Go for the original with the slinky feel and the fat tone.

Gauges 40-60-70-95.

Ernie Ball 2835 Extra Slinky bass strings are round-wound for maximum clarity and serious punch. The list of endorsers for Ernie Ball Slinky bass strings reads like a who's who of modern rock bass. Made in the USA with specially formulated alloys for long life and maximum vibrancy.

Ernie Ball is the pioneer of rock and roll guitar strings. Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, and Slash are among the long list of Slinky players.

Your axe will sound so much better you'll wonder why you waited so long. Order now. Order lots!

Ernie Ball 2835 Extra Slinky Round Wound Bass Strings

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Ernie Ball Extra Slinky Bass Strings

Posted by Jankbass from Phoenix , AZ. on Apr 28, 2009

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Professional, and at times, semi-pro.

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Country, Reggae, Soul, Alternative, and more

I've been using these strings on all of my basses for close to 40 years now and I'm not about to change. Why? They're consistent in quality, price and value. And they sound sooooo good!

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good 4 slap

Posted by Ibanez6060 from Jakarta, INA on Feb 7, 2008

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Funk, Classic Rock, Metal

This Strings are the BEST. at first, my ibanez gsr 180 still uses the normal string (the 1st) and when i learned slap, my index and thumb got really panfull even the skin was like, red and i cant play for 3 days. When i changed to this string. Its so light even a kid like me can slap my way. Buy it man, you'll never regret it

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WOW!!!

Posted by GinGeeXD from Wales, UK on Jul 28, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Beginner/Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Funk, Punk, Slap'n'pop

I haven't been playing bass for very long, but i broke a string on my carlsbro knock-off precision. i decided 2 change the whole lot because the rest of the strings seemed a bit past their prime time..... so i slapped on some of these and WOW! bright, sparkling sound that brings life and a whole new dimention into your world.... All in all, their AMAZING!!

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Ernie Ball = Awesome tone

Posted by whitecloud on Jul 1, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: newb

Reviewer's Play Style: metal

I slapped a set of these light gauge strings on my Washburn Bantam and I love them. I double as a guitar player and these strings are just as silky as the Ernie Balls on my strat-o-copy.

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They are slinky! and they sound good

Posted by Rock Mumbles from Clarkston, WA on May 21, 2007

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist playing for 40 years

Reviewer's Play Style: folk, blues, rock, contemporary worship

I just picked up an 1985 Ario Pro II RSB Spl1 and wanted to set it up with some really light strings, these definitely fill that need. Not only are they light, super fast and easy to play, but sound good too, they have the "hi-fi" sound I was looking for. Now I have a 22 year old single pickup passive bass that has a nice "modern" tone. I'm not super picky as far as strings go, I've used D'Addario XL's, GHS Boomers and Flea Boomers, the Ernie Ball's seem a little brighter, but still have a good full tome.

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