Product ReviewsErnie Ball Regular Slinky 5-String Nickel Wound Electric Bass Strings

Mikey says, try it. You'll like it!

I don't usually use nickel wrapped strings, but a friend said try them. I did and I really like them for their tone, sustain, and smoothness. They have a little stiffer feel than I am used to, although I am on my 3rd set and getting used to them more now. I say try them. My low B string makes my 34" scale bass sound more like a 35" scale on the B string; very clean and tight sounding, not tubby at all on any of the strings. Read full review...

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Meh...they're okay....

....strings work fine....still prefer Dean Markley Cryogenics...brightness n' clarity are there, but, the Deans are brighter and clearer, w/ less, "brrrooowr"........ from string flapping, particularly in the B and E strings. When these start sounding dull, I'll go back to the Deans. .... just my opinion; make your own mind up. Try a set of both.Read full review...

The Correct Gauging for 5 String Bass

The 2836 is superb for the following reasons: First, and foremost, the gauging. Strings 1 through 4 are balanced in tension, and conducive to extended string instruments. The 5th string at .130 provides a tight, low B. This diameter also resonates with a solid foundation on fretted notes. Finally, the 5th string balances in tension to the remaining set. Second, when someone says that you can't improve on perfection, is no longer in vogue. The hermetic packaging used by Ernie ball keep these factory fresh. This is a monumental improvement! As a former touring tech,determining the actual age of manufacture of strings was a matter of luck. I remember watching the artists I serviced perform -hoping the guitar or bass strings I installed held up. That headache is a malady of the past.Read full review...

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Best Strings

Buy Ernie Balls, you won't regret it. They sound great, while being cheaper than nearly every name brand string. I have a couple basses and guitars, and I restring frequently so that my recordings always have the best tone. Don't buy into the BS of "long life" strings. Nothing sounds better than brand spankin' new strings, and with Ernie balls you can restring your instrument many more times with the same amount of money.Read full review...

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Only put EB Slinkys on your EB stingray bass guitar.

Outstanding bass guitar strings. Slinkys are the only ones you want to put on an Ernie Ball bass guitar.
Better be careful who you buy them from. They are only only made in California. Only buy from a reputable music store.Read full review...

great value

Love the sound of these strings

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Old stock

The strings arrived on time and I noticed that the packaging was not the current shiny packaging. I think these strings are very old as they felt sticky and the D string would not intonate. I had to change the D string out to get the set to play in tune. I change strings 2-3 times a month so I am very familiar with these strings. Read full review...

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Excellent Bass Strings

Have been using these strings for over 20 years, great tone and inexpensive, good value

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Awesome price

Great strings

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I only use Ernie Ball strings on by bass

Great tone, never any quality issues.