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Ernie Ball 5-String Hybrid Slinky Bass Set 45-135
A familiar, comfortable feel with a powerful low B that stays tight and defined.
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SKU: P02825
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Product Description
Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky 5-String Bass sets bring together a familiar, comfortable feel with a powerful low B that stays tight and defined. With a 45 to 135 gauge spread and a long-scale design, this set is ideal if you want punchy attack, solid low-end authority and a responsive top end that works for fingerstyle, pick playing and slap.
Wound with nickel-plated steel around a hexagonal steel core, these strings deliver the classic Hybrid Slinky balance of warmth, clarity and presence. Whether you are upgrading tired stock strings or standardising your gigging basses, this set gives you reliable tuning stability and a consistent tone that sits perfectly in a mix.
The slightly lighter top gauges keep the feel fast and articulate across the G and D strings, while the heavier low B anchors your sound without feeling overly stiff. Made in the USA to Ernie Ball’s exacting standards, Hybrid Slinky bass strings are built to handle regular rehearsals, studio sessions and live shows with dependable performance.
Balanced Hybrid Feel
The 45, 65, 85, 105, 135 gauge combination offers a familiar feel under the fingers, with an easy-playing top end and a firm, controlled low B. This makes it simple to move between 4 and 5-string basses without having to completely adjust your touch, ideal for players who cover a wide range of styles.
Nickel-Plated Steel Punch
Nickel-plated steel windings provide a versatile tonal character that blends warmth with plenty of bite. The result is a clear, defined note attack that cuts through dense band mixes, while still retaining enough smoothness for soul, pop, rock and modern worship tones.
Hex Core Stability
The hexagonal steel core gives each string a more secure grip on the winding, improving tuning stability and consistency from string to string. This construction helps the strings respond evenly across the neck, so you can dig in without notes choking or going out of tune too easily.
Long Scale 5-String Set
Designed for long-scale 5-string electric basses, this set ensures proper tension and feel across the full speaking length of the string. The dedicated 135 low B is voiced to stay tight and musical, giving you a confident extended range for modern rock, metal, fusion and beyond.
Features
- Hybrid 45 to 135 Gauge Set - The 045 to 135 gauge spread balances comfortable playability with a solid, authoritative low B, making it easy to adapt if you are used to standard 4-string sets.
- Nickel-Plated Steel Winding - Nickel-plated steel delivers a versatile tone with clear attack and musical warmth, helping your bass sit naturally in a wide range of genres and mixes.
- Hexagonal Steel Core - A hex steel core enhances tuning stability and string-to-string consistency, so your bass feels responsive and reliable across the entire fretboard.
- Made in the USA - Manufactured in the USA to Ernie Ball’s high quality standards, these strings offer dependable performance for regular gigging, recording and practice.
Specifications
General
- Product: Ernie Ball 5-String Hybrid Slinky Bass Set
- Sales Unit: 1 piece
- Country of Manufacture: USA
Gauges
- String Gauges: 045, 065, 085, 105, 135
- Overall Gauge Range: 045 to 135
Construction
- Winding Material: Nickel-plated steel
- Core Type: Hexagonal steel core
- Scale Length: Long scale
- Taperwound: No
Additional Information
- Item Number: P02825
- Available Since: August 2026
