Ernie Ball 2850 Super Long Scale Slinky 5C 45-130

Name: 2850 Super Long Scale Slinky 5C 45-130
Brand: Ernie Ball
SKU: 147542
Price: 32.00 EUR
Availability: InStock
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Essential Information About Ernie Ball 2850 Super Long Scale Slinky 5C 45-130 Strings
• 5-string bass string set designed for extra-long scale instruments: perfect if you are looking for comfortable tension and consistent response across the entire length.
• Slinky tone : bright attack, natural balance, and well-defined lows, ideal for rock, metal, pop, funk, or studio use.
• Nickel-plated steel wound around a specially tempered hexagonal steel core for a warm, rich, and precise sound with good stability.
• Hermetic pouch : better protected strings before opening, to preserve the "fresh from the factory" feel upon installation.

2850 Super Long Scale Slinky 5C 45-130

32,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

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The Slinky Standard: A Reference for Bass

Adopted by many bassists worldwide, the Ernie Ball Slinky range has established itself as a staple thanks to a simple and effective combination: consistent manufacturing, pleasant feel, and immediately usable sound. Made in the Coachella Valley (California) with premium materials and constant quality standards, these strings are a reliable choice if you want to regain a familiar, balanced, and dynamic tone, repetition after repetition.

Technical specifications

Tension	Medium	1st cord pull	45
Type of cord attachment	Ball end	Nbr of strings	5
Category	5-string bass	Material	nickel-plated steel
Draw	45-65-85-105-130	Special feature	super long scale

Type	5-string bass Slinky Super Long Scale	Metal type	nickel-plated steel wound around a specially tempered hexagonal steel core
Number of strings	5	Packaging	hermetic pouch
Feature	super long scale	Chosen by	Dave La Rue
Gauge	45-65-85-105-135	Notable users	Shavo Odadjian, Chi Cheng, Christopher Tony Wolstenholme, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Rick Savage
Gauge name/marking	45-130

Questions frequently asked

Are these strings suitable for a 5-string super long scale bass?

This set is designed for 5-string super long scale basses and features five ball-end strings. The gauge ranges from .045 to .130.

What is the gauge of the Ernie Ball 2850 Super Long Scale Slinky 5C?

The gauges are .045, .065, .085, .105, and .130. The stated tension is medium.

What metal is used for these bass strings?

The strings use nickel-plated steel winding around a specially heat-treated hex core steel wire. This construction applies to the 45-130 set.

Do Ernie Ball 2850 strings have ball ends?

Each string is fitted with a ball end. The set is packaged in a sealed pouch.

Which bassists are associated with Ernie Ball Slinky strings?

Dave La Rue is mentioned among the musicians who have chosen Ernie Ball. Shavo Odadjian, Chi Cheng, Christopher Tony Wolstenholme, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, and Rick Savage are also listed among the cited users.