Ernie Ball Flatwound Group II Bass Strings 45-105

Description

If you’re chasing that vintage thump without the finger squeak of roundwounds, these Group II Flatwounds are your fix. Ernie Ball wraps flat stainless steel ribbon around a tin-plated, high-carbon hex core, so instead of ridges under your fingers you get a slick, polished surface that lets you slide and glide across the fretboard with zero drag.

Tonally, expect mellow, warm lows with that classic thump players reach for in motown, reggae, jazz, and any style where the bass needs to sit deep in the mix rather than cut through it. The hex core keeps the wire seated tight, so you’re not fighting slippage or dead spots as you dig in night after night.

Every ball end is machined from brass rod to tight tolerances, meaning a snug, reliable seat at the bridge — no wobble, no tuning drift mid-set. This 45-105 gauge set covers the standard four-string spread:

• .050
• .070
• .085
• .105

Flatwounds are famous for outlasting roundwounds in terms of feel — the smooth wrap resists the grime buildup that dulls tone over time, so you keep that warm voice longer between changes. If your bass has been sounding thin and clanky, swap in a set of these and feel the difference the moment your fingers touch the string.

Stock up now — StringRush keeps flatwounds in rotation because once you go smooth, you don’t want to be caught without a backup set.