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Brand	Ernie Ball
Color	Super (9-42)
Instrument	Electric Guitar
String Material Type	Nickel
Coating Description	nickel

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Includes 3 individually wrapped sets.
Warm, vintage tone.
Pure nickel was commonly used in electric guitar strings of the '50s and '60s.
Signature Slinky feel.
Crafted in the USA with the freshest and finest materials.

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Item Weight

3.21 ounces

Product Dimensions

4.49 x 1.5 x 5.98 inches

Country of Origin

USA

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B0B69TLJQF

Item model number

P03253

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4.8 13,469 ratings

4.8 out of 5 stars

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#116 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#5 in Electric Guitar Strings

Date First Available

August 15, 2022

Color Name

Super (9-42)

String Material

Nickel

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3-Pack

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Now available in convenient three-set packs Ernie Ball Classic Rock N Roll Slinky electric guitar strings are made from pure nickel wire wrapped around hex-shaped, high-carbon steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high-carbon steel. Pure nickel electric guitar strings were the standard in much of the ‘50s and ‘60s and produce a warm, rich tone. Gauges .009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042.

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Pure Nickel Wrap Wire

Warm, vintage tone.

Pure nickel was used in the original Slinkys of the 1960s

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Guitarist Jon Herington, best Known for his work with Steely Dan, plays Ernie Ball Classic Slinky.

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Judas Priest's Glenn Tipton plays Ernie Ball Classic Slinky.

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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, Slash, and Jimmy Page 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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Customers like the quality, sound quality, value, feel and ease of use of the musical instrument strings. For example, they mention that they're reliable, have a beautiful sound and that the tone is great. Some appreciate the ease of bending and tuning.

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357 customers mention "Quality"297 positive60 negative

Customers like the quality of the musical instrument strings. They say they are reliable, high quality, and play well. Some customers also mention that they are the best guitar strings available, and the longest lasting strings made. Overall, customers find them to be a good choice and durable.

"...I love the Tone, Durability and Value of the EB Slinkys." Read more

"I remember trying them initially in 1995. They are hex core strings but significantly more flexible than other pure nickel hex cores I've tried...." Read more

"Good Playing Strings, hold tune quite well, will buy again" Read more

"...when I tuned them, but they didn't break and they are really good for any electric guitar." Read more

202 customers mention "Sound quality"192 positive10 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the musical instrument strings. They mention that it has a deep, rich tone, and is the industry standard for all-around sound. Some appreciate the subtle tone shift and say that it adds sweetness and tuning stability.

"...Never had any issues with these work horse strings. I love the Tone, Durability and Value of the EB Slinkys." Read more

"Ernie ball strings rock. They sound great on my peavy T60 and they are affordable." Read more

"...strings are one of the best quality best priced and best sounding strings on the market!!" Read more

"...Tone is incredible. Warm yet clear, rich and complex. It does very much sound like a 70s rock band especially on a les Paul...." Read more

111 customers mention "Value"104 positive7 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the musical instrument strings. They mention that it has good sound quality and is long-lasting. Some customers also say that the slinkys are decent quality for the price.

"...I love the Tone, Durability and Value of the EB Slinkys." Read more

"...They sound great on my peavy T60 and they are affordable." Read more

"Ernie Ball strings are one of the best quality best priced and best sounding strings on the market!!" Read more

"I've been buying these for almost 5 years off Amazon! Price very competitive! Great felel" Read more

53 customers mention "Feel"53 positive0 negative

Customers like the feel of the musical instrument strings. For example, they say they're easy on the fingers, sound great, and are soft on the tips. Some mention that the feel is better than the stock strings and that they fit and sound very well on Less Paul, PRS, and Shechter.

"...your guitar pick are soft but back to the string s they feel really easy on the fingers and easy to play specifically for beginners and i would..." Read more

"...It literally feels like heaven. So smooth, and soft to touch. They feel elegant. Yet, somehow they're very strong...." Read more

"...I tried a few other brands but these feel good." Read more

"Great sounding strings with a nice feel" Read more

44 customers mention "Ease of use"41 positive3 negative

Customers find the musical instrument strings easy to play, fret, and install. They also say the strings are simple, cheap, and reliable. Some mention that the strings sound great and play like butter.

"I love these strings they're very easy to play the stretch real easy" Read more

"...the string s they feel really easy on the fingers and easy to play specifically for beginners and i would recommend for short scale guitars or six..." Read more

"...playing and 10s installed intonation set ---BAM fuller sound and still playable. Love it" Read more

"...Absolutely give it a try if you're a newbie. They will ease your play and your fingers and sanity will thank you for it." Read more

38 customers mention "Ease of bending"33 positive5 negative

Customers find the musical instrument strings easy to bend. They say they're good for bending, and are easy on the hands. Some say the strings are better, last longer, and remain more flexible than any other strings they've tried. They also mention that whole step bends no longer cause finger pains, and that the strings stretch well.

"Easy to bend and will last a while with simple cleaning. Perfect when you need a lighter gauge." Read more

"...They are hex core strings but significantly more flexible than other pure nickel hex cores I've tried...." Read more

"...They seem slightly easier to bend than normal strings too. I don't know why I haven't come across these strings years sooner...." Read more

"I bought these for my Strat and they bend great and keep in tune" Read more

28 customers mention "Tuning"28 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the tuning of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they tune up easily, stay in tune, and hold pitch. Some say that the strings feel and sound great.

"Good Playing Strings, hold tune quite well, will buy again" Read more

"I bought these for my Strat and they bend great and keep in tune" Read more

"...I was surprised at how easily they tuned, and stayed in tune, and how good they play...." Read more

"...Once you get em stretched in they hold tune pretty well and are fairly articulate...." Read more

24 customers mention "Brightness"20 positive4 negative

Customers like the brightness of the musical instrument strings. They say they have a clean and crisp tone, with a nice sheen. Some mention that the strings add a warm shimmer to every note. Overall, most are satisfied with the brightness and quality of these strings.

"These strings added a crispness to my Telecaster.. Whether playing classic rock or some nice country lead.. I am a fan of the Slinky and have never..." Read more

"...It literally feels like heaven. So smooth, and soft to touch. They feel elegant. Yet, somehow they're very strong...." Read more

"They are beautiful and I would say they are worth the money♥️♥️" Read more

"Very nice" Read more

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Victor

Ernie Ball Slinkys

Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024

Color: Regular (10-46)Size: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

Ernie Ball Slinkys are my go to strings for all my Strats. Never had any issues with these work horse strings. I love the Tone, Durability and Value of the EB Slinkys.

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james monroe

Super slinky strings

Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2024

Color: Super (9-42)Size: 3-PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

I love these strings they're very easy to play the stretch real easy

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Kooljeep5

Light strings

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2024

Color: Super (9-42)Size: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

Ernie ball strings rock. They sound great on my peavy T60 and they are affordable.

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Good Strings!

Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024

Color: Super (9-42)Size: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

Easy to bend and will last a while with simple cleaning. Perfect when you need a lighter gauge.

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E Santiago

first time using this

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024

Color: Extra (8-38)Size: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

so i have a cheap squier strat and like all cheap guitars the sound is never that good specially with distortion. To me the guitar was sounding to bright and i wanted to catch the notes more clearly and so i thought about changing pickups but after doing some research nickel string came up as a way a guitar sound warmer so i gave it a try and they do make a difference my guitar sounds better overall and the notes are more clear so I'm happy with this strings. Also is my first time using 8 gauge i read that they don't last as long as thicker strings and that they also don't stay in tune as well as thicker strings that's something to be seen a few months from now but i think that if you are using slim strings you probably don't play hard metal and your guitar pick are soft but back to the string s they feel really easy on the fingers and easy to play specifically for beginners and i would recommend for short scale guitars or six strings. For metal music and long scale guitars with 7 Strings or more I'd recommend 10 gauge and up, in terms of string material is more of a preference in sound to the player

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Jay

Great and flexible pure nickel strings

Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2024

Color: Regular (10-46)Size: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

I remember trying them initially in 1995. They are hex core strings but significantly more flexible than other pure nickel hex cores I've tried. To me, they have the longevity/durability of a hex core, with the flexibility of a round core pure nickel string. I've tried many brands and string types over the decades. This is probably my favorite string.

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Derek Balthaser

Love Ernie Ball strings

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2024

Color: Super (9-42)Size: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

Ernie Ball strings are one of the best quality best priced and best sounding strings on the market!!

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Sadie Robinson

Perfect

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024

Color: Super (9-42)Size: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

I had trouble with the strings breaking when I tuned them, but they didn't break and they are really good for any electric guitar.

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Andy Dee

Best stings around

Reviewed in Canada on May 10, 2024

Color: Extra (8-38)Size: 3-PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

Ernie Ball, top strings around, and awesome tone.

Wayne Farmer

Ernie Ball

Reviewed in Canada on April 30, 2024

Color: Power (11-48)Size: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

Ernie Ball strings are always 👍, and to order them right to the door is excellent to.

Excelente producto

Buena calidad

Reviewed in Mexico on April 27, 2024

Color: Power (11-48)Size: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

Buena calidad

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MATT W.

They are as advertised. Not fakes!

Reviewed in Canada on March 30, 2024

Color: Power (11-48)Size: 3-PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

They are as advertised. Not fakes! Good value.

Ryder

Excellent value

Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2024

Color: Regular (10-46)Size: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

Exactly as I remembered them

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Pure Nickel Wrap Wire

Warm, vintage tone.

Pure nickel was used in the original Slinkys of the 1960s

Jon Herington

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