Ernie Ball EB-1685

Ernie Ball EB-1685 .085 – single nickel wound bass string for quick replacement

If a string breaks in the middle of rehearsal, on stage or in the studio, there’s no need to replace an entire set. Ernie Ball EB-1685 is a single bass string in .085 gauge (2,16 mm), so you can quickly get your bass back in action with the right thickness and tension – without compromising your setup.

The string is nickel wound (nickel-plated steel wrap) and delivers a balanced, versatile tone that works equally well for fingerstyle, pick playing and more aggressive attack. The roundwound winding provides a clear attack and definition, while the tin-plated, hexagonal steel core (hex core) gives a firm, controlled feel and helps with stable intonation, so notes ring cleanly and focused up the fretboard.

EB-1685 is often used as an A string in many standard bass sets (depending on your preferred gauge setup). It is supplied as 1 pc. in retail packaging, and the packaging dimensions are 20 x 1 x 16,5 cm. Length/scale (short/long) is not clearly specified for this model, so if you play short scale or have specific bridge/tuner requirements, it’s a good idea to measure your current string or check what your existing singles/sets are specified for before you order.

• Type: Løs (single) elbas-streng
• Materiale: Nikkelbelagt stål-wrap, tinbelagt sekskantet stålkerne
• Dimensioner: 20 x 1 x 16,5 cm
• Vægt (kg): 0,01
• Gauge: .085" (2,16 mm)
• Viklingstype: Roundwound