---
product_id: 1772226
title: "6-String Long Scale Slinky Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings, 32-130 Gauge (P02838)"
brand: "ernie ball"
price: "€ 68.66"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Ernie Ball"
url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/1772226-6-string-long-scale-slinky-nickel-wound-bass-guitar-strings
store_origin: BE
region: Belgium
---

# 6-string long scale, 48" length Nickel-plated steel for rich tone Element Shield packaging for freshness 6-String Long Scale Slinky Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings, 32-130 Gauge (P02838)

**Brand:** ernie ball
**Price:** € 68.66
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your bass game with strings that legends swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 6-String Long Scale Slinky Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings, 32-130 Gauge (P02838) by ernie ball
- **How much does it cost?** € 68.66 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/1772226-6-string-long-scale-slinky-nickel-wound-bass-guitar-strings)

## 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

- • **Freshness Guaranteed:** Element Shield packaging locks in tone and extends string life
- • **Versatile Gauge Range:** From .032 to .130 for dynamic playability across genres
- • **Precision Long Scale Design:** 48-inch strings with 37¼-inch taper for perfect fit on 34" basses
- • **Premium Nickel-Plated Steel:** Balanced, bright tone with durable, high-carbon steel core
- • **Legendary Tone, Proven by Icons:** Trusted by Tool, Green Day & more for that stage-ready sound

## Overview

Ernie Ball 6-String Long Scale Slinky Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings deliver a bright, balanced tone with premium nickel-plated steel wrapped around a hex steel core. Designed for 34" scale basses, these 48" strings feature a precise taper and come in gauges .032 to .130. Packaged with Element Shield technology, they ensure long-lasting freshness and durability, making them the #1 choice for professional bassists worldwide.

## Description

Ernie Ball Slinky Roundwound 6-string electric bass strings are made from nickel-plated steel wrapped around a hex-shaped steel core wire. Each bass guitar string produces a bright, balanced tone and is manufactured with the freshest and finest raw materials in the beautiful Coachella Valley of Southern California. Designed for basses with a 34 inch scale, the overall string length is 48" and the taper begins at 37 1/4". Gauges .032, .045, .065, .080, .0100 .130.

Review: Good tone, touch, and feel - Excellent. I use these on a six string fretted bass and on a five string fretless. I like the sound, feel, and suppleness of these strings.
Review: Great quality - Great quality! I absolutely loved them!

## Features

- Ernie Ball Bass Slinkys are played by legendary bands around the world including Tool, Rage Against the Machine, Zac Brown Band, Green Day, and Avenged Sevenfold
- Made in the USA with tin-plated, high-carbon steel core wire wound with nickel plated-steel
- Rich, balanced tone
- Overall string length is 48 inches; taper begins at 37 1/4 inches
- Element Shield Packaging prolongs string life and keeps strings as fresh as the day they were made

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002DUVKE |
| Best Sellers Rank | #83 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #1 in Bass Guitar Strings |
| Body Material Type | Nickel plated |
| Brand | Ernie Ball |
| Brand Name | Ernie Ball |
| Coating Description | coated |
| Color | 6-String Regular (32-130) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 566 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Uncoated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00749699128380 |
| Instrument | Bass Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Bass Guitar Strings |
| Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Ernie Ball Music Man |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P02838 |
| Material Type | Nickel Steel |
| Model Name | Slinky Nickel Wound |
| Model Number | P02838 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Bass Guitar |
| Set Name | Slinky |
| Sound Profile | Balanced |
| String Gauge | .032 |
| String Material Type | Nickel Steel |
| UPC | 749699128380 |
| Unit Count | 6 Count |
| Warranty Description | None. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ernie Ball
- **Color:** 6-String Regular (32-130)
- **Instrument:** Bass Guitar
- **String Gauge:** .032
- **String Material Type:** Nickel Steel

## Images

![6-String Long Scale Slinky Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings, 32-130 Gauge (P02838) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81vI6wpN5NL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good tone, touch, and feel
*by D***A on May 2, 2026*

Excellent. I use these on a six string fretted bass and on a five string fretless. I like the sound, feel, and suppleness of these strings.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality
*by N***A on August 15, 2026*

Great quality! I absolutely loved them!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not bad for the money
*by V***A on July 1, 2020*

I have a Gio 6 string bass that I picked up used and the strings were at least a couple years old. I paid $100 for the bass, so didn't want to spend a ton on new strings. These fit the bill. The Ernie Ball Slinky 6's are a very good middle-of-the-road sounding string set. While they've now settled and broken in, I can still tell they have that fresh sound. I wouldn't call them bright, but they have good presence. For my other basses I will use DR Sunbeams, or D'Addario NYXL's or Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats (I love the EBCF's on my Yamaha bass) and the Slinkys, though a bit different sounding than the other round wound strings have a nice sound and good feel. If you don't want to spend $30, $40 or more for a six string set, try these.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Ernie Ball 6-String Long Scale Slinky Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings, 32-130 Gauge (P02838)
- Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 3-pack, 10-46 Gauge (P03221)

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*Store origin: BE*
*Last updated: 2026-09-11*