Ernie Ball 2836 Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Bass Guitar Strings - .045-.130 5-stringRegular Slinky 5 String Bass strings extend the classic Ernie Ball bass tone down to a low B with a . 130 gauge fifth string. The . 045 . 130 set gives you balanced tension across all five strings so the B does not feel floppy or out of proportion with the rest of the set. Nickel plated steel wound on a hex shaped steel core delivers bright, punchy tone with excellent clarity even on that low B. If you play five string and want strings that track well