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Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky M-Steel Electric Guitar Strings, 10-52 Gauge (P02915)


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Brand Ernie Ball
String Gauge Custom
Color Skinny Top Heavy Bottom (10-52)
Instrument Electric Guitar
String Material Type M-Steel

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  • Superior magnetic attraction providing the most expressive strings ever created
  • Dynamic frequency response with increased output and added strength
  • Super Cobalt alloy wrapped around a Managing steel hex core wire, producing a richer and fuller tone with powerful low end response
  • Element Shield Packaging prolongs string life and keeps strings as fresh as the day they were made
  • Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials

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Ernie Ball M-Steel electric guitar strings are made of a patented Super Cobalt alloy wrapped around a Maraging steel hex core wire, producing a richer and fuller tone with a powerful low-end response. M-Steel plain electric guitar strings are comprised of a specially tempered steel for maximum fatigue resistance. The electric plain strings also utilize a patented winding of steel around the ball end that reduces slippage, breakage and stays in tune better than conventional plain strings. Gauges . 010, . 013, . 017, . 030, . 042, . 052


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M STEEL

M-STEEL
M-Steel Slinky
  • Increased output, frequency response, and strength.
  • Maraging steel hex core.
  • Patented winding of steel on ball-end reduces slippage, breakage, and increases tuning stability.
  • Crafted in Southern California, USA with the finest and freshest materials.

M-Steel Slinky Guitar Strings

One the loudest, most expressive strings ever created

M-Steel is a superalloy used in high stress applications for the aerospace and defense industries. The wound strings are comprised of a patented Super Cobalt alloy wrapped around a maraging steel hex core wire, producing a richer and fuller tone with powerful low-end response. M-Steel plain strings are comprised of specially tempered steel for maximum fatigue resistance. A patented winding of steel around the ball-end of the plain strings further reduces breakage and increases tuning stability.

  • Superior magnetic attraction providing the most expressive strings ever created.
  • Dynamic frequency response with increased output and added strength.
  • Super Cobalt alloy wrapped around a maraging steel hex core wire, producing a richer and fuller tone with powerful low end response.

M-STEEL

M-STEEL

core

M-Steel Plain Strings

M-Steel plain strings feature nickel-plated brass ball-ends for improved surface finish, reinforced steel wrap wire for improved tuning stability and specially tempered steel for maximum toughness and fatigue strength.

M-Steel Wound Strings

M-Steel wound strings feature black coated ball-ends made from high-quality brass wire rod to our exacting specifications. These strings are precision wound with a patented iron-cobalt alloy wire, containing even more cobalt than Cobalt Slinkys, providing maximum output and clarity.

Maraging Steel Hex Core

Ernie Ball is first to offer Maraging Steel guitar strings. Our proprietary new line of strings have been re-engineered from the ground up to further increase output, frequency response, and strength. M-Steel gives you the loudest, most powerful, and expressive strings on the market.

Metallica's Kirk Hammett plays M-Steel Regular Slinky 10-46.

Avenged Sevenfold's Synyster Gates plays M-Steel Skinny Top Heavy Bottom 10-52.

Hunter Hayes plays M-Steel Power Slinky 11-48.

311's Nick Hexum plays M-Steel Regular Slinky 10-46.

paradigm Nickle Wound
Paradigm Pure Nickel Nickel Wound Cobalt M-Steel
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4.6 out of 5 stars
1,683 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality of the musical instrument strings. They say the sound is true, dynamic, and rings crisp. They also like the tuning. However, some customers have mixed opinions on quality, feel, durability, value, and brightness.

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97 customers mention "Sound quality"85 positive12 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the musical instrument strings. They say the sound is true, and rings crisp. They also say the strings are dynamic, and an absolute game changer for sound and clarity. Customers also say that they are brighter, more resonant, and smoother to slide up. They bring out the squawk and punchy when plugged in, and have a chimey ring on clean channels.

"Love the feel of these strings. They feel sound great, and hold up in time." Read more

"...So far, I'm impressed.Bright highs, crunchy mids, and roaring lows.They bend well.I like them...." Read more

"...I put them on my Peavey Predator and they sound great!" Read more

"...extremely articulate and punchy when plugged in, almost a chimey ring on clean channels and they definitely bring the heaviness when it’s time..." Read more

10 customers mention "Tuning"9 positive1 negative

Customers are satisfied with the tuning of the musical instrument string. They mention that it stays in tune well, holds tune nicely, and is very nice for drop tuning.

"...This strings are a lot quiter in these condintions. They stay in tune and only had a session of 3 hrs to get them broke in and seated pretty well...." Read more

"...best tone difference I have gotten out of a set of strings and holds tune very well once properly stretched...." Read more

"...I'm no Pro player but these strings are perfect to me and they hold tune well and last a while. I play at home every night." Read more

"On the plus side, they stay in tune well and last longer than typical strings...." Read more

8 customers mention "Clarity"8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the musical instrument string. They mention that it has bright highs and clear mids with a smidge of low-end for flavor.

"...It was very balanced and clear, with just enough bass to sound warm and full through the effects mix...." Read more

"...Lots of tone from them.Get these for a clear, bright tone that will increase your output...." Read more

"...Bright highs and clear mids with smidge of low-end for flavor. Really brings out the squawk." Read more

"...Very linear and clear with practically zero additional oscillations. They have become my favorite string to use for EMG pickups." Read more

109 customers mention "Quality"74 positive35 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the musical instrument strings. Some mention they're surprised by the quality, saying the M Steel strings are top quality, high end, and durable. They also say they hold up very long and have not broken one since they put them on their guitar. However, others say that they started breaking one after the other, and that the strings are coarser than most.

"Love the feel of these strings. They feel sound great, and hold up in time." Read more

"...The strings still ring brilliantly and have a ton more life in them. If you chug, you should really try these strings...." Read more

"...Literally everytime I buy them one strings gives out within a month of having them. And for a 12$ price tag, it gets expensive...." Read more

"...in, almost a chimey ring on clean channels and they definitely bring the heaviness when it’s time to shred...." Read more

24 customers mention "Value"14 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the musical instrument strings. Some mention that they are worth every penny, and high end. Others say that they're not worth the extra money, and a waste of money.

"...Metal, Blues, PowerBallad, these strings make it happen. Pricey but long lasting for fewer string changes." Read more

"Good strings, a little pricey. These don't deliver any noticable output gain over plain old steel strings for half the price...." Read more

"...They feels and sound great! Perfect for playing that awesome heavy chugs while also being easy on the hands while playing leads!..." Read more

"...1 set is cheap and not a big deal to try out. Just play them for a few minutes not 30 seconds...." Read more

23 customers mention "Feel"14 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the feel of the musical instrument strings. Some mention that they have a wonderful feel and sound to them, and never lose their silky smooth feel. However, others say that the finger feel on these isn't the best, and the wound strings had a very finger gripping feel.

"Love the feel of these strings. They feel sound great, and hold up in time." Read more

"...The cobalt winding has a lot of friction that is taking some getting used to." Read more

"...So far, I'm impressed.Bright highs, crunchy mids, and roaring lows.They bend well.I like them...." Read more

"...They feels and sound great! Perfect for playing that awesome heavy chugs while also being easy on the hands while playing leads!..." Read more

21 customers mention "Durability"11 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the durability of the musical instrument strings. Some mention that they last forever, are very strong, and allow for exceptional bends without breaks. However, others say that they broke within 4 days, had minimal sustain, and the center core cracked just past the bridge.

"...Bright highs, crunchy mids, and roaring lows.They bend well.I like them...." Read more

"...Only had them for a few days and the LOW E BROKE INSIDE THE WINDING. This is a first for me and I've been playing for 15 years...." Read more

"...The body and resonance are phenomenal. They bend very nicely and have a very warm, bass filled sound to them...." Read more

"...sound great huge sound but I was stringing my guitar and the high e just snapped as I started to get it tight" Read more

16 customers mention "Brightness"10 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the brightness of the musical instrument strings. Some mention that they are bright and full, while others say that they may be a tad too bright.

"...So far, I'm impressed.Bright highs, crunchy mids, and roaring lows.They bend well.I like them...." Read more

"...The output is certainly higher and they are very bright! Enough that I had to redo the EQ and a number of settings...." Read more

"...than my old strings, and the sound quality actually went duller/less bright; I lost considerable mids too...." Read more

"great bright tone. My Telecaster sounds so sweet and tasty...." Read more

Higher output and very bright
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Higher output and very bright
I did a back to back test with regular EB slinkies (10s) and these (also 10s). The output is certainly higher and they are very bright! Enough that I had to redo the EQ and a number of settings. I really wasn't expecting that much of a difference. They do feel nice even for new strings. Hopefully they will be durable.Adding to this:They do take a bit to really break in. At first they were incredibly bright. After breaking in they are much more neutral on a guitar that tends to be a bit dark. (I'm at 5s across the board but with Regular Slinkies I was more like 3 bass and 7 treble. )I do like the feel a lot. Compared to the Regular Slinkies, they do feel noticeably stiffer when it comes to bends.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
Color: Skinny Top Heavy Bottom (10-52)Size: Skinny Top Heavy BottomVerified Purchase
These sound absolutely amazing
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
Color: Super (9-42)Size: SuperVerified Purchase
I tried a different gauge to see how they play and sound.
So far, I'm impressed.
Bright highs, crunchy mids, and roaring lows.
They bend well.
I like them. I was using David Gilmore Blues and Reds, but I think I like these better.
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2024
Color: Skinny Top Heavy Bottom (10-52)Size: Skinny Top Heavy BottomVerified Purchase
They were a bit overpowering out of the package but seemed to settle in short time. The strings still ring brilliantly and have a ton more life in them. If you chug, you should really try these strings. Metal, Blues, PowerBallad, these strings make it happen. Pricey but long lasting for fewer string changes.
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2021
Color: Skinny Top Heavy Bottom (10-52)Size: Skinny Top Heavy BottomVerified Purchase
Look not gonna lie these are hands down some of my favorite strings. They feels and sound great! Perfect for playing that awesome heavy chugs while also being easy on the hands while playing leads! Hands down much more output! But thats where it stops as you’re going to have multiple packs of strings as back ups as these are some of the least durable strings I’ve ever played. Literally everytime I buy them one strings gives out within a month of having them. And for a 12$ price tag, it gets expensive. I wouldn’t mind if they were 5$ but for 12$ It gets ridiculous. If ernie ball sponsored everyone who bought these they’d be epic id never play any other strings but unless you have the money to keep replacing strings, don’t mind restringing the broken strings often, or don’t mind stopping a jam sesh or recording to restring then get them. If not Id rather get the cobalts for the same price and more durability, if you want the variability of the M-steels and output with the cobalts just go one string guage lighter
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Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2023
Color: Hybrid (9-46)Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
You know those 80’s songs that just have a different sound? That’s the sound I get with these strings. I put them on my Peavey Predator and they sound great!
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
Color: Skinny Top Heavy Bottom (10-52)Size: Skinny Top Heavy BottomVerified Purchase
Love the feel of these strings. They feel sound great, and hold up in time.
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2023
Color: Regular (10-46)Size: Single PackVerified Purchase
I did a back to back test with regular EB slinkies (10s) and these (also 10s). The output is certainly higher and they are very bright! Enough that I had to redo the EQ and a number of settings. I really wasn't expecting that much of a difference. They do feel nice even for new strings. Hopefully they will be durable.

Adding to this:
They do take a bit to really break in. At first they were incredibly bright. After breaking in they are much more neutral on a guitar that tends to be a bit dark. (I'm at 5s across the board but with Regular Slinkies I was more like 3 bass and 7 treble. )

I do like the feel a lot. Compared to the Regular Slinkies, they do feel noticeably stiffer when it comes to bends.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Higher output and very bright
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2023
I did a back to back test with regular EB slinkies (10s) and these (also 10s). The output is certainly higher and they are very bright! Enough that I had to redo the EQ and a number of settings. I really wasn't expecting that much of a difference. They do feel nice even for new strings. Hopefully they will be durable.

Adding to this:
They do take a bit to really break in. At first they were incredibly bright. After breaking in they are much more neutral on a guitar that tends to be a bit dark. (I'm at 5s across the board but with Regular Slinkies I was more like 3 bass and 7 treble. )

I do like the feel a lot. Compared to the Regular Slinkies, they do feel noticeably stiffer when it comes to bends.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2020
Color: Regular (10-46)Size: Single PackVerified Purchase
Let me start off by saying that these aren't normally the kind of strings I'm after. They're more rigid and harder to bend than most other strings, but that comes with the territory of the kind of string you're buying here.

First of all, they keep a tune better than most any other kind of string I've ever used of ANY brand, including Slinkys. This was the quickest restring/tune up I've had in a long time, and that's instantly gratifying.

Second, the sound of them is fantastic. You can strum your electric guitar unplugged and it already has a relatively cloud, crisp sound. I've played it on a number of different settings, overdriven, clean, with different effects, etc. I didn't notice a lot of difference with heavy effects on, but for distortion, the tone comes through a lot more crisply. I play a lot of hard rock/metal, so that's a win to me.

With cleans it was the same idea. Until you put on some really heavy effects, the cleans sounded beautiful and crisp.

10/10 would buy this for a guitar where I'm either going to focus on strumming or focus more on the rhythm elements of my genre.
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Ismael Ramirez
5.0 out of 5 stars De las mejores cuerdas que he usado
Reviewed in Mexico on February 20, 2024
Color: Power (11-48)Size: PowerVerified Purchase
Realmente suenan mas y tienen mas ataque que las cuerdas normales suenan muy muy bien me encantaron tiene una presencia muy buena se ven muy bien tienen un gran sonido mejor sonido que las ernie ball normales las use por 2 meses y las cambie por que iba a tener una presentación pero seguian sonando muy bien aunque se veian ya sucias por que no las limpiaba y sudo mucho de las manos recomiendo limpiarlas para que duren mas y lo mejor de las cuerdas es que tienen la mejor estabilidad de afinación que he tenido no se desafinan nada y obviamente son originales
Steve Alexander
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful sound
Reviewed in Canada on June 11, 2023
Color: Super (9-42)Size: SuperVerified Purchase
Playing a Godin LGX with Seymour Duncan pups. Strings are easy to play, great sustain
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Steve Alexander
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful sound
Reviewed in Canada on June 11, 2023
Playing a Godin LGX with Seymour Duncan pups. Strings are easy to play, great sustain
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Francis
4.0 out of 5 stars Fantástica!!!
Reviewed in Brazil on September 8, 2022
Color: Super (9-42)Size: SuperVerified Purchase
Essas cordas , em termos de qualidade sonora e afinação, são simplesmente fantásticas, a durabilidade dela é um pouco melhor que as demais, o único ponto crítico é que com 45 dias de uso a corda D arrebentou e uma semana após a corda A também arrebentou, minha guitarra é uma strato com ponte gotoh vg 300, para aqueles que querem uma corda que dure mais tempo provavelmente ela irá arrebentar antes desse tempo, fato que não acontece com cordas de níquel,mais a sonoridade e a maciez é fora da curva.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ernie Ball P02921 Regular Slinky M-Steel
Reviewed in Germany on December 12, 2023
Color: Regular (10-46)Size: Single PackVerified Purchase
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matt king
5.0 out of 5 stars Great strings.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2021
Color: Super (9-42)Size: SuperVerified Purchase
I personally really like these,as with all things it's about personal preference. I like the feel of these and the sound is good. I'm an 80s metal style player and these work well for all your pinched harmonic squeals, two handed tapping and the other shenanigans associated with aforementioned ilk. I've currently got them on my Charvel San Dimas so they hold up fine with a floyd. I'd recommend trying them. (-: