Detail 01
45–105 gauge range
Identifies the Group 2 set.
Product detailSKU #1500000422282
Ernie BallP02801 Short Scale Flatwound Group 2 Electric Bass Strings 45 - 105
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The P02801 is a 45–105 flatwound bass set made specifically for short-scale instruments. Its customized gauges are intended to balance tension on that scale length, while polished stainless-steel ribbon winding gives the strings a smooth, glass-like surface along the fingerboard. Flatwound construction is also described as reducing finger noise. The stainless wrap has corrosion resistance, and the strings are made in Ernie Ball’s Coachella, California factory under quality-control standards.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Short-scale bass setups needing a 45–105 flatwound set with gauges designed around short-scale tension balance.
- Practice or recording where a smooth fingerboard surface and reduced finger noise are priorities.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Basses not identified as short-scale, because the gauges are optimized for short-scale basses.
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
Customized short-scale gauges
They are designed for improved tension balance on short-scale basses.
Detail 03
Polished stainless-steel ribbon winding
Supplies a smooth playing surface and corrosion resistance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify that your bass is short-scale before selecting the P02801.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauge is the P02801 set?
It is a 45–105 Group 2 set.
02Does it address finger noise?
Yes. The flatwound construction is described as reducing finger noise.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51500000422282
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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