---
product_id: 15936807
title: "Hybrid Slinky Flatwound Bass Guitar Strings, 45-105 Gauge (P02813)"
brand: "ernie ball"
price: "$171"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/15936807-hybrid-slinky-flatwound-bass-guitar-strings-45-105-gauge-p02813
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# Cobalt alloy for clarity Optimal core-to-wrap ratio Made in California Hybrid Slinky Flatwound Bass Guitar Strings, 45-105 Gauge (P02813)

**Brand:** ernie ball
**Price:** $171
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate Your Sound with Slinky Flatwound Strings!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hybrid Slinky Flatwound Bass Guitar Strings, 45-105 Gauge (P02813) by ernie ball
- **How much does it cost?** $171 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/15936807-hybrid-slinky-flatwound-bass-guitar-strings-45-105-gauge-p02813)

## 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

- • **Versatile Gauges:** Perfectly balanced gauges (45-105) for every playing style.
- • **Cobalt Alloy Innovation:** Enjoy enhanced clarity and output without the unwanted finger noise.
- • **Comfortable Playability:** Designed with an optimal core-to-wrap ratio for effortless play.
- • **Premium Quality Materials:** Crafted in California with the freshest materials for superior performance.
- • **Smooth Feel, Powerful Sound:** Experience the best of both worlds with Slinky Flatwound strings.

## Description

Hybrid Slinky Flatwound Bass Guitar Strings, 45-105 Gauge (P02813)

## Features

- Slinky Flatwound bass strings bring together the smooth feel of traditional flats with the power of Cobalt
- Cobalt alloy wrap wire delivers added clarity and output without the finger noise of a roundwound string
- Optimal core-to-wrap ratio ensures comfortable tension and playability
- Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials
- Gauges: 45, 65, 85, 105

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ernie Ball
- **String Gauge:** .045
- **Color:** Hybrid (45-105)
- **Instrument:** Bass Guitar
- **String Material Type:** Cobalt

## Images

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![Hybrid Slinky Flatwound Bass Guitar Strings, 45-105 Gauge (P02813) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21uStjGW0OL.jpg)
![Hybrid Slinky Flatwound Bass Guitar Strings, 45-105 Gauge (P02813) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91-f-6mM9HL.jpg)
![Hybrid Slinky Flatwound Bass Guitar Strings, 45-105 Gauge (P02813) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Eq+gV-QxL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is the Cobalt ethically sourced? where can more information regarding manufacturing be found?**
A: Yuke in with the answer of the year. cobalt is a mineral. minerals are sourced with strip mining. strip mining deliberately defaces the environment so id say no. its not ethically sourced. thousands of cobalts died to make these strings

**Q: How is this different from 'ernie ball cobalt xxxxx slinky bass set' series ?**
A: The regular Ernie Ball Cobalt is a roundwound string. This is a flatwound string. While it exhibits the characteristics of other flats, less string noise, smooth slides, etc., with the treble cranked it can slap and pop. These flats tend to have more mids than other flats and are so bright for flats that I have to insert a bridge mute in order to get a James Jamerson type of sound. Hope this helps.

**Q: Are you supposed to cut these before installing?**
A: Cutting Bass strings seems to be a highly discussed topic, but it is not rocket science, it is actually common sense. Since Bass strings have a solid core and a wrap wire, urban legend says that by cutting the strings, the inner core will somehow detach from the wrap.

Yes, you should cut the strings, and here is how is done: Thread the string through the bridge and bring it up to your headstock with no slack, hold the string against the tuning post that corresponds to that string. From that post, measure two tuning posts further away and bend the string about 90 degrees on that point. Then, cut the string half an inch beyond that bend (not too close to the bend), make sure to use a cutter able to easily snap clean that string in one go. By doing so, you will not have too many or too few windings around the tuning post (and no, your string’s inner core will not detach).

**Q: Is just the B string available so I can mix it with one of the other sets?**
A: Not sure, but I think they only come in sets.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky Flatwound Bass Guitar Strings, 45-105 Gauge (P02813)
- Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings, 50-105 Gauge (P02832)

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-03-05*