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Ernie Ball String Explorer: Electric Slinky Bass Nickel Wound 4-Stringplay button

Ernie Ball String Explorer: Electric Slinky Bass Nickel Wound 4-String

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Ernie Ball: String Alloys - Bass Nickel Wound

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Ernie Ball welcomes its newest bass string set to the world-famous line of Slinky bass guitar strings. Beefy Slinky bass strings feature the same great bright and balanced tone that Slinkys are known for, in an even heavier combination for 4-string players.

This set has been specifically developed for ultra-low tunings including BEAD, Drop B, and Drop C. Beefy Slinky bass strings are ideal for players who prefer a heavier set of strings that deliver a powerful low end with optimal tension and definition.

Gauges: 65-80-100-130
Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Bass Guitar Strings - 65-130 Gauge
Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Bass Guitar Strings - 65-130 Gauge
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3.17

6 Reviews

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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  1. Breaks Easy3
  2. Can be difficult to play with1
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  1. Good Tone4
  2. Well Built / Quality4
  3. Consistent2
  4. Long Life1

Reviewed by 6 customers

  • Flawed

    1

    submitteda year ago

    byTim

    fromRidgewood, NJ

    These are clearly cheaply made. In 30 years of playing I've never had a strong tail on me WHILE I was stringing my bass. Frankly I feel ripped off. I wanted to like these because I like a heavy string but I'll spend for a better quality set next time. Avoid.

  • Awesome for drop tuning.

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byJared

    fromSan Luis Obispo

    Installed on my 4 string ibanez soundgear bass. Great response, tone, as mentioned above great for drop down tuning. They are suitable for longer scale, I can get to about C# but any lower (on top "E" string). It gets a little loose and buzzy (on 34" scale with minor adjustments)

  • It was ok

    2

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    submitted2 years ago

    byJon

    fromIndiana

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    #sweepstakes

  • It was fine

    2

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    submitted2 years ago

    byJon

    fromIndiana

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    It was mostly my trashy bass that was the problem but the strings are fine and they play nicely and give a nice punch.

  • Great product, great gauge

    4

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    submitted2 years ago

    byGino

    fromSaint Clair Shores, MI

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I play bass with a pick, and I use the bottom two strings in the Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky Bass for reduced sustain to provide a more muted and compressed tone.

  • PERFECT

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    bySeany Boy

    fromChicago, IL

    Bought a set for one of my basses that I got set up for Drop C and Drop B. I'm glad Ernie Ball finally made these for the bass. I know most people usually would just buy a set of 5 string regular slinky bass strings and use the lowest four strings and you get the exact same gauges. But, finally having a set of these for four string saves you a couple of bucks. Tone is great. Bright but still deep with a nice punch. The same you would expect from any other slinky strings just with a really heavy gauge. Used to use Power Slinky for low tunings. These heavier gauges make it even better to play as low as Drop B with more consistency and without any flobbiness on the strings. A much higher tension on the strings being tuned down that low. Definitely will buy these again when these get old and worn out. if you're looking for a little higher gauge than this (maybe for Drop A), you can always buy a 5 string set of Power Slinky and you can get a 70-135 gauge using the lowest 4 strings which is literally just 5 higher on each string than the Beefys. Hope Ernie Ball makes another set with 70-135 gauges for 4 string to save money and tune down to Drop A. Otherwise, this gauge suffices for Drop C, Drop B and you save yourself a couple of bucks. Definitely recommend these.

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byBass16

    fromundisclosed

    Does it fit into a short scale bass?, like a Fender Mustang?, do I need to adapt the nut or it fits in all 4 string bass?

    Does it fit into a short scale bass?, like a Fender Mustang?, do I need to adapt the nut or it fits in all 4 string bass?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    You're going to need to trim them down, a lot. The nut should be okay. If it needs to be filed than it needs to be filed.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byBassist

    fromUSA

    I don't need to tune super low for what I play, so are these playable in D standard?

    I don't need to tune super low for what I play, so are these playable in D standard?

    Open Reply - Beau
    These strings would work well for playing in D standard.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJohnny

    fromCalifornia

    Is the 130 a tappered string, or will drilling and filing be required to accept the 130 in the bridge's and nuts of basses.

    Is the 130 a tappered string, or will drilling and filing be required to accept the 130 in the bridge's and nuts of basses.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It is tapered.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byDorB

    fromundisclosed

    What scale length are these?

    What scale length are these?

    Open Reply - Beau
    These are 65-130 Gauge and considered extra long in scale length.