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

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

Ernie Ball: String Alloys - Bass Nickel Wound

Ernie Ball: String Alloys - Bass Nickel Wound

Ernie Ball

Description

Ernie Ball welcomes its newest bass string set to the world-famous line of Slinky bass guitar strings. Beefy Slinky bass strings feature the same great bright and balanced tone that Slinkys are known for, in an even heavier combination for 4-string players.

This set has been specifically developed for ultra-low tunings including BEAD, Drop B, and Drop C. Beefy Slinky bass strings are ideal for players who prefer a heavier set of strings that deliver a powerful low end with optimal tension and definition.

Gauges: 65-80-100-130
Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Bass Guitar Strings - 65-130 Gauge
Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Bass Guitar Strings - 65-130 Gauge
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3.5

8 Reviews

88%

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  1. Practicing6
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  1. Breaks Easy3
  2. Can be difficult to play with1
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  1. Good Tone6
  2. Well Built / Quality4
  3. Consistent3
  4. Long Life1

Reviewed by 8 customers

  • Great strings

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byRich

    fromSeattle

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Good for practicing or for replacement. #Sweepstake

  • Good Strings

    4

    submitted2 months ago

    byRich

    fromSeattle

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Good quality and good price.

  • Flawed

    1

    submitteda year ago

    byTim

    fromRidgewood, NJ

    These are clearly cheaply made. In 30 years of playing I've never had a strong tail on me WHILE I was stringing my bass. Frankly I feel ripped off. I wanted to like these because I like a heavy string but I'll spend for a better quality set next time. Avoid.

  • Awesome for drop tuning.

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byJared

    fromSan Luis Obispo

    Installed on my 4 string ibanez soundgear bass. Great response, tone, as mentioned above great for drop down tuning. They are suitable for longer scale, I can get to about C# but any lower (on top "E" string). It gets a little loose and buzzy (on 34" scale with minor adjustments)

  • It was ok

    2

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJon

    fromIndiana

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    #sweepstakes

  • It was fine

    2

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJon

    fromIndiana

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    It was mostly my trashy bass that was the problem but the strings are fine and they play nicely and give a nice punch.

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byBass16

    fromundisclosed

    Does it fit into a short scale bass?, like a Fender Mustang?, do I need to adapt the nut or it fits in all 4 string bass?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    You're going to need to trim them down, a lot. The nut should be okay. If it needs to be filed than it needs to be filed.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byBassist

    fromUSA

    I don't need to tune super low for what I play, so are these playable in D standard?

    Open Reply - Beau
    These strings would work well for playing in D standard.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJohnny

    fromCalifornia

    Is the 130 a tappered string, or will drilling and filing be required to accept the 130 in the bridge's and nuts of basses.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It is tapered.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byDorB

    fromundisclosed

    What scale length are these?

    Open Reply - Beau
    These are 65-130 Gauge and considered extra long in scale length.