Detail 01
Super long scale
Extra winding length behind the ball end. It exists to clear long bodies and through-body paths, not to change the sound.
Product detailSKU #1296155735490
Ernie BallHybrid Slinky Bass Strings Super Long Scale
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A super long scale bass string set for instruments that ordinary long scale strings cannot reach. Buy on measurement, not preference.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 35-inch and longer scale basses
- Basses with string-through-body routing that eats extra length
- Neck-through instruments with a long tail behind the bridge
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standard 34-inch scale basses with top-load bridges
- Short scale basses — far too long to fit
- Anyone unsure of their scale length and string path
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
Hybrid gauge set
Mixed rather than matched tension across the set: lighter on top for movement, heavier underneath for a firm low string.
Detail 03
Ernie Ball Slinky family
Common enough that most shops stock the standard-length version, so you can match feel later if you switch instruments.
Detail 04
Ball-end construction
Fits standard bass bridges and tailpieces. No custom cutting or loop-end hardware involved.
Detail 05
Four-string set
One set covers a standard bass. Five- and six-string players need a different set or a separate low string.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure nut to bridge saddle before buying — 35 inches or more
- 02Too-long strings can put winding over the nut; too short will not reach
- 03Stretch and retune several times over the first day of playing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know if I need super long scale?
Measure from the nut to the bridge saddle. At 35 inches or more, or with string-through-body routing, standard long scale often falls short.
02Will these fit my 34-inch bass?
Usually not well. The extra length can push the tapered winding past the nut, which hurts tuning stability and tone at the first fret.
03Are these coated?
These are standard uncoated bass strings. Wipe the strings down after playing to slow corrosion from hand oils.
04Can I cut them shorter?
You can trim excess after winding, but that does not fix a winding that is already too long where it crosses the nut.
