--- product_id: 14425873 title: "Slinky Flatwound" brand: "ernie ball" price: "€ 114.71" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Ernie Ball" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/14425873-slinky-flatwound store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Cobalt alloy for clarity Optimal core-to-wrap ratio Made in California Slinky Flatwound **Brand:** ernie ball **Price:** € 114.71 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate Your Sound with Slinky Flatwound Strings! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Slinky Flatwound by ernie ball - **How much does it cost?** € 114.71 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/14425873-slinky-flatwound) ## Best For - ernie ball enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ernie ball brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Cobalt Innovation:** Enjoy enhanced output and reduced finger noise with cutting-edge Cobalt alloy. - • **5-String Versatility:** Includes gauges 45, 65, 80, 100, and 130 for all your bass needs. - • **Precision Engineering:** Crafted with an optimal core-to-wrap ratio for superior tension and playability. - • **Smooth Feel, Powerful Sound:** Experience the perfect blend of traditional flatwound comfort and modern clarity. - • **Fresh Materials, Fresh Sound:** Made in California with the finest materials for a premium playing experience. ## Overview Ernie Ball 5-String Regular Slinky Flatwound Bass Guitar Strings (45-130 Gauge) combine the smooth feel of traditional flatwound strings with the advanced clarity of Cobalt alloy. Designed for optimal playability and crafted in California, these strings are perfect for bassists seeking a rich, powerful sound without the unwanted finger noise. ## Description Ernie Ball Slinky Flatwound bass strings combine the smooth feel of traditional flats with the modern power of Cobalt. Applying the brightness and clarity of our proprietary cobalt alloy to a flat wrap wire gives rise to an innovative new bass string that features the tonal qualities of a roundwound with the silky smooth feel of a flatwound string. 5-string bass string gauge: 45, 65, 80, 100, 130. Review: Do not cut these strings to length!!-great strings - Do not cut these strings to length! Wrap them per the instructions inside the package. They fit a 34 inch scale Fender bass just fine and they are nearly the size that I would cut them to if I were installing regular strings. This particular bass has smaller diameter posts than a normal Precision or Jazz bass does and I was still able to wrap the full length of the strings easily. The key reason is that the inner wire is much thinner and more flexible than on the bass strings I'm accustomed to using. If they fail or unravel I will follow up this review. The sound is unique and I like it. 2 other bass players also played the strings liked the sound. Not a normal flat sound (which is a great sound). This may change as the strings age. I think these would sound good on a fretless bass and I may try that in the future. The guage is 45-65-85-105 and they feel great. It seems to me that the string tension is high but there is no way for me to measure that. It might be why people hear a brightness in the sound? It does not feel like a stiff string when played. These are smooth strings. The tonal balance between strings was perfect. Very enjoyable to play. I hope they last a good long time. I am looking forward to some sound difference as they age. I'm not sure what that will be but it happens to all strings over time. The best endorsement that I could give is that I immediately thought about buying more for other basses. I feel that the price is just right for these strings. If they were more expensive, I would be inclined to buy LaBella flats or D'Addario Chromes instead. I have used Ernie Ball strings for 20ish years and they always perform well so I'm glad they have flatwound strings. Review: Excellent quality. Tone and feel. - High quality flat wound strings. They fit rather nicely on my Fender Precision Bass Q: Comparable to TI Jazz Flats? A: Almost. They wrap around the machine heads quite easily. No need to trim them down. They have a lower tension for a hex core then most others. Comparable to most round core strings. Very bright when they're new. If you're looking for a flat wound that has some of the round wound characteristics, look no further. ## Features - Slinky Flatwound bass strings bring together the smooth feel of traditional flats with the power of Cobalt - Cobalt alloy wrap wire delivers added clarity and output without the finger noise of a roundwound string - Optimal core-to-wrap ratio ensures comfortable tension and playability - Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials - 5-string bass set gauges: 45, 65, 80, 100, 130 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00S2VVTDG | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,661 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #7 in Bass Guitar Strings | | Body Material Type | Cobalt | | Brand | Ernie Ball | | Brand Name | Ernie Ball | | Coating Description | Cobalt alloy wrap wire | | Color | Regular (45-130) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,472 Reviews | | Finish Type | Uncoated | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00749699128168 | | Included Components | 5-string bass guitar strings (45, 65, 80, 100, 130) | | Instrument | Bass Guitar | | Item Type Name | Bass Guitar Strings | | Item Weight | 0.35 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Ernie Ball | | Manufacturer Part Number | P02816 | | Material Type | Cobalt | | Model Name | Regular Slinky | | Model Number | P02816 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Bass Guitar | | Set Name | 5-string | | String Gauge | Heavy | | String Material Type | Cobalt | | UPC | 749699128168 | | Unit Count | 5.0 Count | | Warranty Description | None. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Ernie Ball - **String Gauge:** Heavy - **Color:** Regular (45-130) - **Instrument:** Bass Guitar - **String Material Type:** Cobalt ## Images ![Slinky Flatwound - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UyMEkDlmL.jpg) ![Slinky Flatwound - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81MvA3T7jTL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Do not cut these strings to length!!-great strings *by S***N on September 1, 2020* Do not cut these strings to length! Wrap them per the instructions inside the package. They fit a 34 inch scale Fender bass just fine and they are nearly the size that I would cut them to if I were installing regular strings. This particular bass has smaller diameter posts than a normal Precision or Jazz bass does and I was still able to wrap the full length of the strings easily. The key reason is that the inner wire is much thinner and more flexible than on the bass strings I'm accustomed to using. If they fail or unravel I will follow up this review. The sound is unique and I like it. 2 other bass players also played the strings liked the sound. Not a normal flat sound (which is a great sound). This may change as the strings age. I think these would sound good on a fretless bass and I may try that in the future. The guage is 45-65-85-105 and they feel great. It seems to me that the string tension is high but there is no way for me to measure that. It might be why people hear a brightness in the sound? It does not feel like a stiff string when played. These are smooth strings. The tonal balance between strings was perfect. Very enjoyable to play. I hope they last a good long time. I am looking forward to some sound difference as they age. I'm not sure what that will be but it happens to all strings over time. The best endorsement that I could give is that I immediately thought about buying more for other basses. I feel that the price is just right for these strings. If they were more expensive, I would be inclined to buy LaBella flats or D'Addario Chromes instead. I have used Ernie Ball strings for 20ish years and they always perform well so I'm glad they have flatwound strings. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent quality. Tone and feel. *by W***! on April 29, 2026* High quality flat wound strings. They fit rather nicely on my Fender Precision Bass Q: Comparable to TI Jazz Flats? A: Almost. They wrap around the machine heads quite easily. No need to trim them down. They have a lower tension for a hex core then most others. Comparable to most round core strings. Very bright when they're new. If you're looking for a flat wound that has some of the round wound characteristics, look no further. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compared to Thomastik Jazz flats . . . *by C***E on March 29, 2024* . . . these are excellent strings IF you like throaty, meaty, articulate in a good way bass tones -- which is also what TIs provide. These are what I think of when I think bass guitar sound. I play solid, up-tempo, catchy, riff-based, melodic, pop/rock/surf/punk. I am NOT nor will I ever be a slapper. These EB cobalt flats are soft to the touch but not too soft, residing in a Goldilocks zone for me. The TIs are a tad softer, maybe a tad smoother but honestly if you didn't have them side-by-side on identical basses, as I did, you might not be able to tell. Coming from a guitar player's perspective who never before played bass beyond casual noodling, who recently auditioned 14 different bass guitar brands, with mostly different strings on each, and who is 90% of the time using a pick (Dunlop Tortex .60 mm), I would be (and will be) happy to continue to use these as my mains on one of my basses. The TIs are on the other bass, and it was my first time using those too. There, instantly, I understood why most bassists regard TIs in such a high stature. They have a certain je ne sais quoi when playing them -- tone and feel. These EB cobalts are not worse, just different, but they ARE in the same category as the TIs, at $25 less. McLaren vs Ferrari. IDK, personally I think if you can swing it, it's worth it to have both. Knowing what I know now, why anyone would ever want to play the stock Fender rounds after playing these EBs or TIs is a complete and utter mystery to me. Yet that diversity is what makes life interesting. ## Frequently Bought Together - Ernie Ball 5-String Regular Slinky Flatwound Bass Guitar Strings, 45-130 Gauge (P02816) - Ernie Ball 5-String Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings, 45-130 Gauge (P02836) - Ernie Ball Cobalt 5-String Regular Slinky Bass Strings, 45-130 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/14425873-slinky-flatwound](https://www.desertcart.at/products/14425873-slinky-flatwound) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*