Ernie Ball Super Long Scale 5-String Round Wound Electric Bass Strings (45-130)

Ernie Ball's Super Long Scale 5-String Round Wound Electric Bass Strings are designed specifically for extended-scale basses requiring additional string length beyond standard sets. The round wound construction delivers the bright, punchy tone and articulate attack that has made Ernie Ball the choice of bass players across rock, funk, metal and contemporary styles. Gauges run from .045 to .130, with the low B string providing the tension and clarity needed for drop tuning and extended-range playing without flabbiness or intonation drift.

Each string features a hex-shaped tin-plated steel core wire wrapped with nickel-plated steel windings, producing a balanced frequency response with strong fundamental and harmonic content. The super long scale length accommodates basses with speaking lengths up to 36 inches and bridges positioned further from the nut than traditional 34-inch scale instruments. String gauges progress as .045, .065, .080, .100, and .130, delivering consistent tension across all five strings. The round wound surface provides maximum contact with fret and fingertip, enhancing sustain and allowing techniques like slapping and popping to cut through with definition.

Features

• Super long scale length fits basses up to 36-inch speaking length
• Five-string set with gauges .045, .065, .080, .100, and .130
• Round wound nickel-plated steel wraps over hex tin-plated steel core
• Low B gauge at .130 provides tension and clarity for extended range
• Bright tonal character with enhanced harmonic content and sustain
• Round wound texture allows aggressive playing techniques and fret contact
• Balanced tension progression across all five strings for consistent feel
• Nickel-plated steel construction delivers punch and articulate attack response