Ernie Ball Cobalt Slinky Bass Strings – .050–.105 (P02732)
The Ernie Ball Cobalt Slinky Bass Strings (.050–.105, P02732) are designed to bring your tone to life with exceptional clarity, output, and feel. Using a revolutionary cobalt alloy, these strings provide a stronger magnetic relationship between the string and your pickups — giving your bass unmatched power, punch, and definition.
Powerful, Modern Bass Tone
Cobalt Slinky Bass Strings redefine the classic Slinky feel with a modern edge. They deliver a richer harmonic range and a noticeable boost in output, making your bass sound more dynamic and alive. The smooth surface feels great under your fingers while providing a tighter low end and brilliant highs — ideal for players who want the best of warmth, clarity, and punch.
Key Features
- Gauge Set: .050, .070, .085, .105 – ideal for standard tuning with balanced tension and punch.
- Cobalt Alloy Wrap: Stronger magnetic response means higher output and extended frequency range.
- Enhanced Clarity: Clean low end, pronounced mids, and crisp high-end definition.
- Smooth Feel: Cobalt surface offers silky playability and less friction for effortless movement.
- Dynamic Response: Brings your playing to life with touch-sensitive expressiveness.
- Long-Lasting Tone: Corrosion-resistant design for consistent performance over time.
- Made in USA: Manufactured to Ernie Ball’s exacting standards of tone and reliability.
Why Bassists Love Cobalt Slinkys
Ernie Ball Cobalt Slinkys are trusted by working bassists for their powerful presence and flexible feel. They excel across genres — from funk to metal — giving you bold tone that cuts through the mix while retaining low-end authority. If you’ve played standard nickel or steel strings, Cobalts will feel instantly more responsive and energetic.
Specifications
- Instrument: 4-String Electric Bass
- Gauges: .050, .070, .085, .105
- Material: Cobalt alloy wrap, steel hex core
- Construction: Roundwound
- Tone Profile: Bright highs, strong mids, tight lows
- Feel: Smooth and responsive
- Part Number: P02732
- Made in USA
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