Ernie Ball 2806 Flatwound Custom Gauge Semi-Flexible Electric Bass String Set (45 - 100)

by Ernie Ball

Product Features

• Single set
• Flatwound bass strings
• Easier on sensitive fingers
• Lively tone
• Gauges .045 .065 .080 .100

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.5 x 6.6 inches ; 3.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000OLS8K4
• Item model number: 2806
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,300 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #35 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Guitar & Bass Accessories > Strings > Bass Guitar Strings

Product Description

Flat chrome plated steel wire wrapped around a hex shaped tin plated steel wire. Provides a smooth feel and mellow sound.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First time flatwound.., March 26, 2011

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Eric d - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ernie Ball 2806 Flatwound Custom Gauge Semi-Flexible Electric Bass String Set (45 - 100) (Electronics)

I bought these strings to test out flats because i have never used them before...

Wow they are amazing... Extra light great tone and everything..

I am mostly a pick player and these strings sound amazing with a pick...

Highly reccomend these if you have never tried flats before.... they are light and not as thick as normal strings too..

Overall great strings

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I Love the feel of these strings, January 23, 2011

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James Morningstar (Fayetteville, NC USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ernie Ball 2806 Flatwound Custom Gauge Semi-Flexible Electric Bass String Set (45 - 100) (Electronics)

I never imagined what difference a set of really good flatwound strings could make, but the flawless slides and reduction of finger noise now has me playing my bass more than double the time I was playing in the past and incorporating much more portamento/slides in my music writing. I have not used flatwound strings on bass until now so I couldn't honestly make a brand comparrison, but if you are still playing on standard roundwound or still experiencing some brushing finger sounds, you really should give these a try.

I've used Earnie Ball strings exclusively for the last 25 years and can say they've always been very reliable, hold their tone well and I know to expect only the best when I buy them. Personally, I'd prefer a lighter, more flexible feel than this particular item (in regard to the custom guage package), but that's just a matter of guage preference and I haven't found a pair of flatwound bass "lights" or "ultra-lights" just yet. I like that wide range of tremolo you can get easier from lights and ultra-lights, so making the change to this particular guage and firmness takes a little getting used to, for me.

5.0 out of 5 stars I never want to use other strings again, December 7, 2011

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Nathaniel D. Barrett - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ernie Ball 2806 Flatwound Custom Gauge Semi-Flexible Electric Bass String Set (45 - 100) (Electronics)

I replaced the old roundwounds on my bass and was amazed at not only the difference in tone I got from these, but also the way they feel under my fingers. Slick! I immediately ordered more so I could equip all my basses with flatwounds. I'm never going back.