---
product_id: 1772226
title: "6-String Long Scale Slinky Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings, 32-130 Gauge (P02838)"
brand: "ernie ball"
price: "£34.14"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Ernie Ball"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1772226-6-string-long-scale-slinky-nickel-wound-bass-guitar-strings
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
---

# 6-string long scale, 48" length Nickel-plated steel for bright, balanced tone Element Shield Packaging for extended freshness 6-String Long Scale Slinky Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings, 32-130 Gauge (P02838)

**Brand:** ernie ball
**Price:** £34.14
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your bass game with strings that legends swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 6-String Long Scale Slinky Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings, 32-130 Gauge (P02838) by ernie ball
- **How much does it cost?** £34.14 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1772226-6-string-long-scale-slinky-nickel-wound-bass-guitar-strings)

## Best For

- ernie ball enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ernie ball brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Made in USA Quality:** Crafted in Coachella Valley with premium nickel-plated steel cores.
- • **Precision Long Scale Fit:** 48-inch strings with 37¼-inch taper, perfect for 34" basses.
- • **Durability Meets Freshness:** Element Shield Packaging locks in peak string life and tone.
- • **Legendary Tone, Pro-Approved:** Trusted by icons like Tool & Green Day for punchy, clear sound.
- • **Smooth Playability, Balanced Tension:** Low-gauge strings offer effortless fingerstyle and pick attack.

## Overview

Ernie Ball 6-String Long Scale Slinky Bass Strings deliver bright, balanced tones with nickel-plated steel wrapped around a hex steel core. Designed for 34" scale basses, these 48" strings feature a 37¼" taper for perfect fit and come in gauges .032 to .130. Packaged with Element Shield technology, they stay fresh longer, offering smooth playability and reliable tuning favored by top bands worldwide.

## Description

Ernie Ball Slinky Roundwound 6-string electric bass strings are made from nickel-plated steel wrapped around a hex-shaped steel core wire. Each bass guitar string produces a bright, balanced tone and is manufactured with the freshest and finest raw materials in the beautiful Coachella Valley of Southern California. Designed for basses with a 34 inch scale, the overall string length is 48" and the taper begins at 37 1/4". Gauges .032, .045, .065, .080, .0100 .130.

Review: Not bad for the money - I have a Gio 6 string bass that I picked up used and the strings were at least a couple years old. I paid $100 for the bass, so didn't want to spend a ton on new strings. These fit the bill. The Ernie Ball Slinky 6's are a very good middle-of-the-road sounding string set. While they've now settled and broken in, I can still tell they have that fresh sound. I wouldn't call them bright, but they have good presence. For my other basses I will use DR Sunbeams, or D'Addario NYXL's or Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats (I love the EBCF's on my Yamaha bass) and the Slinkys, though a bit different sounding than the other round wound strings have a nice sound and good feel. If you don't want to spend $30, $40 or more for a six string set, try these.
Review: Ernie Ball Strings are nice!! - I put these on my bass and they are so bright and nice. I mean its Ernie Ball so yeah gotta be at least descent right? Anyway if you don't know what to buy for your 6-string just get these. If ya don't like em at least they aren't too expensive. Nice bright yet smooth sound so its a good product and good price. Cheers from Shawn. Im not a good reviewer but I figured id give some love to the products that deserve to be bought. Peace.

## Features

- Ernie Ball Bass Slinkys are played by legendary bands around the world including Tool, Rage Against the Machine, Zac Brown Band, Green Day, and Avenged Sevenfold
- Made in the USA with tin-plated, high-carbon steel core wire wound with nickel plated-steel
- Rich, balanced tone
- Overall string length is 48 inches; taper begins at 37 1/4 inches
- Element Shield Packaging prolongs string life and keeps strings as fresh as the day they were made

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002DUVKE |
| Best Sellers Rank | #75 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #1 in Bass Guitar Strings |
| Body Material Type | Nickel plated |
| Brand | Ernie Ball |
| Brand Name | Ernie Ball |
| Coating Description | coated |
| Color | 6-String Regular (32-130) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 548 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Uncoated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00749699128380 |
| Instrument | Bass Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Bass Guitar Strings |
| Item Weight | 6.37 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Ernie Ball Music Man |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P02838 |
| Material Type | Nickel Steel |
| Model Name | Slinky Nickel Wound |
| Model Number | P02838 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Bass Guitar |
| Set Name | Slinky |
| Sound Profile | Balanced |
| String Gauge | .032 |
| String Material Type | Nickel Steel |
| UPC | 749699128380 |
| Unit Count | 6.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | None. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ernie Ball
- **String Gauge:** .032
- **Color:** 6-String Regular (32-130)
- **Instrument:** Bass Guitar
- **String Material Type:** Nickel Steel

## Images

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![6-String Long Scale Slinky Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings, 32-130 Gauge (P02838) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91TUQ8okj5L.jpg)
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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not bad for the money
*by V***A on July 1, 2020*

I have a Gio 6 string bass that I picked up used and the strings were at least a couple years old. I paid $100 for the bass, so didn't want to spend a ton on new strings. These fit the bill. The Ernie Ball Slinky 6's are a very good middle-of-the-road sounding string set. While they've now settled and broken in, I can still tell they have that fresh sound. I wouldn't call them bright, but they have good presence. For my other basses I will use DR Sunbeams, or D'Addario NYXL's or Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats (I love the EBCF's on my Yamaha bass) and the Slinkys, though a bit different sounding than the other round wound strings have a nice sound and good feel. If you don't want to spend $30, $40 or more for a six string set, try these.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ernie Ball Strings are nice!!
*by S***N on April 21, 2011*

I put these on my bass and they are so bright and nice. I mean its Ernie Ball so yeah gotta be at least descent right? Anyway if you don't know what to buy for your 6-string just get these. If ya don't like em at least they aren't too expensive. Nice bright yet smooth sound so its a good product and good price. Cheers from Shawn. Im not a good reviewer but I figured id give some love to the products that deserve to be bought. Peace.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good tone, touch, and feel
*by D***A on May 2, 2026*

Excellent. I use these on a six string fretted bass and on a five string fretless. I like the sound, feel, and suppleness of these strings.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Ernie Ball 6-String Long Scale Slinky Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings, 32-130 Gauge (P02838)
- Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 3-pack, 10-46 Gauge (P03221)

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*Last updated: 2026-05-27*