Regular Slinky Nickel Wound 5-String Electric Bass Strings 45-130 Gauge
Played by legendary bassists in every genre around the world, Bass Slinkys are wound from nickel plated steel for a bright, balanced tone. Available in multiple gauge combinations.
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SKU: P02836
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About this product
Ernie Ball Nickel Wound 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 and is manufactured with the finest and freshest raw materials in the beautiful Coachella Valley of Southern California. Gauges .045, .065, .080, .100 .130
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What’s in this pack
This set contains 5 individual strings for P02822.
| Gauge | Wire type | Single string |
|---|---|---|
| .040 | Wound |
P01640
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| .060 | Wound |
P01660
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| .080 | Wound |
P01680
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .100 | Wound |
P01697
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
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| .130 | Wound |
P01613
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
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What’s in this pack
This set contains 5 individual strings for P02825.
| Gauge | Wire type | Single string |
|---|---|---|
| .045 | Wound |
P01645
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .065 | Wound |
P01665
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .085 | Wound |
P01685
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .105 | Wound |
P01698
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .135 | Wound |
P01614
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
What’s in this pack
This set contains 5 individual strings for P02824.
| Gauge | Wire type | Single string |
|---|---|---|
| .040 | Wound |
P01640
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .060 | Wound |
P01660
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .075 | Wound |
P01675
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .095 | Wound |
P01695
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .125 | Wound |
P01625
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
What’s in this pack
This set contains 5 individual strings for P02823.
| Gauge | Wire type | Single string |
|---|---|---|
| .055 | Wound |
P01655
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .075 | Wound |
P01675
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .095 | Wound |
P01695
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .115 | Wound |
P01615
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .145 | Wound | AU0145 Bass Roundwound Not sold separately |
Not every string in a set is sold on its own, and plain and wound strings are made differently — so a wound string may be sold under a different name than the set it comes in.
What’s in this pack
This set contains 5 individual strings for P02836.
| Gauge | Wire type | Single string |
|---|---|---|
| .045 | Wound |
P01645
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .065 | Wound |
P01665
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .080 | Wound |
P01680
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .100 | Wound |
P01697
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .130 | Wound |
P01613
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
What’s in this pack
This set contains 5 individual strings for P02821.
| Gauge | Wire type | Single string |
|---|---|---|
| .050 | Wound |
P01650
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .070 | Wound |
P01670
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .085 | Wound |
P01685
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .105 | Wound |
P01698
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .135 | Wound |
P01614
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
What’s in this pack
This set contains 6 individual strings for P02838.
| Gauge | Wire type | Single string |
|---|---|---|
| .032 | Wound |
P01632
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .045 | Wound |
P01645
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .065 | Wound |
P01665
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .080 | Wound |
P01680
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .100 | Wound |
P01697
Nickel Wound Electric Bass String Single
|
| .130 | Wound |
P01613
Nickel 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 | .040–.130 |
| Alloy | Nickel Wound Nickel-plated steel wrap — the classic bright, balanced Slinky tone |
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–.135 |
| Alloy | Nickel Wound Nickel-plated steel wrap — the classic bright, balanced Slinky tone |
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 | .040–.125 |
| Feel & Tension | Extra Light, More Flexible Fast feel, ideal for effortless playing |
| Alloy | Nickel Wound Nickel-plated steel wrap — the classic bright, balanced Slinky tone |
| Construction | Roundwound Smooth texture with bright sound |
| Scale | Long Scale Strings taper at 37.25" from the ball end |
| Tone Profile | Balanced Tone Smooth, consistent sound across all guitar strings, no overpowering frequencies |
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 | .055–.145 |
| Alloy | Nickel Wound Nickel-plated steel wrap — the classic bright, balanced Slinky tone |
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 | Nickel Wound Nickel-plated steel wrap — the classic bright, balanced Slinky tone |
| Construction | Roundwound Smooth texture with bright sound |
| Scale | Long Scale Strings taper at 37.25" from the ball end |
| Tone Profile | Balanced Tone Smooth, consistent sound across all guitar strings, no overpowering frequencies |
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 | .050–.135 |
| Feel & Tension | Standard Easy to play with bright, balanced tone |
| Alloy | Nickel Wound Nickel-plated steel wrap — the classic bright, balanced Slinky tone |
| Construction | Roundwound Smooth texture with bright sound |
| Scale | Long Scale Strings taper at 37.25" from the ball end |
| Tone Profile | Balanced Tone Smooth, consistent sound across all guitar strings, no overpowering frequencies |
Specifications
| Instrument | Electric Bass A larger, lower-pitched version of the electric guitar, typically with four strings |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | 6 String Typically tuned E, A, D, G, B, E with Guitar, B, E, A, D, G, C with Bass. |
| Strings per Set | 6 |
| Gauge | .032–.130 |
| Alloy | Nickel Wound Nickel-plated steel wrap — the classic bright, balanced Slinky tone |
| Tone Profile | Balanced Tone Smooth, consistent sound across all guitar strings, no overpowering frequencies |