Description
This Ernie Ball .032 flatwound bass string is engineered for players who want a silky feel under the fingers without sacrificing tonal warmth. Rather than the ridged surface of a roundwound string, the flatwound construction here uses stainless steel ribbon wrapped together with nickel-plated steel wire, laid over a hex-shaped, tin-plated steel wire core. The result is a string that glides smoothly along the fretboard and produces a rounded, vintage-leaning voice rather than a bright, aggressive attack.
- Gauge: .032
- Construction: Flatwound – stainless steel ribbon and nickel-plated steel wire wrap
- Core: Hex-shaped, tin-plated steel wire
- Overall length: 48″
- Taper length: 37.25″
Because the wrap wire lies flat rather than round, this string resists finger noise and squeak, making it a favorite for players chasing a smoother, more muted low-end character – think jazz, soul, and classic session tones. It’s sold as an individual string, so it’s a practical choice for replacing a single broken or worn string in a flatwound set, filling out a custom gauge combination, or simply keeping a spare on hand.
Reach for this string when your bass calls for reduced fret wear, quieter left-hand movement, and a tone that sits back in the mix with old-school character.
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