Ernie Ball 2808 Custom Gauge Group IV Flatwound 40-95
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Silky feel and silent glide thanks to a flat winding: ideal for minimizing finger noise and enhancing comfort.
- Soft and round tone : a warm grain, perfect for clean bass lines that sit well in the mix.
- Custom Gauge 40-60-70-95 tension: balance between flexibility, precision, and stability, suitable for fingerstyle and pick playing.
- Chrome flat steel construction wound around a hexagonal tin-plated steel core: stability and consistent response along the entire length.
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Ernie Ball Flatwound: A Modern Standard for Demanding Bassists
For decades, Ernie Ball has been one of the brands that helped define the standards of modern bass strings. This Custom Gauge Flatwound series continues that tradition with a focus on playing comfort and musicality, highly favored by many stage and studio bassists.For Which Style and Bassist?
The Ernie Ball 2808 Flatwound strings are designed for those seeking a soft tone, a more muted attack, and a very pleasant feel under the fingers. They are particularly suited for registers where the bass needs to remain clear without aggressiveness: pop, rock, soul, reggae, jazz, or for cleaner parts in the studio. Their 40-95 gauge also facilitates fast passages and long sessions while maintaining a solid low-end foundation.Design: Chrome Flat Winding and Hexagonal Core for a Premium Feel
Made from chrome flat steel, wound around a hexagonal steel core specially tempered and tin-plated, these strings prioritize a homogeneous response and a very smooth feel. The flat winding helps reduce fret noise and provides the typical "smooth" sensation of flatwounds, while producing a very soft and controlled sound, ideal for laying down the groove with precision.Technical specifications
| Tension | Extra soft | 1st cord pull | 40 |
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end | Nbr of strings | 4 |
| Category | 4-string bass | Spun | flat |
| Draw | 40-60-70-95 | Material | stainless steel |
| Reference | Ernie Ball 2808 | Metal type | chrome flat steel |
| Model | Custom Gauge Group IV Flatwound 40-95 | Core | specially tempered and tin-plated hexagonal steel wire |
| Instrument | bass | Tone | very soft sound |
| Type | flatwound bass strings | Associated artists (non-exhaustive list) | Shavo Odadjian, Chi Cheng, Christopher Tony Wolstenholme, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Rick Savage |
| Gauge | 40-60-70-95 | ||
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Questions frequently asked
What is the gauge of the Ernie Ball 2808 Custom Gauge Group IV Flatwound strings?
The set uses gauges 40-60-70-95, with the first string at .040. This extra soft tension promotes a smooth playability while maintaining a solid low end.
Are these 40-95 flatwound strings suitable for a 4-string bass?
This model is designed for 4-string basses and features ball end attachments. The set therefore includes four strings with gauges .040, .060, .070, and .095.
What sound do the Ernie Ball Flatwound 2808 strings provide?
The flat-chrome steel winding delivers a very smooth tone with a muted and controlled attack. Fret noise is reduced by the smooth surface of the winding.
How does the feel differ with these flatwound strings?
The flatwound construction offers a fluid feel under the fingers. It is suitable for fast playing and extended sessions thanks to the extra soft tension.
What materials are the Ernie Ball 2808 strings made of?
The winding is made of flat chrome-plated steel around a hexagonal core of specially hardened and tin-plated steel. This design contributes to a consistent response across all four strings.
