Ernie Ball 6-String Short Scale Bass Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 20w-90 Gauge (P02837)
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- Condition
- New
- Color
- 6-String Short Scale Bass (20w-90)
- Size
- 6-String
- Model
- P02837
- Weight
- 2.88 oz
- Material
- Nickel
- Instrument
- Bass Guitar
- In the box
- Strings only
Features 5
- Made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire
- Manufactured with small ball ends like guitar strings, not large ball ends used on traditional electric bass stings
- Most popular bass string alloy
- Bright, balanced tone
- Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials
Description
Ernie Ball 6-string Bass Guitar string sets are round- wound for maximum clarity and serious punch. Each string is manufactured with the finest and freshest raw materials in the beautiful Coachella Valley of Southern California. The list of endorsers for Ernie Ball Slinky bass strings reads like a who's who of top selling artists. Strings have small ball ends like guitar strings, not large ball ends used on bass stings. Gauges .020 .030 .042 .054 .074 .090. Part number 2837. From the Manufacturer These Slinkys are designed for 29 5/8" scale and utilize with small ball ends like guitar strings, not large ball ends used on traditional electric bass stings. Gauges .020, .030, .042, .054, .074, .090. Part number P02837.
Specs 23
| Brand | Ernie Ball |
|---|---|
| String Gauge | .02 |
| Color | 6-String Short Scale Bass (20w-90) |
| Instrument | Bass Guitar |
| String Material Type | Nickel |
| Brand Name | Ernie Ball |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 73 |
| UPC | 749699128373 |
| Unit Count | 6 Count |
| Item Type Name | Bass Guitar Strings |
| Item Weight | 2.88 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Ernie Ball Music Man |
| Model Name | SLINKY NICKEL WOUND |
| Model Number | P02837 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P02837 |
| Set Name | Slinky |
| Coating Description | coated |
| Body Material Type | Steel |
| Material Type | Nickel |
| Finish Type | Uncoated |
| Sound Profile | Balanced |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Strings for 6-String Bass Guitar |
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