# Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Medium Scale Bass Strings, Nickel Wound, 45–105

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky medium-scale bass strings are nickel-wound strings in a 45–105 gauge set. The listing says they suit basses up to 32.5 inches in scale length and some shorter-scale basses with string-through bridges.

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- Market: IE
- Language: en-IE
- Currency: EUR
- Brand: Ernie Ball
- Model: Regular Slinky Nickel Wound
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Musical Instruments
- Price: 18.50 EUR
- Previous price: 23.31 EUR
- Discount: 21%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T20:43:44.873Z
- Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Reviews: 802

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## At a glance

- Designed for medium-scale basses up to 32.5 inches, with a stated exception for some shorter-scale instruments that use string-through bridges.
- The maker describes the sound as bright and full-bodied, with punchy mids and tight lows.

## Pros

- The stated scale-length guidance helps narrow compatibility for medium-scale basses.
- Nickel-wound, uncoated construction provides a clearly specified string type for buyers seeking that configuration.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Ernie Ball
- Model: Regular Slinky Nickel Wound
### String details
- Instrument: Bass Guitar
- Gauge: 0.045 - .105
- String material: Nickel
- Finish: Nickel Plated
- Coating: Uncoated
- Listed colour: Nylon
### Fit and installation
- Scale-length claim: Medium Scale: Engineered to fit basses up to 32.5” in scale length as well as short scale basses with string through bridges such as vintage Fender Mustangs
- Taper point: Strings begin to taper at 34.25 inches
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 0.24 Pounds
### Manufacturer-stated tone
- Tone description: Bright, full-bodied tone with punchy mids and tight lows.

## Before you buy

- The stated fit guidance is specific to basses up to 32.5 inches and certain short-scale, string-through-bridge instruments. Check your bass's scale and bridge routing before ordering.
- The listing's colour field says "Nylon" while the product is described as nickel-wound and nickel-plated. Confirm the selected product's details if this field matters.

## A good fit for

- Bass players seeking nickel-wound, uncoated strings in a 45–105 gauge set.
- Players whose bass fits the stated medium-scale range or the listed short-scale string-through-bridge exception.

## Less suited to

- Players who need strings for a long-scale bass beyond the stated fit guidance.
- Buyers who require a coating or material other than the listed uncoated nickel-wound construction.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes articulate sound, good functionality and value positively, while fit and durability experiences are mixed. The reported fit concerns matter for a set with specific scale-length and string-through-bridge guidance, so check your instrument carefully. Ratings are predominantly five-star, but ratings alone do not establish why customers were satisfied or dissatisfied.
- Positive themes: Customers report articulate sound and good functionality.
- Positive themes: Customer feedback describes the strings as good value.
- Mixed feedback: Fit and durability reports are mixed. Some customers say the strings fit and last, while others report that they are too short or break soon after installation.

## Frequently asked questions

### What bass scale length are these strings designed for?
The listing says they are designed for basses up to 32.5 inches in scale length. It also names certain shorter-scale basses with string-through bridges as compatible.
### What gauge and material are listed?
The listed gauge is 0.045 - .105 and the string material is Nickel. The finish is listed as Nickel Plated, with an Uncoated coating description.
### Are these strings coated?
No coating is claimed in the listing. Its coating description is Uncoated.
### Why should I check the colour field?
The listing names the colour as Nylon, which does not match its nickel-wound and nickel-plated descriptions. Treat that field as inconsistent rather than as confirmation of a nylon string material.

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## Images

![Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Medium Scale Bass Strings, Nickel Wound, 45–105 — 1](https://bargainclover.top/i/rBSUUgGuwo7Ff3ZCRS2KrfpwEDFZkOLxuFNiA8dmVdkv4gcoyWHQqCqVotcUYMAO2XGKufP4k-oZGkoPe_8RSBWuoJwVfoSrixjI4BRUSAmX7naRbRdv4n6u.jpg)

![Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Medium Scale Bass Strings, Nickel Wound, 45–105 — 2](https://bargainclover.top/i/k_QVJXX_hhNQgcKDnLT4tR2ifAr4g458Umg5sDRCLS0EC0OPs0yZTEgEhcnyrXmVBRAMca87vDdy8irQYoxQFgtayT-Pz64oDvZZ3HJa87uGUXdf1LmjlqDw.jpg)

![Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Medium Scale Bass Strings, Nickel Wound, 45–105 — 3](https://bargainclover.top/i/ID6wovTOQeJ2Auu7OhN_tbPFjHXCNzhB1AgP57swOBZQ-ht9Is04Q3s-KQw9mqWFQiG6_NmC0WKXUsuWtEvueVfewtsKAaG5xiXVGW7LextEQ5uC.jpg)