Ernie Ball .055 COBALT WOUND ELECTRIC BASS STRING SINGLE
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Ernie Ball
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A Clear, Powerful, and Inspiring Sound
Designed to enhance clarity and articulation, the Cobalt Slinky strings offer a strong projection without sacrificing spectral balance. The lows remain tight, the mids articulated, and the highs sparkling, whether you play on single-coil or humbucker pickups. Perfect for boosting your signal at the source, they reveal nuances and dynamics, from silky cleans to dense saturations.
Technical specifications
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end |
| Category | Bass single string |
| Draw | 55 |
| Nbr of strings | 1 |
| Spun | round |
| Material | cobalt |
| Type | electric guitar string set |
| Construction | roundwound |
| Alloy | cobalt-based coating |
| Output | increased output level thanks to enhanced magnetic coupling |
| Timbre | improved clarity and more harmonics |
| Compatibility | single-coil and humbucker pickups |
| Gauges | available in various gauges depending on the model |
| Uses | rock, metal, fusion, pop, studio, and stage |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt 55 string sold individually?
This reference includes a single 55 gauge string. It is equipped with a ball end.
Compatible with which pickups?
The cobalt-based alloy is stated to be compatible with single-coil and humbucking pickups.
What tone does cobalt bring to this 55 gauge string?
Cobalt enhances magnetic coupling to increase output level. The description claims increased clarity and more harmonics. The lows remain tight, while the highs retain their brightness.
Is this string suitable for rock and metal?
Its round wound construction and increased output level correspond to rock, metal, and fusion uses. It is also recommended for pop, studio, and stage.
What type of winding is used on this string?
The roundwound construction uses a round wire winding. This format is here associated with a pronounced midrange articulation.



