Guitar Strings

The 1645 Slinky Nickel Wound bass guitar string, gauge 45, manufactured by Ernie Ball, consists of a round wound nickel-plated steel core and a hexagonal core of tin-plated steel. This combination offers a precise, harmonic-laden sound, qualities sought after by many bassists.

ARTICLE N° 95424
  • Ernie Ball 1645 Slinky Nickel Wound 45
  • String for electric bass guitar
  • Sold individually
  • Pull: 045
  • Core: hexagonal in tin-plated steel
  • Threaded: round in nickel-plated steel
  • Made in the United States
For more than 60 years, Ernie Ball has accompanied numerous guitarists across the globe with his series of Slinky strings. The 1645 Slinky Nickel Wound model with 45 gauge, sold here individually, is very popular for electric bass.

This offers a bright and balanced sound thanks to a hexagonal shaped core in tin-plated steel and round wiring in nickel-plated steel. The use of premium quality materials also ensures longevity of these threads. They follow strict specifications, respected to the letter in the Ernie Ball factories in Coachella, California. This approach helps to perpetuate the notoriety of the Slinky series in the world of rock and roll.
Type of guitar
 Electric bass
Instrument type
 Electric bass
Gauge of the pack
 45
Number of strings
 1
Installation type
 ball-end strings
Core Wire
 Tinned Steel
Wiring type
 Round Wound
Wiring material
 Nickel-plated steel
Color
 Nickel