Detail 01
65-80-100-130 gauges
The set uses a heavier four-string gauge progression.
Product detailSKU #1500000279987
Ernie Ball2840 Beefy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Bass Guitar Strings - (65-130)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ernie Ball’s 2840 Beefy Slinky set is a nickel-wound four-string bass set in 65-80-100-130 gauges. Its heavier combination was developed for ultra-low setups including BEAD, Drop B, and Drop C. In use, the set is aimed at players who want a strong low end while retaining defined notes and the bright, balanced Slinky character described for the series.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Four-string bass setups tuned to BEAD, Drop B, or Drop C.
- Players choosing a heavier gauge set for powerful low end, tension, and note definition.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for a set described for basses other than four-string instruments.
- Standard-gauge shoppers who do not want the set’s heavier 65-130 combination.
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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Nickel wound
These are nickel-wound electric bass guitar strings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your intended tuning: the set was specifically developed for BEAD, Drop B, and Drop C.
- 02Confirm you want a 65-130 four-string set before ordering.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What tunings was Beefy Slinky developed for?
BEAD, Drop B, and Drop C.
02What are the gauges?
65, 80, 100, and 130.
03How many strings are in the set?
It is a four-string bass set.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- 65-130 Gauge
