Video: Randy Jackson Discusses Ernie Ball Cobalt Electric Bass Strings
Here's a video of bassist, American Idol judge and former Bass Guitar columnist Randy Jackson playing and discussing Ernie Ball's new Cobalt bass strings.
Ernie Ball recently announced the new line of electric bass and guitar strings, which is made out of cobalt, the most magnetically active material. Ernie Ball's patent pending advancement in technology stems from a nine-year pursuit in researching materials that give guitarists and bassists a new-and-improved voice.
Find out how you can win a Music Man John Petrucci JPXI guitar, a box of Cobalt Slinky Strings and an Ernie Ball Marshall Gig Bag Amp! For all the info about the contest, and to enter, visit the official contest page right here.
Find out more about Cobalt Slinkys at GuitarWorld.com or at at Ernie Ball's official website.
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