Primary Bass - Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt Flatwound Bass Strings Long Scale - 4-String 45-105 Balanced Tension Custom Set

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Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt Flatwound Bass Strings Long Scale - 4-String 45-105 Balanced Tension Custom Set

$27.99 on Fretnation.com

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

Firsthand experiences

Comments from forums and Reddit

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

Discussed in Help with Flats in the TalkBass community

Zooberwerx

I'm no expert on flatwounds but I just stuck a set of EB Cobalt Flats on a fiver and have been happy so far. This would be my first choice for a P bass: Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt Flatwound Bass Strings Long Scale - Riis ... more

Discussed in Finally tried Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats in the TalkBass community

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

Discussed in Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats in the TalkBass community

michael_t

If anyone would like to try the custom balanced-tension set, 45-60-80-105, it's only $27.99 at Fret Nation. Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt Flatwound Bass Strings Long Scale - ... more

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