Ernie Ball Slinky Electric Strings
Ernie Ball, the world’s leading manufacturer of strings and accessories, has been making high-quality electric guitar and bass strings since 1962. World-class players like Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Slash, Jimmy Page, and Buddy Guy have all played Ernie Ball strings to create their unique sound. We use the latest technologies and finest materials to continuously enhance your playing experience and provide an unparalleled palette of expressive options.
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MADE IN U.S.A. SINCE 1962
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"Great strings can't cure a bad amp, an s-curve neck, or lousy room acoustics; but when all of these primary elements are correct, strings become bottom line! And that's where we come in. We provide for the necessary goals sought by guitarists everywhere: consistently reliable, high quality strings, reasonably priced." |
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Meet The Family
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Zippy Slinkys (.007, .009, .013, .020w, .026, .036) The lightest gauge combination offered by Ernie Ball. This combination is perfect for players looking for a snappy set of strings with extra zing that are easy to bend and provides the least amount of tension. |
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Extra Slinky (.008, .011, .014, .022w, .030, .038) We've all heard the legendary tones that BB King produced with his .008 gauge strings. Made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. |
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Super Slinky (.009, .011, .016, .024w, .032, .042) A common choice of players like Steve Vai, the Super Slinkys are bendy in just the right ways. Made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. |
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Regular Slinky (.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046) Favored by legends such as Eric Clapton, the Regular Slinkys are an icon in music history. Made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. |
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Power Slinky (.011, .014, .018p, .028, .038, .048) Power Slinky strings are heavier than average string with a little extra resistance. A great choice for players tuning a half step down to maintain the feeling of Regular Slinky 10's. Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. |
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Skinny Top Heavy Bottom (.010, .013, .017, .030, .042, .052) Whether you just want a little extra "chug" or enjoy the versatility of being able to switch between half step and standard tunings, the Skinny Top Heavy Bottoms have faithfully bridged the gap. Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. |
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Beefy Slinky (.011, .015, .022p, .030, .042, .054) Beefy Slinky strings are an ideal gauge for detuning. An excellent gauge for Drop C# to a full step down. Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. |
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Magnum Slinky (.012, .016, .022w, .032, .044, .056) Magnum Slinky strings are ideal for players who prefer a heavier set with a wound G. This combination is perfect for players who want optimal tension at drop tunings for heavy riffs and chugging chords. Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. |
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Mammoth Slinky (.012, .016, .024w, .034, .048, .062) The sound is bigger than big... it's MAMMOTH! The best choice for players trying to get the ultra lows. C Standard is no problem for this set. Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. |
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7-String Regular Slinky (.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046, .056) The most popular gauge of all time with an added low string. Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. |
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7-String Skinny Top Heavy Bottom (.010, .013, .017, .030, .042, .052, .062) Skinny Top Heavy Bottom 7-String Slinky’s extends the popular 6-string gauge combination for 7-string players. This set is the ultimate mixture for lead players who love to bend for solo work coupled with a heavy bottom end for rhythm and chords. |
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8-String Slinky (.010, .013, .017, .030, .042, .052, .062) A heavier set of 8-String Slinky strings. Extended lows versus a standard set of Regular Slinky strings. Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. |