Regular Slinky Cobalt 5-String Electric Bass Strings 45-130 Gauge

Regular Slinky Cobalt 5-String Electric Bass Strings 45-130 Gauge

Regular Slinky Cobalt 5-String Electric Bass Strings 45-130 Gauge

Cobalt alloy that couples more strongly with your pickups for extended dynamic range, increased low end, and clear highs. Available in multiple gauge combinations.

$44.99
SKU: P02736

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About this product

Ernie Ball Cobalt Slinky Electric Bass Strings are engineered to maximize output and clarity. These strings provide an extended dynamic range, incredible harmonic response, increased low end, and crisp, clear highs. Cobalt Slinky strings produce a stronger magnetic response with pickups than any other alloy previously available. Cobalt Slinky bass strings are also wound for added flexibility, making string bending a breeze. Gauges .045, .065, .080, .100, .130

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What’s in this pack

This set contains 5 individual strings for P02736.

Single strings in this pack
Gauge Wire type Single string
.045 Wound P10645 Cobalt Wound Electric Bass String Single
.065 Wound P10665 Cobalt Wound Electric Bass String Single
.080 Wound P10680 Cobalt Wound Electric Bass String Single
.100 Wound P10697 Cobalt Wound Electric Bass String Single
.130 Wound P10613 Cobalt Wound Electric Bass String Single

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Specifications

Instrument Electric Bass A larger, lower-pitched version of the electric guitar, typically with four strings
Instrument Type 5 String Typically tuned B, E, A, D, G
Strings per Set 5
Gauge .045–.130
Feel & Tension Light More flexible than standard with bright, snappy tone
Alloy Cobalt Cobalt alloy wrap for stronger magnetic output and wide dynamic range
Construction Roundwound Smooth texture with bright sound
Scale Long Scale Strings taper at 37.25" from the ball end
Tone Profile Crisp, Clear Tone Precise sound, offering definition and sharpness in every note

More Details

Cobalt

Featuring a patented cobalt alloy wrap wire around a tin plated hex core, Ernie Ball Cobalt Slinky strings have a unique output, tone, and feel compared to traditional nickel wound strings.

Output

The magnetic properties of Cobalt provide more output than nickel wound offerings.

Clarity

The tonal qualities of Cobalt include more defined highs and increased low end response.

45-130 Gauge 5-String $44.99