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Ernie Ball Burly Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings 11-52 Gauge


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Brand Ernie Ball
Color Burly (11-52)
Instrument Electric Guitar
String Material Type Cobalt
UPC 749699116875

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  • Cobalt attracts the magnets in your pickups more than any other alloy available.
  • Enhanced output/Increased low end.
  • Incredible harmonic response/Crisp, clear highs.
  • Tin plated high carbon steel core.
  • .011, .014, .018p, .030, .042, .052

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Ernie Ball Cobalt Slinky Electric Guitar Strings provide an extended dynamic range, incredible harmonic response, increased low end, and crisp, clear highs. Cobalt provides a stronger magnetic relationship between pickups and strings than any other alloy previously available. Cobalt Slinky guitar strings are also soft and silky to the touch, making string bending a breeze. Gauges .011, .014, .018p, .030, .042, .052


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Slinky Guitar strings

  • Cobalt attracts the magnets in your pickups more than any other alloy available.
  • Enhanced output.
  • Incredible harmonic response.
  • Increased low end
  • Crisp, clear highs

Cobalt Slinky Guitar Strings

Engineered to maximize output and clarity, Ernie Ball Cobalt Slinky guitar strings are one of the latest innovations in string technology. Seeking to provide guitarists and bassists with a new voice, Cobalt strings provide an extended dynamic range, incredible harmonic response, increased low end, and crisp, clear highs. Cobalt provides a stronger magnetic relationship between pickups and strings than any other alloy previously available.

plain string

wound strings

core

Plain Strings

All plain strings feature a series of lock twists to secure the wire around the ball-end, enhancing stability and strength.

Wound Strings

Cobalt Slinky strings are precision wound with a patented iron-cobalt alloy wire providing higher output and clarity with superior intonation and consistency.

Core

The core is made from tin-plated high-carbon steel hex wire providing excellent durability.

Every Time I Die plays Cobalt Regular Slinky 10 - 46.

Steve Lukather plays Cobalt Super slinky 9 - 42.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd plays Cobalt Power Slinky 11 - 48.

Fuel's Andy Andersson plays Cobalt Skinny Top Heavy Bottom 10 - 52.

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Tone Bright, balanced Warm, vintage Bright, balanced Clear, bright Strong, clear highs and lows
Wrap Wire Plasma-enhanced nickel-plated steel Pure nickel Nickel-plated steel Cobalt alloy Super Cobalt alloy
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the sound quality, brightness, stiffness, value, and quality of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they sound awesome, loud, and punchy. Some appreciate the brightness, saying that they have an odd slight brightness. They also say that the strings are comfortable on their fingers and don't feel stiff. Overall, customers say that these are excellent strings for metal music.

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392 customers mention "Sound quality"356 positive36 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the musical instrument strings. For example, they mention that they are loud, punchy, and have a tighter mid to high range. That said, some say that the tone stays nice for longer than other brands. Some say that pinch harmonics are crisp and clear. Overall, most are happy with the quality and sound of these strings.

"These strings REALLY rock out!!! You get some great growl out of them, they are flexible and they just sound like they sparkle!..." Read more

"...The wound 3rd string is nice too. Awesome sound, and the thicker strings are amazing for that heavy sound when tuned lower than D standard...." Read more

"...These strings have provided a great quality of sound." Read more

"...These strings sound quite a bit different, they have a much tighter mid to high and they seem to have less of a tendency to chaotically overlap each..." Read more

384 customers mention "Quality"303 positive81 negative

Customers like the quality of the musical instrument strings. They say they are very good, excellent, and hearty strings for riff slayers. They also say the thicker strings are amazing for that heavy sound when tuned. Customers also mention that the strings are silky smooth and preserves them over time.

"...The heavier gauge is what I was looking for and the Cobalt give them a lot of bite! They sound warm with a lot of high end and deep bass...." Read more

"...The wound 3rd string is nice too. Awesome sound, and the thicker strings are amazing for that heavy sound when tuned lower than D standard...." Read more

"...The first thing I noticed was the feel. These strings are silky smooth, even the low E string. The second thing I noticed was the durability...." Read more

"Strong, loud and punchy is how I can best describe these strings. Use them on my PRS and my tele. A plus is that I’ve yet to break one!..." Read more

142 customers mention "Stiffness"101 positive41 negative

Customers like the stiffness of the musical instrument strings. They mention that the dob has a nice feel and work great when adding a bit of vibrato. They are great for rock and metal and are super comfortable on their fingers. The general feel of the strings seems to be smoother than others. They love the feel and sound and they last forever without losing tone. They feel normal to them now and have the trademark Ernie Ball feel.

"...These strings sound quite a bit different, they have a much tighter mid to high and they seem to have less of a tendency to chaotically overlap each..." Read more

"I bought these for my Frankenstrat and ohhh do i love them. Crisp, tight and just feel like new socks ya know 🤷🏻‍♂️. I’ll be sticking with these..." Read more

"They sound great but are a bit rougher on the fingers than the m-steals...." Read more

"Great feel, tone and less tension than other high-end strings. 10 stars" Read more

132 customers mention "Durability"97 positive35 negative

Customers like the durability of the musical instrument strings. They say the strings seem to last forever, are easy to play, and last longer than regular slinkys. They also say the chords ring truer and the tone cuts through a mix.

"...They sound warm with a lot of high end and deep bass. Very easily broken in...." Read more

"...Sustains seem to last forever, and the clarity is incredible...only problem I'm having is trying to explain how it sounds in words...if you decide..." Read more

"...some for a stocking stuffer, opened to put on and one of the strings were frayed, started return process and they refunded and sent a new set, great..." Read more

"Strong, loud and punchy is how I can best describe these strings. Use them on my PRS and my tele. A plus is that I’ve yet to break one!..." Read more

116 customers mention "Value"84 positive32 negative

Customers find the strings worth the price, and say they're worth a try if you're looking for something new. They also mention that the strings provide good sustain and dynamics.

"...They sound warm with a lot of high end and deep bass. Very easily broken in...." Read more

"...great strings so far, really good sound and quality, and definitely worth a try if you like playing in lower tuning" Read more

"...It was super disappointing. I'm never buying these strings again." Read more

"...these for my daughter’s electric guitar and they have been a great value for the money. These strings have provided a great quality of sound." Read more

77 customers mention "Brightness"70 positive7 negative

Customers like the brightness of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they are much brighter, longer lasting, and clearer than other strings. The cobalt strings are much more bright in appearance than the normal strings. Overall, they have a higher output and a spectacular shine.

"...and they sound incredible in drop c tuning and have kept the brightness for about 4 months now while sitting on a stand and being played very little...." Read more

"...Again, still very bright, but yet now they no longer bleed notes into one another while annoying me to death with the sheer high-pitched treble...." Read more

"I loved them, they have a lot of output and a spectacular shine much more than the Beefy Slinky...." Read more

"...But I can see how not everyone would like them. They are very bright and expressive. So good news - you hear everything...." Read more

62 customers mention "Tuning"53 positive9 negative

Customers like the tuning of the musical instrument strings. For example, they say it holds tune well, and barely drops out of tune. Some say the strings have a nice feel and do not get sloppy with drop tunings. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance of these strings.

"...They stay in tune and sound great on my schecter! Even not plugged in!!" Read more

"Check it out on one and like it and did the other one. Stays in tune far better!" Read more

"...Problem solved, Rocksmith registers lower tuning without issue now, and pinch harmonics are crisp and clear with thicker strings, and a thicker pick...." Read more

"...Easily worth the 3 extra dollars a set honestly. And they stay in tune fairly well, not perfect, but pretty well." Read more

37 customers mention "Ease of bending"32 positive5 negative

Customers like the ease of bending the strings. They mention that they bend easily, sound great, and are great for bends. Some say that the strings are flexible and don't feel stiff like many new ones. They are also great for vibrato and slide.

"...You get some great growl out of them, they are flexible and they just sound like they sparkle!..." Read more

"...Clarity of sounds, bends and sustain improved 100% without a doubt...." Read more

"...I find them a bit easier to bend than regular nickel-wound strings which helps for someone learning though they are not as 'smooth'..." Read more

"...(and yes I've now learned how to properly string a guitar.). Bends are super easy but they aren't too thin like 8's...." Read more

Cobalt! 10's
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Cobalt! 10's
Love these strings been using them for years!! You can't go wrong with Ernie Ball strings!! I sometimes want to try daddario strings but if it ain't broke don't fix it! They stay in tune and sound great on my schecter! Even not plugged in!!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2024
Color: Power (11-48)Style: Single PackVerified Purchase
These strings REALLY rock out!!! You get some great growl out of them, they are flexible and they just sound like they sparkle! The heavier gauge is what I was looking for and the Cobalt give them a lot of bite! They sound warm with a lot of high end and deep bass. Very easily broken in. Great strings in my opinion for the money, I’d buy them even if they were double the price.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best, Most Responsive, Strings for my PRS Semi-hollow
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2024
These strings REALLY rock out!!! You get some great growl out of them, they are flexible and they just sound like they sparkle! The heavier gauge is what I was looking for and the Cobalt give them a lot of bite! They sound warm with a lot of high end and deep bass. Very easily broken in. Great strings in my opinion for the money, I’d buy them even if they were double the price.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024
Color: Mammoth (12-62)Style: Single PackVerified Purchase
These strings are nice!! They sound so heavy in C standard. The bass resonates really well in the 4th,5th,6th strings. The wound 3rd string is nice too. Awesome sound, and the thicker strings are amazing for that heavy sound when tuned lower than D standard. Definitely will be getting another set, and another set of 52-11 for when I want to play in standard. But really great strings so far, really good sound and quality, and definitely worth a try if you like playing in lower tuning
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024
Color: Beefy (11-54)Style: Single PackVerified Purchase
I bought these for my daughter’s electric guitar and they have been a great value for the money. These strings have provided a great quality of sound.
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2012
Color: Regular (10-46)Style: Single PackVerified Purchase
I installed these strings onto my ESP guitar as soon as I got them in the mail, and I must say it was worth the wait. The first thing I noticed was the feel. These strings are silky smooth, even the low E string. The second thing I noticed was the durability. As I pulled the string across the fretboard I noticed the reaction these strings have to the magnetic pickups...just like Ernie Ball claims, these strings react STRONGLY to magnets. I had to peel these strings off the pickups a few times while I was installing them. Then I noticed the durability of these strings as I tuned them. I felt a fair bit of resistance, much more than my old strings when I first installed them. They're also a lot more sensitive to tuning adjustments, although after leaving them sit for two hours after JUST BEING INSTALLED, they were only 5 cents off on the tuning. A small twitch of the tuning peg and they were back to where they should be. I figured, like any string, I would be fighting with them for the next few days trying to stretch them enough so they'll stay in tune without constant adjustment, but this is my third day of playing with them and they have stayed in perfect tuning since I installed them. I can't guarantee they will work for you the same way, but I know they will hold up to a lot more abuse than many other strings I've used so far. The final thing I noticed was the TONE. These strings sound quite a bit different, they have a much tighter mid to high and they seem to have less of a tendency to chaotically overlap each other's sound. Each string has a distinctive tonality that sets them apart from each other. You play the same note on different strings and you can easily hear the difference between the two. Sustains seem to last forever, and the clarity is incredible...only problem I'm having is trying to explain how it sounds in words...if you decide to buy them, try them with distortion and without, you'll be impressed by their versatility.

To summarize,

-Strong reaction to the magnets in pickups
-Stay in tune very well (for me at least)
-Sharp, clear tone
-Each string is distinguishable from another
-Durable
-Silky smooth

If you have any questions, shoot a comment if you want, but I am telling you, I would not hesitate to try these strings at least once.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2016
Color: Not Even (12-56)Style: Single PackVerified Purchase
I have used a variety of EB Slinkies for a while. I'm specifically reviewing the .012 - .056 Not Even Slinky Cobalt set.

I have them on my G&L ASAT, which is set up to play traditional jazz---clean and warm tone from a neck pickup. I play this in a guitar duo so we trade playing melodies/solos and comping duties. I've never really been able to get used to flats, which lack that tactile response and fretting hand finger bite that rounds give so I was looking for strings that gave good jazz tone and had that "authority" in the bass without flats. Most users of these strings will likely want to play downtuned metal, but they make fine jazz strings, too.

For reference I have a Seymour Duncan Seth Lover in the neck slot and the guitar is tuned to E with low action, so there's a lot of string tension. By rolling tone I get a good jazz sound in a clean amp, and the heaviness of the strings along with some tweaks to the setup give a really rich tone for walking bass lines and shell or "Ed Bickert" type chords, exactly the kind of comping that gets out of the soloist's way and really keeps the groove alive. I think I'd like a wound G a little bit better, but it's not a huge deal. I wish I had a 7 string for those extra low notes for walking bass!

The only thing a little strange about cobalts is that they feel... oddly rough. Slightly corroded, I guess. They're not but they feel that way so you need to realize that that's what they feel like before you think you got a skunked pack.

UPDATE: The "slightly rough" feel I mentioned, or what someone else called "cat tongue feel" has really driven me nuts. I like the tone but I can't deal with the feel, which is just too grippy. I'm going to switch to something else soon.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2024
Color: Regular (10-46)Style: Single PackVerified Purchase
Love these strings been using them for years!! You can't go wrong with Ernie Ball strings!! I sometimes want to try daddario strings but if it ain't broke don't fix it! They stay in tune and sound great on my schecter! Even not plugged in!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cobalt! 10's
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2024
Love these strings been using them for years!! You can't go wrong with Ernie Ball strings!! I sometimes want to try daddario strings but if it ain't broke don't fix it! They stay in tune and sound great on my schecter! Even not plugged in!!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024
Color: Regular (10-46)Style: Single PackVerified Purchase
Strong, loud and punchy is how I can best describe these strings. Use them on my PRS and my tele. A plus is that I’ve yet to break one! These are worth a try if you’re looking for something new.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2024
Color: Mammoth (12-62)Style: Single PackVerified Purchase
I bought these for my Frankenstrat and ohhh do i love them. Crisp, tight and just feel like new socks ya know 🤷🏻‍♂️. I’ll be sticking with these from here on
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Marco Gauthier
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice strings
Reviewed in Canada on May 14, 2024
Color: Super (9-42)Style: 3-PackVerified Purchase
I used original Slinky strings for the last 20 years and I decided to try the newer cobalt version and I am really impressed by them. The sound output is louder and it is warmer than the original's. The sound quality does not drop as fast as the original's so they effectively last longer.

String tension is a tad higher than the original. So you should have your guitar setup redone as it's going to mess with your neck relief and intonation.

I ran into problems with 2 .009 stings (which broke instantly) and Ernie Balls were quick to help me and replace them free of charge. Great service!!!

I am happy with these stings and I don't plan to go back to the originals.
Carl DaCosta
5.0 out of 5 stars Guitar strings
Reviewed in Canada on April 28, 2024
Color: Primo (9.5-44)Style: Single PackVerified Purchase
Great sound.
Shawn
5.0 out of 5 stars Sound awesome
Reviewed in Canada on March 27, 2024
Color: Power (11-48)Style: Single PackVerified Purchase
These have better tone than the Ernie ball regular slinky’s I love those but these have more definition & little more tone, awesome strings
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Tanner Penton
5.0 out of 5 stars Personal favourite
Reviewed in Canada on November 7, 2023
Color: Ultra (10-48)Style: Single PackVerified Purchase
These strings have always been my go-to. There is an extra clarity that you can't find with regular slinkys.
Morbid K
5.0 out of 5 stars Cobalts for life now.
Reviewed in Canada on September 23, 2023
Color: Beefy (11-54)Style: Single PackVerified Purchase
You want downtuning, you want more bright end in the bridge, middle & neck? Get these.