Ernie Ball Slinky W/ Small Ball End 29 5/8 Scale Bass Guitar 6-String 20-90 Gauge

Crafted for the modern bassist who demands precision and clarity, these Ernie Ball Nickel Wound 6-string Electric Bass Strings bring professional-grade performance to extended range instruments. The construction features nickel plated steel wire wrapped around a hex-shaped steel core, creating strings that produce bright, balanced tones across all six strings.

What sets these bass strings apart is their unique design approach - they’re manufactured with small ball ends similar to guitar strings, rather than the large ball ends typically found on traditional electric bass strings. This design choice makes them specifically suited for 6-string bass guitars and their particular hardware requirements.

The gauge set includes .020, .030, .042, .054, .074, and .090, providing a well-balanced tension across the extended range. This combination allows bassists to explore both the higher register melodic possibilities and maintain the fundamental low-end power that defines great bass tone.