Detail 01
5-string set
Includes a low B. Check your bass takes five before ordering; a 4-string set is a different product.
Product detailSKU #1273887998324
Ernie Ball2836 Slinky 5-String Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Nickel-wound 5-string bass set from Ernie Ball's Slinky line. Standard replacement strings for a five-string bass, priced for regular changes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players restringing a 5-string bass on a schedule
- Keeping spare sets on hand for gigs
- Anyone wanting a low-cost set to try a gauge
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- 4-string basses — the B string has nowhere to go
- Players who want long-life coated strings
- Anyone needing a specific gauge without checking this set first
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
Slinky family
Ernie Ball's roundwound line. Bright when new, mellowing as they break in over a few weeks of play.
Detail 03
Roundwound construction
Textured surface. Brighter and grippier than flatwounds, with more finger noise on the wound strings.
Detail 04
Under $25 per set
Cheap enough to change strings often, which matters more for tone than any single set does.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the gauge suits your setup — a gauge change may need truss rod adjustment
- 02Check your bass's scale length; long-scale sets won't fit short-scale basses
- 03Strings only. No tools, winder, or cutters included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a 34-inch scale bass?
Check the packaging for the scale length this set is wound for. Standard bass sets cover long scale, but confirm before ordering if your bass is short or extra-long scale.
02Can I use these on a 4-string bass?
You'd have a spare B string and be paying for a string you don't use. Buy the 4-string set instead.
03How often should I change bass strings?
Depends on playing time and hand chemistry. Heavy players change monthly; casual players go much longer. Change them when they sound dull and won't intonate.
04Do I need to adjust my bass after new strings?
Not if you stay with the same gauge. Switching gauges changes neck tension, so expect to check relief and intonation.
