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

Gauges: 45-65-80-100-130.

Ernie Ball 2836 Regular Slinky 5-String 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 2836 Regular Slinky 5-String Bass Strings

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Good strings

Posted by Pocket Grooves from Greensboro, NC on Jul 31, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Studio Session Bassist, Occasional Live Gigs

Reviewer's Play Style: Anything and everything

I'm a studio session bassist in Greensboro, NC. My approach to my equipment is centered around versitility; how many different genres of music can I play with a certain combination of equipment. Understand that the bass provides the tone, but you have to have good strings as the medium for good tone.

That said, I really like Ernie Ball Slinkys. I string my Traben Chaos Obsession 5-string with Regular Slinkys because they sound great out of the package (no break-in time required), they sound good as they wear with regular playing, all the way until the cores of the strings are dead. I think these are some of the best roundwound strings you can buy for the price.

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well-built strings!

Posted by schneider from Iowa on Apr 5, 2009

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, jazz, funk, metal

I'll admit, I'm no string afficionado, but these just made all the difference for me. Not only do they have the punch and brightness, they feel just right straight from the packaging. I haven't had one break yet. Highly recommend.

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THESE STRINGS ARE AMAZING!

Posted by AMANWHOLOVESHISBASS5 from Effort, PA on Mar 16, 2009

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Avtive Bassist

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Metal, Blues, Jazz, Funk

I've used Earnie Ball strings for a while now and I'm really happy with my choice. I'm using Boomers right now, just to see what strings I'll like better. The Boomers are holding their own, but the Earnie Ball Regular Slinky Custom Gauge Bass Strings are amazing! They give a great punchy sound and last a long time. They way I play, I need to change my strings every month, but when I don't get the money for new strings at the time, these babies hold their own! I highly recomend these strings, you won't be dissopointed.

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BEST STRINGS FOR EVERY STYLE

Posted by Bassmanstooge from Mount Vernon, IL on Feb 27, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician/Recording

Reviewer's Play Style: All Styles

I have played bass for over 15 years and I have used all of the major brands. I now use Ernie Ball regular slinky strings exclusively. I play alot of different styles. These strings have all the goods. Great tone and feel for all styles. I can get any tone I want with these. I also use Carvin basses and amps exclusively. I just put a set of these on my new Carvin Icon 5-string and again I get the perfect sound and feel. These strings also last long. I keep them clean and they just keep going. The best sound, tone, feel, life, look, and price.

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Simply awesome

Posted by Felken from Michigan on Dec 11, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Beginner

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

The last time I used Ernie Ball strings was before I realized that all strings sounded pretty bad on my beginner bass, so I was left with a bad impression and never used them for some time. I just got a new 5 string Yamaha and bought a set of these to replace the bum strings it came with, and wow! There's a good amount of growl and ample punch to the sound. The low B is outstanding in clarity and tension, and all of the strings are well balanced. I think I've finally found my sound in these strings.

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Ernie Ball 2836 Regular Slinky 5-String Bass Strings

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