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Roundwound
Ridged outer wrap gives bright attack and finger noise. Wears frets faster than flatwounds.
Product detailSKU #1273887998378
Ernie Ball2835 Extra Slinky Round Wound Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Extra Slinky roundwound bass set — the lightest gauge in Ernie Ball's Slinky line. For bassists who want low tension and fast fretting.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bassists who want the lightest possible fretting feel
- Fast lines where low tension helps left-hand speed
- Players stepping down from heavier gauges
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Slap players who want tight, snappy string response
- Drop or low tunings where light gauges go floppy
- Fretless players — roundwounds chew unwound fingerboards
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.
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Extra Slinky
Lightest gauge in the Slinky range. Easiest to fret and bend, least tension of the family.
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Light gauge on a bass
Less pull on the neck. Output drops slightly and the low string is looser under a heavy right hand.
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Bass guitar strings
Built for standard bass scale, not for guitar. Ball-end, standard four-string layout.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your bass is long scale — string length must clear the nut past the tuner post.
- 02Dropping gauge changes tension; a truss rod and saddle check is usually needed.
- 03Roundwounds are loud under the fingers. Not ideal on a fretless neck.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a short-scale bass?
Check the scale length first. A long-scale set on a short-scale bass leaves winding over the nut, which hurts tuning and tone.
02How light is Extra Slinky?
It's the lightest gauge in the Slinky bass line. Noticeably easier to fret and bend than the standard Slinky sets.
03Are roundwounds or flatwounds better?
Roundwounds are bright with more attack and finger noise. Flatwounds are smoother, darker, and gentler on frets. Pick by the tone you want.
04Do light strings hurt tone?
They give slightly less output and a looser low end. In return you get easier fretting and faster playing. Heavy-handed players may hear rattle.
