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Ernie Ball Power Slinky Bass Guitar Strings (55-110 gauge) are nickel-plated steel strings designed for 4-string medium scale basses. Known for their bright, balanced tone and durability, these strings come sealed in Element Shield Packaging to maintain freshness. Made in California and favored by top bands worldwide, they offer a heavier gauge ideal for players seeking a rich, punchy low-end.






| ASIN | B0002DVBJY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #78 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #1 in Bass Guitar Strings |
| Body Material | Steel |
| Color Name | Power (55-110) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (20,325) |
| Date First Available | August 28, 2005 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.4 ounces |
| Item model number | P02831 |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Product Dimensions | 6.5 x 0.5 x 6.63 inches |
| Scale Length | Medium Scale |
| Size | 4-String |
| String Gauge | .055 |
| String Material | Nickel Steel |
K**P
Classic Bass Strings with Punchy Tone and Great Feel
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky bass strings are a go-to for a reason. The 50–105 gauge gives a solid, balanced feel that works well for both fingerstyle and pick playing. Right after installing them, the tone is bright and punchy, and after a little break-in they settle into a warm, full sound with plenty of clarity. They feel smooth under the fingers without being slippery, and the tension feels just right. Not too stiff, but still enough resistance to dig in when you want more attack. They hold tuning well and stay consistent through longer practice sessions and rehearsals. Overall, these are reliable, great-sounding bass strings that deliver exactly what you expect. If you want dependable tone, good durability, and a familiar feel, these are an easy choice.
T**T
Great bright sound, but very low tension
These are great strings with a bright sound and super easy playability. However, keep in mind that these are very low-gauge strings. If you prefer a bit of tension or "fight" in your strings, these are not for you. They feel very light under the fingers, which is perfect for some, but might feel too "loose" for others.
J**W
great all-purpose strings
These give a nice blend of punch, growl, warmth, and brightness for all-purpose playing. I have super-slinkies on my 4-string for a more aggressive tone, but this is a nice middle-of-the-road string. They're easy to play, not so thick as to prevent you from shredding (I have super-thick flatwounds on my fretless and it's impossible to shred with those). They go bad more quickly than Elixers or other coated strings, but I prefer the brighter tone of these.
M**D
Love these strings. Great price, great tone, and long lasting.
First off, I want to say that I am a finger player, I play in tunings from E standard to B standard but D standard mostly. I do not use a pick (may matter to the pick players considering these strings) and I have been playing bass for about 8 or 9 years and have tried a great variety of strings out there. D'addarios, GHS, DR, Rotosound, Dean Markley, so on and so forth. When I first started playing bass I wanted to try out a lot of strings just to find the perfect sound for me. I am a metal bass player mainly. I also play classic rock, blues, whatever. ANYWAYS, I recently bought a Schecter Stilleto Studio 5 bass. It came loaded with regular slinkys and I was super impressed. Before then I was a DR guy. They had awesome tone but didn't last as long as I needed. So I bought another pair of regular slinkys. Then I was starting to realize I wasn't getting a punchy high end on the regs. Also the "E" string was just a tad too.. I guess loose would be the word. You would think that the regulars would have a 105 on the "E" string but they have a 100.. weird. So I upped to these strings and wow did it make a huge bit of difference. Nice punch through crisp high strings and a nice fat warm crisp on the low. Not too bright, not too dull. They are incredibly cheap and they last a long time. I don't need to pop them in and out every month or 2. They sound good to me with any type of music. Hope this helps. Thanks for reading.
A**R
the best item here for bass guitar.
these are the best bass guitar strings to buy.
T**Z
good purchase
Bought these for our Grandson who recently started playing bass. Put the strings on a very old Jackson bass I've had in the closet for years. The strings sounded good and felt good. The only issue I had was the E string sounded a little dull, not as bright as the other strings. Other than that i feel it was a good purchase. Not a bad price either. I even got an extra set for my own bass. I'll buy again.
D**H
Worth it!
They feel really nice and sound full and warm. I liked the Fender strings that came on my classic vibe 70s jazz bass and so those have been my go to, but these share top spot in my ranking of faves.
A**R
good ol ernies for me
the marketing is hilarious, the special anti corrosion containers is just paper envelopes lol. but i had no issues with install. i wish there was wrap or coating on the tuner end, i added 3" of 3:1 3/16" heat shrink to each string & it worked out fine. a bit twangy but i think thatll mellow out after a few days. i couldnt find this size configuration in other brands that had wrap, & ive trusted this brand for years, & the price is still right.
R**K
Estas cuerdas son un clásico por una buena razón. El sonido que producen es brillante y definido, con un gran sustain y una respuesta excelente en todo el mástil. El tacto es suave y cómodo para los dedos. Además, la calidad de los materiales se nota, manteniendo la afinación de manera estable durante bastante tiempo. Creo que son las mejores cuerdas del mercado junto con las D'addario a nivel relación calidad-precio. Diría que las EB Super Slinky son apuesta segura para cualquier bajista que busque un sonido versátil y una gran comodidad al tocar.
A**Ş
İstediğim ürün geldi. Kargo da hızlıydı. Teşekkürler
C**N
Good Strings .Sound Great
H**A
Excellent product
D**Y
Always the best strings!!
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