Ernie Ball 2582 Flatwound Medium Light

Ernie Ball 2582 Flatwound Medium Light – warm vintage tone with minimal finger noise

Ernie Ball 2582 is a flatwound string set for electric bass, made for players who want a smooth playing feel and a clean, quiet tone. The flat-wound surface significantly reduces friction, giving you less finger noise and more focus on what matters: a warm, rounded sound with solid low end and a controlled attack.

The flatwound construction provides a classic, ribbon-smooth outer wrap with a more matte, metallic vintage look than typical roundwounds. Tonally, it leans darker and fuller with subdued overtones, making the set ideal for jazz, soul/Motown, R&B and classic rock, where the fundamental needs to sit steadily in the mix. At the same time, flatwounds often keep their character for longer, because the smooth winding doesn’t collect dirt in the same way—so the tone stays more consistent over time.

This set is in the Medium Light category, offering balanced tension: easier playability than heavier flatwounds, without feeling floppy. It’s perfect if you want a more “finished” and controlled bass sound with stable intonation and consistent response from string to string. Note that flatwounds can feel stiffer than roundwounds of the same gauge, and some basses may benefit from a small setup adjustment (truss rod/intonation) when switching. If you’re chasing a very bright, crisp roundwound attack, this type of string will feel more muted and vintage.

• Type: Flatwound strengesæt til elbas
• Materiale: Ikke bekræftet (wrap/legering ikke oplyst)
• Dimensioner: Ikke bekræftet (skala/længde ikke oplyst)
• Vægt (kg): 0.12
• Model/varenr.: Ernie Ball 2582
• Konstruktion: Fladviklet (flatwound)