Ernie Ball Slinky Nickel Wound Bass Strings are designed to deliver a bright, balanced tone with a smooth, familiar feel across a wide range of bass guitars. Built using Ernie Ball’s proven Slinky construction, these strings offer consistent response and reliable performance for everyday playing and professional use.
Slinky bass strings are constructed from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a hex-shaped steel core, providing clear articulation, solid intonation, and dependable durability. The nickel wrap contributes to a balanced tonal profile that works well across multiple styles and playing techniques.
This listing includes multiple Slinky bass gauges and configurations, available via the dropdown menu, including options for different playing tensions and instrument types. Variants are engineered to fit standard long scale basses, as well as select short scale, medium scale, and 5-string instruments where noted.
Manufactured in Southern California using carefully selected raw materials, Ernie Ball bass strings are known for consistent quality and dependable performance.
String construction: Nickel-plated steel wrap on hex-shaped steel core
Intended instrument: Electric bass guitar
Available options: Multiple gauges and scale lengths (see dropdown)
