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Ernie Ball 2832 Regular Slinky Roundwound Bass Strings
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Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky Roundwound Bass Strings
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Ernie Ball 2836 Slinky 5-String Bass Strings
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Ernie Ball 2833 Hybrid Slinky Roundwound Bass Guitar...
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Ernie Ball P02814 Super Slinky Flatwound Bass Strings
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Ernie Ball 2812 Regular Slinky Flatwound Bass Strings
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Ernie Ball 2824 Super Slinky 5-String Bass Strings
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Ernie Ball 2838 Slinky Nickel Round Wound 6-String Electric...
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Ernie Ball 2831 Slinky Round Wound Power Bass Strings
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Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Flatwound Short Scale Electric...
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Ernie Ball 2070 Earthwood Acoustic Bass Strings
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Ernie Ball P02801 Short Scale Flatwound Group 2 Electric...
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Ernie Ball 2816 Slinky Flatwound 5-String Bass Strings
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Ernie Ball 2821 Power Slinky 5-String Bass Strings
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Ernie Ball 2731 Cobalt Power Slinky Electric Bass Strings
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Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Bass Guitar...
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Ernie Ball 2736 Cobalt Regular Slinky 5-String Electric...
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Ernie Ball P02813 Hybrid Slinky Flatwound Bass Strings
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Ernie Ball Cobalt Super Slinky 5-String Electric Bass...
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Ernie Ball P02805 Flatwound Group 2.5 Electric Bass Strings
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Ernie Ball 2835 Extra Slinky Round Wound Bass Strings
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Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky Bass Strings Super Long Scale
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Ernie Ball Hyper Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Bass Strings...
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Ernie Ball P02815 Extra Slinky Flatwound Bass Strings
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Ernie Ball 2733 Cobalt Hybrid Slinky Electric Bass Strings
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Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Medium Scale Bass...
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Ernie Ball P02811 Power Slinky Flatwound Bass Strings
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Ernie Ball 2843 Hybrid Slinky Stainless Steel Bass Strings
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Ernie Ball Cobalt Slinky 6-String Electric Bass Strings...
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Ernie Ball Power Slinky Flatwound Short Scale Electric Bass...
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Ernie Ball Cobalt Power Slinky 5-String Electric Bass...
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Ernie Ball 2806 Flat Wound Group III Electric Bass Strings
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Ernie Ball 2810 Flatwound 5-String Bass Strings Set
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Ernie Ball 2734 Cobalt Super Slinky Electric Bass Strings
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Ernie Ball 2735 Cobalt Extra Slinky Electric Bass Strings
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Ernie Ball 2837 Slinky Silhouette Short-Scale 6-String Bass...
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Ernie Ball 2732 Cobalt Regular Slinky Electric Bass Strings
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Ernie Ball P02800 Short Scale Flatwound Group 1 Electric...
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Ernie Ball 2832 Regular Slinky Round Wound Bass Strings 3...
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Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky Round Wound Bass Strings 3...
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The story of Ernie Ball bass guitar strings goes back to the 1960s rock revival, when Ernie was running one of the first shops that exclusively sold guitars. He noticed that a lot of musicians were struggling to learn their instrument when they had to handle the very heavy-gauge strings of the day, so he went to string manufacturers and had some lighter, easier-to-play strings made. Those took off like wildfire, and led Ernie Ball to leave his store behind and start making strings full-time. Those early light strings were the first ones to bear the Slinky name, and they're what gave Ernie Ball strings the reputation they have today. In one move, Slinky strings eliminated the need for "slack stringing," making the guitar more accessible to new players and more nimble for the pros. It didn't take long for Ernie Ball to bring Slinkys to the bass guitar, allowing bassists to also take advantage of their flexibility.

If you want a really unique set of strings, try the cobalt Slinkys on for size. Ernie Ball broke new ground by developing strings made with this non-traditional metal, and the results are pretty impressive. These cobalt strings pack a serious punch, with really beefy sustain and clarity. On top of that, they stand up better to sweat and moisture, so they'll last for a long time even during demanding tours. Like every set of Slinky bass guitar strings, the cobalts are highly flexible so you can make short work of complex parts without leaving your hands cramping.

For those who play the acoustic bass, Ernie Ball keeps things traditional with the phosphor-bronze Earthwood series. It's a challenging prospect to make a great set of strings for acoustic bass, but they've basically nailed it with these mellow-sounding, yet clear, strings.

With Ernie Ball, every choice is a good one. Just pick out the set that matches your tastes and fits your instrument and you'll be ready to play. Even if you're only looking for one string, you'll find individually-packaged Slinkys here as well. It's all about what you want and need.