Ernie Ball 2817 POWER SLINKY FLATWOUND SHORT SCALE 55-110
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Silky flatwound fingerboard with the typical punch of roundwound strings.
- Designed for 4-string short scale basses, "Power" gauge 50-110.
- Cobalt alloy for dynamic response, solid sustain, and rich harmonics.
- Ideal for precise and comfortable playing both in the studio and on stage.
Manufacturer Information
Ernie Ball
https://www.ernieball.com
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Comfort and Punch for Your Short Scale Bass
With the Ernie Ball Slinky Flatwound Short Scale 50-110, enjoy the best of both worlds: the smooth feel of flatwound strings and the punchy attack inspired by Slinky Cobalt. These strings deliver authoritative lows, excellent definition, and exemplary playability, perfect for modern grooves as well as vintage lines.
Technical specifications
| Tension | Hard | 1st cord pull | 50 |
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end | Nbr of strings | 4 |
| Category | 4-string bass | Spun | flat |
| Classification | Power | Material | cobalt |
| Draw | 50-70-90-110 | Special feature | short scale |
| Winding | flat | Gauge | 50-70-90-110 |
| Number of strings | 4 | Scale | short scale |
| 1st string gauge | 050 | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Are these strings compatible with a short scale bass?
The set is specifically designed for short scale basses and includes 4 ball-end strings.
What is the gauge of the Ernie Ball 2817 Power Slinky Flatwound Short Scale?
The gauge is 50-70-90-110, with a first string of .050. This Power setup corresponds to a hard tension.
What sound do cobalt flatwound strings produce?
The flat winding combined with cobalt provides a smooth feel and a punchy attack inspired by the Slinky Cobalt. The advertised tone emphasizes authoritative lows and good definition. It can support both modern grooves and vintage character lines.
Is the flat winding comfortable under the fingers?
Thanks to their flat winding, these strings have a smooth feel and are described as offering exemplary playability.
Is this set suitable for a 5-string bass?
This reference is intended for a 4-string bass. The set contains four gauges: .050, .070, .090, and .110.
