Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt Flatwound Bass Strings Long Scale - 4-String 45-105 Balanced Tension Custom Set

Question

Q: Do the Ernie Ball cobalt flat wound bass strings wear frets just as rapidly as the round wound cobalt do. I’ve heard that any material harder than the nickel frets wear frets more quickly than nickel wound. But I also heard the smooth wound on flats mitigates this wear. What do you think? Thank you for your opinion.

Asked by: Ron U. - 9/24/2019

Accepted Answer

They do not as it is a flat surface. However, any metal on metal will eventually wear, especially dependent on how strong of a fretting hand grip the player has.

Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt Flatwound Bass Strings Long Scale - 4-String 45-105 Balanced Tension Custom Set

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