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Ernie Ball String Explorer: Electric Slinky Bass Nickel Wound 4-String

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Ernie Ball: String Alloys - Bass Nickel Wound

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The Ernie Ball 2824 Super Slinky 5-String Bass Strings provide superior tone and performance for bassists of all styles. For over 50 years, Ernie Ball strings have been the choice of legends like Flea, Geddy Lee and Mark Hoppus—and now they can be your secret weapon. The nickel-plated steel roundwound strings in gauges 40-60-75-95-125 are optimized for slap, pop and rock styles. Their ultraflexible and responsive feel allows intricate techniques to shine through. The Super Slinky bass strings are also perfectly balanced, with the tight and punchy low B string complemented by the singable E string. Plug in, tune up and experience the iconic Ernie Ball tone and playability.

Flexible and Responsive for Intricate Playing

The Super Slinky bass strings are designed for fast, articulate playing. Their ultraflexible core and nickel-plated steel wrap provide a slippery and responsive feel that allows complex techniques like slapping, popping and tapping to shine through. Rapid slides, hammer-ons and pull-offs are effortless. Whether you prefer fingerstyle funk or hard rock, the Super Slinky strings keep up with your most dexterous riffs.

Balanced Tone from Low B to High E

From the tight and punchy low B string to the singable high E string, the Super Slinky bass set is perfectly balanced. The gauges are optimized for standard 5-string basses to produce a huge range of tones with clarity and definition. The low B string has enough tension for a clear and focused fundamental, while the lighter E string sings without sounding thin. Overall, the Super Slinky strings yield a blend of warmth, brightness and midrange that complements any genre.

Ernie Ball 2824 Super Slinky 5-String Bass Strings
Ernie Ball 2824 Super Slinky 5-String Bass Strings

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40-60-75-95-125

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  1. Concerts5
  2. Practicing4
  3. Back-Up3
  4. All the above1

Cons

  1. Nothing !!!1

Describe Yourself

  1. Experienced6
  2. Professional Musician2

Pros

  1. Good Tone9
  2. Consistent5
  3. Long Life4
  4. Well Built / Quality4
  5. Good tension1
  • Go to strings

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 months ago

    byShayne

    fromWashington Dc

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Good all around string for a decent price

  • Great purchase

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byOctavio

    fromPembroke pines

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The best strings in the market!!!!!

  • good strings.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byNate

    fromCedar Rapids, Iowa

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    can't really help but use ernie balls when you need that weird slightly-not-normal gauge of strings in the same pack as other normal gauges, right? they last a decent amount of time before s tarting to get that dead sound. so that's nice.

  • They do the job

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byGB

    fromMN

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    These are pretty good strings. Not a lot to say. They do the job

  • I would buy this item again.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byMICHAEL

    fromRockford Illinois

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    These strings are as good as more expensive brands.

  • Love the slinky's

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byTimothy

    fromHolly Ridge NC

    I have been using super slinky's for over 30 years. My favorite string, for bass and guitar.

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  • asked byRich J

    fromHerrin, IL.

    Will these fit a 35" scale bass?

    Will these fit a 35" scale bass?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    These will be compatible