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Ernie Ball

Slinky Bass 5-String

45–1305-StringExtended RangeLow-BSlinky Character

4.7· Based on 198 reviews · 5 languages

from $29.99

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Character radar

Six-axis profile · scored 1-10 across the catalog

Brightness6/10
Warmth6/10
Sustain6/10
Durability6/10
Playability7/10
Value8/10

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Ernie Ball Slinky Bass 5-String· 45–130

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Tone character

5-string Slinky Bass with purpose-built 130 low-B — classic Slinky Bass character on 4 standard strings plus tight tight low-B for extended-range playing. Consistent Ernie Ball voicing across the whole set.

Best for

5-string bass players from Jazz Bass 5 to Music Man StingRay 5. Modern rock, fusion, and progressive bassists who need low-B with Slinky familiarity. Budget-friendly 5-string entry.

Durability

Standard uncoated Nickel Wound at 4-6 weeks. Heavier 130 low-B provides slight lifespan advantage over thinner strings in the set.

Climate notes

Standard humidity response — tropical-climate bassists see normal 4-week window. Thicker 5-string mass delays tonal dulling slightly.

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Pros

Purpose-built 5-string Slinky with tight low-B
Ernie Ball distribution and consistency
Affordable 5-string entry at EB pricing
Consistent voice across 5 strings

Cons

Premium pricing vs 4-string Slinky Bass
Uncoated — standard humidity life
Low-B tension may need setup adjustment on some basses

Best for these guitars

Picked by community consensus

5-string Slinky with tight 130 low-B for StingRay 5 and other 5-string basses.

Budget 5-string Slinky for SR500 modern bass platform.

5-string Slinky Bass for Jazz Bass 5 players — Jazz Bass growl with low-B.

5-string Slinky Bass for Precision 5 owners needing extended range.

Sterling 5-string compatible — Music Man reach extending to extended range.

StingRay Special

StingRay Special 5 — tight low-B for the most demanding active-bass players.

Precision Bass V

5-string Slinky on P-Bass V — classic P voice with tight low-B.

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