Guitar Strings

The Ernie Ball 1740 Slinky Flatwound 40 is an exceptional quality bass string, made in the USA. It is the ideal product for bass players looking for a solid string, sports a gauge 32. It has a hexagonal tin-plated steel core as well as flat nickel-plated steel wiring. It is sold individually.

ARTICLE N° 94207
  • Ernie Ball 1740 Slinky Flatwound 40
  • Bass string
  • Sold individually
  • Wiring: flat nickel-plated steel
  • Core: hexagonal in tin-plated steel
  • Pull: 040
  • Resistant to oxidation and wear
  • Made in the USA
The Ernie Ball 1740 Slinky Flatwound 40 model is a 40 gauge bass string for demanding bass players who want to relaunch their musical career with a top quality string. It features flat nickel-plated steel wiring and a hexagonal tin-plated steel core for a softer and more harmonious sound.

Ernie Ball has established a strict manufacturing process for this American reference, guaranteeing optimal performance. It is offered for individual sale.

For more than half a century, Ernie Ball has earned and maintained the trust of its customers.
Type of guitar
 Acoustic bass, Electric bass
Instrument type
 Acoustic bass, Electric bass
Gauge of the pack
 040
Number of strings
 1
Installation type
 ball-end strings
Core Wire
 Tinned Steel
Wiring type
 Flat Wound
Wiring material
 Nickel-plated steel