Ernie Ball Pino Palladino Smoothie Flats Cobalt 43-108 Flat Wound Bass Strings, Medium
- Precision polished cobalt ribbon for an ultra-smooth feel
- Smooth, vintage tone and flexible, low-tension feel
- Premium flatwound strings used by Pino Palladino
**PLEASE NOTE** These strings measure 36.75" / 93cm from the ball end to the start of the silk winding. Unsure what scale length string you need? Click here!
Ernie Ball Smoothie Flats provide that desired vintage depth, warmth, and smoothness, combined with modern detail and precision.
This collaboration between Ernie Ball and legendary bass player Pino Palladino sees a reworking and finessing of the Ernie Ball Cobalt flat-wound bass strings with unique gauges. The Smoothie Flats are made with a flat cobalt ribbon wire which is further polished to a completely smooth finish. This additional step significantly transforms the feel and the balance of treble response.
Pino Palladino is currently playing with the John Mayer Trio, and is also known widely for his session playing with Tears for Fears, Gary Numan, Jeff Beck, Adele, NIN, The Who, and a load more...!
This is the heavier of two signature sets: 38-98 extra light, and 43-108 medium.
Ernie Ball says:
"Introducing Pino Palladino Smoothie Flats Bass Strings by Ernie Ball, engineered for a smooth, effortless playing experience. With precision polishing for an ultra-smooth feel, these premium flatwound strings glide easily under your fingers. Wound with a cobalt alloy ribbon, they deliver a deep, rich tone with a perfect blend of vintage warmth and modern flexibility. Trusted by legendary bassist Pino Palladino, Smoothie Flats offer superior performance and exceptional playability. Elevate your bass tone and enjoy the unmatched feel of Smoothie Flats!"
We insist that players use the measurement of ball-end (anchor) to top nut of their current set of strings. This measurement is more accurate than scale length as it takes into account through-body stringing, and more complex or alternative bridges. In many cases the set of strings required will be longer than the bass’s stated scale length! Use these references:
If ball-end-to-nut length is:
Up to 32” choose Short Scale
32”-34” choose Medium Scale
34”-36” choose Long Scale
36”-38” choose Extra/Super Long Scale
If you have a bass where you cannot see the ball-end i.e. a thru-body bass, you will have to measure your string once it has been removed. Before removing the string be sure to make a mark on the string with a permanent marker just behind the nut so you know where to measure to. Then once you’ve taken it off the bass, you can measure from the ball-end to the mark you made on the string.
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To start a return, please contact us at info@stringsdirect.co.uk.
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