---
product_id: 4408493
title: "Ernie Ball 6-String Short Scale Bass Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 20w-90 Gauge (P02837)"
brand: "ernie ball"
price: "$43.37"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Ernie Ball"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/4408493-ernie-ball-6-string-short-scale-bass-slinky-nickel-wound
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
---

# 6-string short scale, .020-.090 gauge Nickel-plated steel on hex steel core Made in California, USA Ernie Ball 6-String Short Scale Bass Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 20w-90 Gauge (P02837)

**Brand:** ernie ball
**Price:** $43.37
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your bass game with the iconic Slinky punch!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ernie Ball 6-String Short Scale Bass Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 20w-90 Gauge (P02837) by ernie ball
- **How much does it cost?** $43.37 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/4408493-ernie-ball-6-string-short-scale-bass-slinky-nickel-wound)

## Best For

- ernie ball enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ernie ball brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pro-Grade Durability:** Hex-shaped steel core ensures long-lasting tension and tuning stability.
- • **Artist-Approved Quality:** Trusted by top bassists worldwide for consistent performance and clarity.
- • **Signature Balanced Tone:** Nickel-plated steel delivers bright, punchy sound that cuts through any mix.
- • **Precision Short Scale Fit:** Tailored for 29 5/8" scale basses with small ball ends for seamless installation.
- • **Fresh California Craftsmanship:** Handcrafted in Coachella Valley with the finest raw materials for premium freshness.

## Overview

Ernie Ball 6-String Short Scale Bass Slinky Nickel Wound Strings (20w-90 gauge) are precision-engineered for short scale bass guitars, featuring nickel-plated steel wrapped around a hex steel core for a bright, balanced tone. Made in California with small ball ends for easy installation, these strings offer professional-grade durability and are favored by top artists for their clarity and punch.

## Description

Product Description Ernie Ball 6-string Bass Guitar string sets are round-wound for maximum clarity and serious punch. Each string is manufactured with the finest and freshest raw materials in the beautiful Coachella Valley of Southern California. The list of endorsers for Ernie Ball Slinky bass strings reads like a who's who of top selling artists. Strings have small ball ends like guitar strings, not large ball ends used on bass stings. Gauges .020 .030 .042 .054 .074 .090. Part number 2837. From the Manufacturer These Slinkys are designed for 29 5/8" scale and utilize with small ball ends like guitar strings, not large ball ends used on traditional electric bass stings. Gauges .020, .030, .042, .054, .074, .090. Part number P02837.

Review: Close enough for a fringe instrument. - So I bought these for my Schecter Hellcat VI. I had searched for the stock strings with no luck. LaBella makes a set specifically for the Hellcat and they're very nice, but at ≈$40 per set they're a bit pricey. These Ernie Ball stings are nice. The tension is better and tone are better than the stock strings were. My only issue is that the low E string did not have a tapered end and the string almost does not fit through the hole on the tuning peg. They work without needing to make any modifications, they could just be a bit better.
Review: Not For Fender/Squier VI, Works Perfectly For Dano/Gretsch - A lot of the negative reviews seem to be people mistakenly buying these as cheap replacement strings for their Squier Bass VIs. That’s not what they’re for — your silly vibrato ruins everything. On a Danelectro Baritone/Bass VI, they are absolute perfection. Perfect E-e feel and intonation with no fuss. Awesome for tic-tac. I’m not an Ernie Ball guy for guitars, but you can’t beat these for Bass VI. And while we’re on the subject, the Danelectro version of the Bass VI beats the snot out of the Squier and Fender models. For good reason too: they invented the instrument, while Fender just copied it and added a useless vibrato. Don’t spend $400 making the Squier playable!

## Features

- Made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire
- Manufactured with small ball ends like guitar strings, not large ball ends used on traditional electric bass stings
- Most popular bass string alloy
- Bright, balanced tone
- Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002DUVJU |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,708 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #56 in Bass Guitar Strings |
| Body Material Type | Steel |
| Brand | Ernie Ball |
| Brand Name | Ernie Ball |
| Coating Description | coated |
| Color | 6-String Short Scale Bass (20w-90) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 345 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Uncoated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00749699128373 |
| Included Components | Strings only |
| Instrument | Bass Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Bass Guitar Strings |
| Item Weight | 2.94 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Ernie Ball Music Man |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P02837 |
| Material Type | Nickel |
| Model Name | SLINKY NICKEL WOUND |
| Model Number | P02837 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Strings for 6-String Bass Guitar |
| Set Name | Slinky |
| Sound Profile | Balanced |
| String Gauge | .02 |
| String Material Type | Nickel |
| UPC | 749699128373 |
| Unit Count | 6.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | None. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ernie Ball
- **Color:** 6-String Short Scale Bass (20w-90)
- **Instrument:** Bass Guitar
- **String Gauge:** .02
- **String Material Type:** Nickel

## Images

![Ernie Ball 6-String Short Scale Bass Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 20w-90 Gauge (P02837) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81b-VxThx1L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Close enough for a fringe instrument.
*by F***. on February 2, 2021*

So I bought these for my Schecter Hellcat VI. I had searched for the stock strings with no luck. LaBella makes a set specifically for the Hellcat and they're very nice, but at ≈$40 per set they're a bit pricey. These Ernie Ball stings are nice. The tension is better and tone are better than the stock strings were. My only issue is that the low E string did not have a tapered end and the string almost does not fit through the hole on the tuning peg. They work without needing to make any modifications, they could just be a bit better.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not For Fender/Squier VI, Works Perfectly For Dano/Gretsch
*by B***N on June 27, 2022*

A lot of the negative reviews seem to be people mistakenly buying these as cheap replacement strings for their Squier Bass VIs. That’s not what they’re for — your silly vibrato ruins everything. On a Danelectro Baritone/Bass VI, they are absolute perfection. Perfect E-e feel and intonation with no fuss. Awesome for tic-tac. I’m not an Ernie Ball guy for guitars, but you can’t beat these for Bass VI. And while we’re on the subject, the Danelectro version of the Bass VI beats the snot out of the Squier and Fender models. For good reason too: they invented the instrument, while Fender just copied it and added a useless vibrato. Don’t spend $400 making the Squier playable!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 90 string barley makes it to reverse headstock
*by T***S on April 6, 2026*

Great strings. Turned baritone to deep bass 6 but if u have reverse headstock the 90 string barely makes it to tuning peg hole.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Store origin: US*
*Last updated: 2026-06-22*