Detail 01
Five-string set
Made for a bass setup using five strings.
Product detailSKU #1420245513719
Ernie Ball2816 Slinky Flatwound 5-String Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ernie Ball 2816 Slinky Flatwound strings are a five-string set made for bassists who prefer the smooth surface of flats but want a more modern sound. The SuperBright Cobalt Ribbon wrap, Cobalt underwraps, and core-to-wrap design support a flatwound feel with roundwound-style power. It is a focused option when your instrument needs five strings and you do not want to give up the slicker feel of flatwounds.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Five-string bass setups where a smooth flatwound feel and a more powerful modern voice are wanted.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
SuperBright Cobalt Ribbon wrap and Cobalt underwraps
These are central parts of the string construction.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that you need a five-string bass set.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are these flatwounds or roundwounds?
They are flatwound bass strings, designed to retain the feel of flats while producing a roundwound-like sound.
02What construction features do they use?
They use a SuperBright Cobalt Ribbon wrap, Cobalt underwraps, and an optimized core-to-wrap ratio.
