New strings on the way from Ernie Ball for guitarists and even bass players!
Ernie Ball is proud to introduce exciting new additions to our product assortment of strings and accessories. All current Ernie Ball signature artist strings will now be offered in single sets including Papa Het’s Hardwired Master Cores and Slash Signature Slinky Strings, giving players more flexibility and easier access to their preferred artists tones.
“With all the companies we’re with, we’re super proud to be with Ernie Ball! For them to take on the challenge of, hey I got an idea, can you do this… they have stepped up to the challenge! I’m super proud!” – James Hetfield
Papa Het’s Hardwired Master Cores signature string sets have been co-developed with Metallica’s James Hetfield over the past decade to best meet his demanding performance requirements. This signature set consists of James’ preferred 11-50 gauge combination using thicker Paradigm core wire. They are ideal for James’ aggressive style and technique, offering a heavier sound with extra pitch stability. The plain strings consist of Paradigm core wire with brass RPS reinforcement at the ball end for added strength and tuning stability.
Key Features:
● Thicker sound
● Added pitch stability
● Heavier core to wrap ratio
● Never before offered gauge combination (11, 14, 18, 28, 38, 50)
● Wound strings wrapped with ultra-high-strength tin-plated steel hex cores.
Slash’s signature string sets are the culmination of over three decades of Slash and Ernie Ball’s ongoing pursuit to create strings that provide more durability and tuning stability without sacrificing tone or feel. These new sets feature Paradigm core wire wound with nickel-plated steel wrap wire and a proprietary Everlast nanotreatment, while the Paradigm plain strings use a heavier brass reinforcement at the ball ends to improve tuning stability and strength.
Key Features:
● Superior strength and durability
● Enhanced corrosion resistance and longevity
● Heavier brass reinforcement on plain strings
● Gauges (11, 14, 18, 28, 38, 48)
New Ernie Ball Papa Het’s hardwired Master Core Signature Strings and Slash Signature Strings will be available in single sets this spring.
Ernie Ball Tapewound Bass Strings are ideal for players seeking a warm, mellow tone and a soft silky feel. These strings are constructed with tin-plated steel cores, wound in nickel plated steel, and wrapped with black nylon which has been polished to a smooth finish. The resulting sound is dark, smooth, and designed to emulate the subtle characteristics of a vintage upright bass. The Tapewound bass strings are available in a short scale gauge of 50-105 and two long scale gauges of 50-105 and 60-115.
Key Features:
● Black nylon tapewound construction
● Silky, smooth feel
● Warm, vintage tone
● Less finger noise
● Short and long scale lengths available
● Short Scale – 30-30.5” Scale Basses
● Long Scale – 34” Scale Basses
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Ernie Ball Tapes will be available this summer.
