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Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt Flatwound Bass Strings Long Scale - 4-String 45-105 Balanced Tension Custom Set
Description
CUSTOM BALANCED TENSION SET!Ernie Ball Cobalt Flat Wound Bass Strings combine the smooth feel of a traditional flatwound string with the modern tone of Cobalts. The Ernie Ball Cobalt Flatwound Bass Strings feature a super bright Cobalt ribbon wrap over Cobalt under windings over a hex core with optimal wrap ratios resulting in a string that feels like a flat and sounds like a round.
Available Ernie Ball Cobalt Flatwound String Sets:
Custom Set using Singles = .045 .060 .080
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Discussed in Finally tried Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats in the TalkBass community
PennyroyalWe
I'm looking specifically at this set, Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt Flatwound Bass Strings Long Scale - ... more
michael_t
Good to see Jason at Fret Nation has already put together a custom balanced-tension set for those who are interested. Looking at the tension figures, he has the right idea for ... ... more
michael_t
Fret Nation has the Cobalt Flats balanced tension set (45-60-80-105) for only $27.99. Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt Flatwound Bass Strings Long Scale - I would suggest you get in touch with Jason (owner) at info@fretnation.com and ask him what kind of pricing he may be able to put together for your custom set. ... more
Zooberwerx
I'm not sure there would be lot of difference between a 40 and 45 G string so your balanced set suggestion will probably work...and cheaper, too! Just need to add the 130 B string as a single. Riis ... more
Discussed in Going with flatwounds in the TalkBass community
moreblues
There are a lot of great flats to try...T.I.- GHS-LaBella-Fender...If you want to try the Cobalts, I highly recommend this set...I have them on a Jazz and really like the balanced tension set offered here: Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt Flatwound Bass Strings Long Scale - ... more
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