Detail 01
Short-scale specific
Winding-to-taper length is cut for shorter necks, so the silk or taper doesn't sit over the nut or saddle.
Product detailSKU #1273887998534
Ernie Ball2837 Slinky Silhouette Short-Scale 6-String Bass Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Short-scale 6-string bass strings from Ernie Ball. For players running a short-scale six-string bass who need a set cut to the right length.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Short-scale 6-string basses where standard-length sets won't fit
- Players wanting a low-cost set to keep spares on hand
- Restringing a six-string bass without special-ordering by length
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standard 34-inch scale basses — winding lengths will land wrong
- Four- and five-string basses, which need different set counts
- Players wanting extended-range or drop tunings at a specific gauge
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
Six-string bass set
Includes both the low and high extra strings, so no buying two sets or singles to fill out the range.
Detail 03
Slinky family
Ernie Ball's most common bass line, so gauges and feel match what most shops stock.
Detail 04
Under $25 a set
Cheap enough to change strings on schedule rather than stretching a dead set for months.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One set only — no picks, winder, or cutters included
- 02Check your bass's scale length before ordering; short-scale is usually 30–32 inches
- 03New bass strings stretch — expect retuning over the first few hours
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?
No. These are cut for short-scale instruments. On a full-scale bass the tapers and winding ends can land in the wrong place at the nut or tuner post.
02Is this one set or multiple?
One complete six-string set.
03What scale length counts as short scale?
Generally 30 to 32 inches from nut to saddle. Measure your bass if you're unsure — it's the single thing that determines whether these fit.
04Can I use these on a baritone guitar?
No. These are bass gauges and will be far too heavy for a baritone guitar neck and bridge.
