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product_id: 374660700
title: "Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Medium Scale Bass Strings - 45-105 Gauge"
brand: "ernie ball"
price: "£27.80"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Ernie Ball"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/374660700-ernie-ball-regular-slinky-nickel-wound-medium-scale-bass-strings
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
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# Medium Scale: 32.5” max Bright, punchy tone Made in USA Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Medium Scale Bass Strings - 45-105 Gauge

**Brand:** ernie ball
**Price:** £27.80
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate Your Groove with Ernie Ball!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Medium Scale Bass Strings - 45-105 Gauge by ernie ball
- **How much does it cost?** £27.80 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/374660700-ernie-ball-regular-slinky-nickel-wound-medium-scale-bass-strings)

## Best For

- ernie ball enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ernie ball brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
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## Key Features

- • **Perfect Fit:** Designed for medium scale basses, these strings fit seamlessly into your setup.
- • **Unleash Your Sound:** Experience a bright, full-bodied tone that elevates your bass performance.
- • **Play with Confidence:** Reliable performance that keeps you in tune, gig after gig.
- • **Precision Engineering:** Tin-plated, high-carbon steel core for enhanced resonance and stability.
- • **Crafted for Durability:** Premium materials ensure these strings withstand the test of time, perfect for both pros and novices.

## Overview

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Medium Scale Bass Strings (45-105 Gauge) are expertly crafted to fit medium scale basses up to 32.5 inches, delivering a bright and punchy tone. Made in the USA with premium materials, these strings offer durability and reliability for musicians at any level.

## Description

From the manufacturer Medium Scale Slinky Bass Strings Slinky Bass Strings Every string is precision wound in Southern California’s Coachella Valley, then packaged in an ultra-low humidity environment with Ernie Ball's Element Shield packaging to ensure every set remains as fresh as it was the day it was made. Ernie Ball Medium Scale Slinky bass strings are constructed utilizing the same production methods and materials as our popular Slinky nickel wound bass strings. Offering the same slinky feel and bright balanced tone, these new strings are specifically engineered to fit basses up to 32.5” in scale length as well as short scale basses with string through bridges such as vintage Fender Mustangs. 34.25” taper length (distance from ball end to taper) Signature Slinky feel Complements all bass guitar types and playing styles Nickel-plated steel wrap wire on a high-carbon steel hex core Ball End Our ball-ends are made using brass wire rod which is machined and cut to exacting specifications to ensure a precise fit and function. Wrap Wire Nickel Wound Slinky bass strings are precision wound with nickel-plated steel wire providing a classic, balanced tone. Core Wire The core is made from tin-plated, high-carbon steel hex wire providing excellent durability. Blink-182's Mark Hoppus plays Super Slinky Bass 45 - 100. Tool's Justin Chancellor plays Hybrid Slinky Bass 45 - 105. Maroon 5's Mickey Madden plays Hybrid Slinky Bass 45 - 105. The Dixie Dregs' Dave LaRue Plays Extra Slinky Bass 40 - 95.

Review: Best Strings around - Zero complaints, some of the best sounding strings you can buy for the money, they feel great, long lasting. perfect.
Review: Great strings - Only brand of strings I use, already put them on a Squier 5-string bass, Manson MBM and now a Glarry P Bass, great value compared to others, but still high quality, comfortable to play and sound perfect

## Features

- Medium Scale: Fits basses up to 32.5” in scale length as well as short scale basses with string through bridges such as vintage Fender Mustangs
- Strings begin to taper at 34.25 inches
- Bright, full-bodied tone with punchy mids and tight lows
- Premium materials and craftsmanship ensure reliable, long-lasting bass strings, perfect for professionals and beginners alike
- Made in the USA with tin-plated, high-carbon steel core wire wound with nickel plated-steel

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B095Y57M8N |
| Best Sellers Rank | 7,045 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 32 in Bass Guitar Strings |
| Body Material Type | Steel |
| Brand | Ernie Ball |
| Brand Name | Ernie Ball |
| Coating Description | Uncoated |
| Coating description | Uncoated |
| Colour | Grey |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 777 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Uncoated |
| Included Components | Set of Ernie Ball Medium Scale Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings, 45-105 Gauge |
| Instrument | Bass Guitar |
| Item Weight | 0.24 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Ernie Ball |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P02856 |
| Material Type | Steel |
| Model Name | Slinky |
| Model Number | P02856 |
| Product Warranty | Limited warranty. |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Electric bass guitar, Studio recording, Live performances |
| Set Name | Regular Slinky |
| String Gauge | Medium |
| String Material Type | Nickel |
| String gauge | Medium |
| String material type | Nickel |
| UPC | 749699108962 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ernie Ball
- **String gauge:** Medium
- **Colour:** Grey
- **Instrument:** Bass Guitar
- **String material type:** Nickel

## Images

![Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Medium Scale Bass Strings - 45-105 Gauge - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81CYrPN7ukL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Strings around
*by D***. on 27 November 2025*

Zero complaints, some of the best sounding strings you can buy for the money, they feel great, long lasting. perfect.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great strings
*by A***R on 15 November 2024*

Only brand of strings I use, already put them on a Squier 5-string bass, Manson MBM and now a Glarry P Bass, great value compared to others, but still high quality, comfortable to play and sound perfect

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good for the money
*by A***R on 5 December 2025*

work well, can not give better review as novice player.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-06-01*