybe you got the wrong strings given your instrument (I got short-scale strings for my P-Bass - go to an internet browser and type in your bass make as well as scale (I would type "Precision Bass + scale length" for my guitar). Buy a new set of tapewound wounds (all 4) and take your bass into a shop to have a tech look at your guitar. Ask them to not only look at that G string key and gears but to look at the whole guitar as well as to replace the strings and do a setup. They will check the intonation for you as well. This will cost you, I know, but you want to get your bass sounding best it can which will make you want to play it more. Incidentally - when I have work done on my bass I stay away from large stores but go to smaller independent music shops. I have had much better luck with owner-occupied music shops when it comes to instrument repair than taking it to larger stores which focus more on volume. Good Luck April!

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D’Addario XL Electric Bass Strings

XL Electric Bass Strings are precision-wound on D’Addario’s own digitally-controlled machines, ensuring each string has excellent intonation, clear fundamentals, and unparalleled consistency. With a variety of options in materials, gauges, and set sizes, D’Addario makes a bass string suitable for any playing style.

The selection of XL electric bass strings include:

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The fbss-610 gig bag is a stylish and affordable way to keep your bass guitar safe while traveling. Its durable outer layer protects against impact and avoids ripping and tearing. Its interior keeps your instrument snug and secure while preventing potential finish damage.

• Designed to fit short-scale basses
• 600 denier polyester
• 10mm padding with soft touch microfiber lining

User questions & answers

Question:	Will itfit a 54inch bass
Answer:	Not really a big difference. The most common gauge is 45-65-85-105 (Custom Light). If you like a bit more stiffness in your G and D strings, go with Medium. If you like a little looser E and A, go with Light. If you don't care one way or the other, just go with Custom Light.Mind you, again, it's not a huge difference. It's subtle. I like my E and A a little softer so it's easier to dig in, so I buy Lights (45 65 80 100).
Question:	The tuners are also 7 inches wide. We made a mistske, it is only 45 inches long. Will this fit
Answer:	been using EXL-170 for years with drop B and D tuning 4 string - fender P bass no buzz super clear
Question:	Will a headless guitar with a total length of 33" (inches) fit in the fender fems-610 mini version
Answer:	If you want to avoid any bright tone, then consider taped, flat finish strings that are designed to reduce string and fret noise. Your pick ups and playing style will also affect your tone. These are middle of the road for nickel wound strings.
Question:	Will this fit a short scale fender mustang bass
Answer:	In my opinion they are good for a drop D

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D'Addario Chromes Flatwound Bass strings are famed for their smooth feel and warm, mellow tone. The strings are wound using an outer flattened, "ribbon" wire which is then polished to a smooth finish. Chromes deliver a deep, rich low end tone that's ideal for jazz and R&B, but also has applications in contemporary pop music.

From the Manufacturer

ECB81S, a short scale version of D'Addario's best-selling Flatwound bass strings, are known for their warm, mellow tone and smooth polished feel. Chromes deliver a deep, rich low bottom end which makes them the flat wound choice of Jazz, R&B and Pop musicians. Fits short scale basses with a string scale length of up to 32 inches.

D'Addario Chromes Bass strings are wound with flattened stainless steel ribbon wire which is polished to an incredibly smooth surface. Delivering a distinctive damped, but tone-rich sound that only flatwounds can produce, D'Addario Chromes are the world's most popular flatwound strings.

D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.

• Short scale version D'Addario's best selling flatwound bass guitar set
• Ribbon wound and polished for ultra-smooth feel and warm, mellow tone
• Fits short scale basses with a string scale length of up to 32 inches
• Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
• String Gauges: Wound .045, .065, .080, .100

User questions & answers

Question:	Will these fit a fender mustang pj bass
Answer:	If the holes for the tuning machines are in fact only .095, I would stick to short scale strings, since the longer E string will not thread through the tuner properly. I just looked up the specs to the Fender Mustang PJ bass on the Fender website, and it is in fact a 30" scale, so these (ECB81S) would be the most compatible strings.
Question:	Am a long time 6 string picker. recently picked up the bass. are these any good for "slap" style funk? thanks, doug
Answer:	Short answer: No. Flatwounds provide a warmer, more mellow sound. For slap, you typically want a brighter sound, which roundwounds would provide.
Question:	Will they fit a new Fender mustang pj short scale
Answer:	My bass is a 30" short scale (SX Jazz imitation) and the cloth/string wrap at the ends of the strings varies from 3/4" to 1" above the nut. If your scale is less then 30" you might have to peel some cloth string covering back.
Question:	Will these fit Ibanez Mikro, 30" from string end to nut. 32-35" to turning peg
Answer:	I believe thy will fit. From the bridge end of the strings to the tuner end Blue windings, they are about 32.3 inches. So if your "end of string to nut" is 32 inches, they should be about right. They sound nice and have virtually no finger zip noise.

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MORE PUNCH, POWER & POLISH

D'Addario XL Chromes are the industry standard in flatwound bass guitar strings. They deliver a round, full low end without losing punch. Wound with flattened stainless steel ribbon wire, XL Chromes are then polished to unparalleled smoothness.

FEATURES:

• Wrap Material: Stainless Steel
• Wrap Construction: Flatwound
• Coating: Uncoated
• Number Of Strings: 4, 5
• Scale Length: Short, Medium, Long, Super Long

FLATWOUND CONSTRUCTION

Flat wound strings feature precisely flattened stainless steel wrap wire that is wound and polished to provide an ultra smooth feel and a full, mellow tone.

HEX CORE CONSTRUCTION

Precision drawn hexagonal core wire was pioneered by John D'Addario Sr. in the 1930's. This innovation allows the string winding to grip the core for superior dimensional stability and intonation.

STRING WINDING

String winding equipment is designed and built by D'Addario's engineering team, producing more than half a million strings per day. Digitally-controlled string winding machines ensure productivity, accuracy, and consistency.

WIRE DRAWING

D'Addario's in-house wire drawing machines produce musical instrument wire to our exact specifications. Control over materials, equipment, and quality allows us to deliver high performance products.

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Long revered as the "Sound of Chocolate," Precision Flats have a traditional deep percussive tone that is sure to make you play as many Motown licks as you can. A polished steel ribbon wire gives you a smooth and supple feel that is evenly balanced across all strings. GHS Precision Flats Bass Strings deliver traditional deep percussive tone due to a unique cross-winding process. They are made with a highly magnetic stainless steel flat wrap for greater volume, longer durability and a smooth satin finish. ABOUT GHS STRINGS - GHS Strings are manufactured in a state-of-the-art, climate controlled facility using precision equipment and only the purest of materials. When you buy GHS strings you get quality, consistency, lasting intonation and superbly harmonious sound.

• Model: 3020
• Stainless Steel Flat Wrap on a Hex Core
• Unique cross-winding process delivers a traditional deep percussive tone
• Highly magnetic stainless steel with a smooth satin finish
• Short Scale Light Gauge: 045-060-075-95

User questions & answers

Question:	Will these fit afender short scale
Answer:	no
Question:	Will these fit afender short scale
Answer:	My Fender FA-450CE Bass fits good
Question:	Will these fit an Ibanez Mikro short scale
Answer:	Yes, it fits my guitar which is 36 inches long so 33 should be fine.
Question:	Will these strings work with a short scale danelectro long horn bass
Answer:	No, it does not fit! I ordered one and my Mustang is a few inches too long so I have to return it.

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GHS PRECISION FLATS - Flatwound Bass Strings

Long revered as the "Sound of Chocolate," Precision Flats have a traditional deep percussive tone that is sure to make you play as many Motown licks as you can. A polished steel ribbon wire gives you a smooth and supple feel that is evenly balanced across all strings.

GHS Precision Flats Bass Strings deliver traditional deep percussive tone due to a unique cross-winding process. They are made with a highly magnetic stainless steel flat wrap for greater volume, longer durability and a smooth satin finish.

Short Scale - 3020 Set - 32.75" Wind - 45-95 - 045, 060, 075, 095

Product description

Don't be fooled into thinking the Ibanez GSR micro is a toy. It’s made to the same high standards of the other GIO series guitars. The Gsrm20 features, small scale SR body, full sound pickups, the same construction, same materials, and same set-up and inspection as its full size counterparts. Its shorter 28. 6” scale makes it perfect for tour buses, space-restricted home studios, folks with smaller hands, as well as young rockers or beginners.

• Fast, slim Maple neck
• Compact, light-weight Body
• Dynamic P pickup
• Short Scale 28. 6"

User questions & answers

Question:	Hi! is it possible you will have it in stock in the near future? at least for 2021? if so. would it be possible to ship ro mexico city
Answer:	yes, but not if it's a string through the body Mustang-style bass.
Question:	Active or passive
Answer:	I put them own a short scale Irsu 2. 30”. Don’t remember how much I cut off. They added a lot of deep sound to that jazz bass. They should work on fender short scale even through the body. Hope this helps.
Question:	Can anyone tell me if there is a difference between fret spacing on this ibanez mikro bass and the squire ss jaguar
Answer:	Yes, I use them on my 30" Bullet bass, so 26" is no problem.
Question:	does this come with the cable
Answer:	I put them on a short scale ax bass and they fit fine. So I can’t say for your bass. Glenn

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Ibanez 4 String Bass Guitar, Right, Transparent Red (GSRM20TR)

• Neck type: GSRM4 / Maple neck
• Top/back/body: Poplar body
• Fretboard: Jatoba / White dot inlay
• Fret: Medium frets
• Neck pickup: Dynamix P neck pickup (Passive)
• Bridge pickup: Dynamix J bridge pickup (Passive)

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Short in length but long on style and playability. The Ibanez GSRM20L Mikro Left-Handed bass is a short-scale instrument with wallet-friendly pricing. Boasting a basswood body and maple neck with rosewood fretboard, the GSRM20L Mikro is perfect for left-handed players and students on a budget who need a compact bass or the comfort of a shorter scale. The GSRM20L Mikro offers tonal versatility with its single- and split-coil STD pickups. Case sold separately.

• Basswood body
• Maple neck
• Rosewood fretboard
• B10 bridge
• STD P neck pickup

User questions & answers

Question:	What dia strings does it have
Answer:	The mikrobass has a 28.5" scale length, and I'm pretty sure the jaguar has a 30" scale length so the mikrobass will have frets a bit closer together. I've had mine for a good while now, and I gotta say, I really enjoy the mikrobass!! It's light, small, zippy as can be, and has great tonal versatility for so inexpensive an instrument! Hope this helps!
Question:	Does it come with the stand
Answer:	No. You need your own.

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Flatwound bass strings are more popular than they have been in years. Their sound harkens back to the timeless rock, funk, and R&B recordings that helped define the role of modern bass players. More and more of those players are looking to the flatwound sound for new inspiration that’s informed by a classic aesthetic. With medium and short scale basses making a full come back, we’ve added medium and short scale sets to the lineup so that bass players can get the full Dunlop sound no matter the scale.

• Stainless steel flatwound bass strings
• Short Scale
• Medium Gauge | 45-125
• Five string set
• Made in the USA

User questions & answers

Question:	Will these strings fit an ibanez gsrm 25-5 string short scale bass
Answer:	Passive

Product description

GHS Short Scale Balanced Nickels 4-String Bass Strings Medium Gauge (32.75" winding). GHS is proud to release Balanced Nickel strings for bass, a combination of traditional string materials and modern string design. Wound over a round steel core with a pure nickel final cover, Balanced Nickels have the same number of wraps from string to string. This yields a tone that is deep but focused, with an extremely even response, no matter where you are on the fretboard. The end result is a balance between tension, flexibility, tonality and playability.

• 044-106 Gauge
• Round steel core with a pure nickel final cover
• Same Number of wraps from string to string
• Full tone that is deep, but focused with even response
• Strikes a balance between tension, flexibility, tonality and playability

Product description

Bass players demand consistency, durability, and versatility from their strings. Dunlop delivers. Dunlop bass strings offer traditionalists, slappers, and pick-wielding rockers cutting midrange, wide bottom end, and a growl that will cut through any band. Carefully selected core-to-wrap ratios yield low tension strings with an extremely long life, and minimal break-in time. Each set is exceptionally well balanced string-to-string, and provides an amazing amount of dynamic range. Electric bass - nickel wound - short scale - 4-string set gauges: 45, 65, 85, 105.

• Product Type :Instrument Parts And Accessories
• Package Dimensions :1.3 Cm L X15.2 Cm W X16.5 Cm H
• Country Of Origin :United States
• Package Weight :0.24lbs

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the actual length of these strings? Will the fit a Rogue-brand beatle bass copy? Wondering because of the extra length needed for tailpiece
Answer:	You are asking in the wrong place. Must call amazon customer service

Product description

Flatwound bass strings are more popular than they have been in years. Their sound harkens back to the timeless rock, funk, and R&B recordings that helped define the role of modern bass players. More and more of those players are looking to the flatwound sound for new inspiration that’s informed by a classic aesthetic. With medium and short scale basses making a full come back, we’ve added medium and short scale sets to the lineup so that bass players can get the full Dunlop sound no matter the scale.

• Stainless steel flatwound bass strings
• Short Scale
• Medium Gauge | 45-105
• Four string set
• Made in the USA

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the ball to taper length
Answer:	Nope I had to buy a case and a stand

Product description

Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Short 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 30. 5" scale basses, the string length is 48" with a taper at 32". Gauges . 045, . 065, . 085 . 105

• Engineered to fit short scale (30. 5”) basses
• Complements all bass guitar types and playing styles
• Bright balanced tone
• Signature Slinky feel
• Element shield packaging

User questions & answers

Question:	Would you recommend this strings for a gibson sg standard bass
Answer:	I’m not sure for that exact model, but they fit just fine on a 30” scale length bass I had them on. I was worried if they’d fit because I had a string through bridge/body, but they fit great. Maybe that’ll help get you an idea of how they’d fit your bass.
Question:	Normal bass larveends or small ball ends
Answer:	It has bass strings.

Product features

Short Scale Slinky Bass Strings

One of the global leaders in electric bass strings. For over 50 years, Ernie Ball Slinky electric guitar strings have been the favorite of musicians across the globe, Ernie Ball's signature recipe consists of specific gauges and core to wrap ratios for balanced rich harmonics and that signature Slinky feel. Using the finest and freshest raw materials every string is manufactured in the dry Southern California climate using state of the art winding technology and undergoing strict quality control standards. Nickel wound short scale Slinky bass strings consist of nickel plated steel wrapped around a tin plated high carbon steel core for a balanced tone that compliments all electric bass types and playing styles. Each set is packaged in an ultra low humidity environment with Ernie Ball's Element Shield packaging to ensure every set is as fresh as the day it was made.

Ball End

Our ball ends are made using brass wire rod which is machined and cut to exacting specifications to ensure a precise fit and function.

Wrap Wire

Nickel Wound Slinky bass strings are precision wound with nickel plated steel wire providing a classic, balanced tone with superior intonation and consistency.

Core Wire

The core is made from tin plated high carbon steel hex wire providing excellent durability.