Ernie Ball .050 NICKEL WOUND ELECTRIC BASS STRING SINGLE
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The "Slinky" Standard to Shape Your Groove
The Ernie Ball Slinky Nickel Wound 50 are designed for bassists seeking responsive strings with a bright upper spectrum and rich harmonic content. Ideal for enhancing articulation in both pick and fingerstyle playing, they provide clarity on attacks and solid definition to lay down grooves in rock, pop, funk, or contemporary music. The Nickel Wound choice maintains a comfortable playing feel while preserving a bright and expressive tonal character.
Technical specifications
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end |
| Category | Bass single string |
| Draw | 50 |
| Nbr of strings | 1 |
| Spun | round |
| Material | nickel-plated steel |
| Brand | Ernie Ball |
| Series | Slinky |
| Model | Nickel Wound 50 |
| Type | bass strings |
| Winding | nickel wound |
| Tone | bright, rich in harmonics |
| Manufacturing | top-quality materials, strict specifications |
Questions frequently asked
Which string corresponds to the 50 gauge for bass?
This reference is a single bass string sold individually, with a 50 gauge and a ball-end attachment.
Is the Ernie Ball Slinky Nickel Wound 50 round wound?
The winding is round and the wrap wire is made of nickel-plated steel. This construction aims for a bright tone with a pronounced harmonic richness.
What sound does a 50 gauge Nickel Wound bass string produce?
The nickel-plated steel provides a bright upper spectrum and defined attack. The string enhances articulation both with a pick and fingerstyle playing. Its tonal character suits rock, pop, funk, and contemporary music genres.
Is this Ernie Ball 50 string suitable for pick playing?
The defined attack makes it suitable for parts played with a pick. Fingerstyle playing also benefits from its responsiveness.
What type of attachment does this Slinky bass string have?
The end is equipped with a ball-end attachment, in accordance with the indicated format for this single string.



