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The Ernie Ball 2732 Cobalt Regular Slinky Electric Bass Strings are engineered to push the boundaries of bass tone and playability. Made from a proprietary blend of cobalt and steel, these round-wound strings provide an unparalleled level of power, richness and clarity. The cobalt alloy is highly magnetic, allowing for a stronger signal and enhanced pickup response. Players will experience beefed-up low end, focused mids, crisp highs and singing sustain.

Groundbreaking Cobalt Alloy for Optimal Output

At the heart of the 2732 Cobalt Regular Slinky Strings is a pioneering cobalt alloy formulation. Cobalt is an inherently magnetic material, enabling these strings to produce a hotter signal and fuller tone. The cobalt blend also provides a smooth, luxurious feel under the fingers, facilitating effortless slides, bends and vibrato. These strings make a bass truly come alive.

Thicker Gages for Thundering Lows

With gauges of .050, .070, .085 and .105, the 2732 Cobalt Regular Slinky Strings deliver earth-shaking low end. The heavier bottom strings produce deep, resonant bass tones that remain tight and defined. Low B and E strings ring out with tremendous body and clarity. For any bassist seeking to maximize low-frequency power and punch, these strings are the ideal choice.

Lasting Performance and Durability

In addition to their remarkable tone, the 2732 Cobalt Regular Slinky Strings provide lasting intonation and tuning stability. The cobalt alloy is highly resistant to corrosion and wear, enabling these strings to maintain tonal integrity over a long lifespan. Players can rely on consistent performance from gig to gig. For the ultimate combination of tone, feel and reliability, the 2732 Cobalt Regular Slinky Bass Strings are the new industry standard.

Ernie Ball 2732 Cobalt Regular Slinky Electric Bass Strings
Ernie Ball 2732 Cobalt Regular Slinky Electric Bass Strings

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3.82

11 Reviews

67%

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Most Liked Positive Review

5

Relatively Expensive, but worth every cent

I'm not usually one who believes the hype surrounding new products, but I figured that I would give these a try, since I thought that normal Ernie Ball strings sounded quite good. When I put them on, I was quite surprised how rich and articulate the E-string sounded, which is something that separates good strings from bad ones, in my opinion. They still sounded fairly good almost 2 months later, which gets them a good rating in my book.

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Most Liked Negative Review

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Disappointed after only 3 weeks

I got these after researching some strings that would be cheaper than my usual DR Lo-Riders, but give me the same tone and brightness. For the price, I figured I'd try them out. Never again. My strings developed a dark, rust colored hue after only playing at rehearsal 3 times, and playing live twice. 5 plays, and my strings looked like they've been on the bass for months. We had some demos we were recording, and while getting the best tone isn't absolutely necessary for demos, there was no making these strings sound alive AT ALL after only 2 weeks. I'm going back to DR and Elixir from now on.

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Reviewed by 11 customers

  • Good strings

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    byplugr1

    fromFontana

    Great tone,

  • He was right...

    1

    submitted5 years ago

    byNashville Bassist

    fromNashville, TN

    The guy that was heavily down voted for saying these strings have a bad corrosion issues...... was right. Never in my 20 years of playing have I ever seen bass strings look and feel like they are completely covered in rust after only a week or two of using them. I literally have old basses that I haven't played or put new strings on in years with strings that are in better condition than these. Going back to D'Addario pro steels and will never touch Earnie Balls again.

  • I went for blue steels and got these instead. So far so good

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    byJim

    fromFort Myers fl

    I have only used them for a week but so far I am pleased.

  • EB Cobalt is the way to go!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byMusic Man Guy

    fromWest Chester, PA

    I love these strings. Great feel, durability and tone.

  • Disappointed after only 3 weeks

    2

    submitted5 years ago

    byErnie Really Dropped the Ball On These

    fromAtlanta, GA

    I got these after researching some strings that would be cheaper than my usual DR Lo-Riders, but give me the same tone and brightness. For the price, I figured I'd try them out. Never again. My strings developed a dark, rust colored hue after only playing at rehearsal 3 times, and playing live twice. 5 plays, and my strings looked like they've been on the bass for months. We had some demos we were recording, and while getting the best tone isn't absolutely necessary for demos, there was no making these strings sound alive AT ALL after only 2 weeks. I'm going back to DR and Elixir from now on.

  • Relatively Expensive, but worth every cent

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byC. Jenkins

    fromSeattle

    I'm not usually one who believes the hype surrounding new products, but I figured that I would give these a try, since I thought that normal Ernie Ball strings sounded quite good. When I put them on, I was quite surprised how rich and articulate the E-string sounded, which is something that separates good strings from bad ones, in my opinion. They still sounded fairly good almost 2 months later, which gets them a good rating in my book.

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byInFeRniCaL

    fromEl Paso, TX

    What is the difference between the cobalt regular slinky, super slinky, extra slinky, hybrid, and power slinky. Which would give me the best metal tone for a very bright and zingy tone.

    What is the difference between the cobalt regular slinky, super slinky, extra slinky, hybrid, and power slinky. Which would give me the best metal tone for a very bright and zingy tone.

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