If you play a 4-string electric bass and prefer a lighter touch, the Ernie Ball Extra Slinky Nickel Wound Bass Strings are worth keeping in your rotation. At a 40-95 gauge, this is Ernie Ball's lightest bass string set — designed for players who want easier playability without giving up a full, balanced sound. They're particularly well-suited for slap and pop styles where string response and snap matter.
These strings are built from nickel-plated steel wound around a tin-plated, hex-shaped steel core. The round-wound construction delivers a bright, balanced tone that works across a range of playing styles — from rock and funk to jazz and beyond. Made in Ernie Ball's facility in the Coachella Valley of Southern California, the set comes in hermetically sealed foil packaging to keep strings fresh until you're ready to string up.
The 40-60-70-95 gauge combination keeps tension on the lighter side, which can make fast passages and intricate basslines feel noticeably easier under your fingers without sacrificing low-end presence.
Product Features:
- 4-string electric bass string set, Extra Slinky gauge
- Individual gauges: .040, .060, .070, .095
- Nickel-plated steel round-wound construction
- Tin-plated hex-shaped steel core wire
- Made in the USA (Coachella Valley, California)
- Hermetically sealed foil packaging for freshness
Brand: Ernie Ball
Model: Extra Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Bass Strings 40-95
SKU: P02835
Condition: New
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