Ernie Ball Ultra Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings (.010 - .048)
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Ernie Ball® | Authorised Retailer
Ernie Ball® | Authorised Retailer
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World-renowned and used by history's greatest rock musicians, Ernie Ball® guitar strings are made in California using premium materials that create the perfect sound for electric, acoustic or bass guitars.
Sir Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Slash, and Metallica trust strings engineered to maximise clarity and output to produce their unique sounds.
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Description
Description
Iconic Slinky tone with nickel-plated steel, hex core, and unmatched playability—trusted by legends.
Ernie Ball Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are the industry standard for tone, feel, and reliability. Favoured by iconic players like Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and Steve Vai, these strings are precision-manufactured to the highest standards, ensuring consistency, optimum performance, and long life. The wound strings are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a hex-shaped steel core, while the plain strings are crafted from specially tempered tin-plated high-carbon steel, producing a well-balanced tone for your guitar.
The Slinky range offers a wide variety of gauges and configurations to suit every playing style and preference, from the lightest Zippy Slinkys to the heavier Not Even Slinkys. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, there's a Slinky set designed to deliver the perfect balance of tone and playability.
Gauges: .010, .013, .017, .028, .038, .048
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KEY FEATURES: Ernie Ball Slinky Strings
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Nickel-plated steel wound strings for bright, balanced tone
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Hex-shaped steel core for enhanced durability and tuning stability
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Tin-plated high carbon steel plain strings for consistent performance
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Gauges: .010, .013, .017, .028, .038, .048
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Trusted by world-renowned guitarists across genres
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Precision manufacturing ensures string-to-string consistency
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Suitable for standard, drop, and extended-range tunings
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Authorised Ernie Ball Retailer – Official Warranty Included
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