Detail 01
Roundwound construction
Ridged outer wrap gives bright attack and growl, plus audible finger squeak and more fret wear than flats.
Product detailSKU #1273887998425
Ernie Ball2833 Hybrid Slinky Roundwound Bass Guitar Strings - (45-105)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Roundwound bass strings in a hybrid 45-105 gauge. Standard-tension working set for four-string bass in E standard or a step down.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Four-string players who want a heavier low E than a standard 45-100
- Fingerstyle and pick playing that needs top-end definition
- Standard tuning down to D or drop C-sharp territory
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want a smooth, thumpy vintage tone with no finger noise
- Fretless bass owners worried about fingerboard wear
- Five-string basses, which need a matching low B
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
45-105 gauge
Lighter top strings for easier articulation, a thicker 105 low E for tighter bottom at pitch.
Detail 03
Hybrid Slinky spread
Uneven tension by design. The E and A feel stiffer than the D and G under the fingers.
Detail 04
Four-string set
Four strings only. Nothing here covers a low B or high C on a five- or six-string.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your bass is standard long scale (34 inch) before ordering
- 02Through-body stringing needs extra length; measure before you cut
- 03New gauge usually means a truss rod and intonation adjustment
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a 35-inch scale bass?
Check the string's winding length against your bass. Extra-long-scale and through-body instruments often need a longer set, or the silk wrap ends up over the nut.
02What is the difference between 45-105 and 45-100?
Only the low E. The 105 is thicker, so it holds tension better in standard tuning and stays tighter when you drop to D.
03Are roundwounds hard on frets?
The ridged surface wears frets faster than flatwounds and can groove a fretless fingerboard. On a fretted bass with normal use, this is a slow, ordinary process.
04Can I use these for drop tuning?
The 105 low E handles a drop to D well. Going lower than that gets slack, and you would want a heavier set.
