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Ernie Ball Regular Slinky M-Steel Electric Guitar Strings, 10-46 Gauge (P02921)
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Brand | Ernie Ball |
String Gauge | Custom |
Color | Regular (10-46) |
Instrument | Electric Guitar |
String Material Type | M-Steel |
About this item
- 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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Product information
Item Weight | 1.06 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 0.25 x 5.25 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
ASIN | B00J5S5WY2 |
Item model number | P02921 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,890 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #33 in Electric Guitar Strings |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 1, 2014 |
Color Name | Regular (10-46) |
String Gauge | Custom |
String Material | M-Steel |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Musical Style | Rock, blues |
Size | Single Pack |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
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Product Description
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, . 026, . 036, . 046
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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. featuring the finest and freshest materials.
M-Steel Slinky Guitar Strings
One the loudest, most expressive strings ever created. Providing increased output, frequency response, and strength. M-Steel, short for maraging 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 a specially tempered steel for maximum fatigue resistance. A patented winding of steel around the ball end of the plain strings reduces slippage, breakage and stays in tune better than conventional plain strings.
- 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.
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M-Steel Plain StringsNickel plated brass ball end for improved surface finish, reinforced steel wrap wire improves tuning stability and resists breakage, specially tempered steel for maximum toughness and fatigue strength. |
M-Steel Wound StringsNickel plated brass ball end for improved surface finish, reinforced steel wrap wire improves tuning stability and resists breakage, specially tempered steel for maximum toughness and fatigue strength. |
Bigger tone. Higher outputErnie 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. |
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Kirk Hammettt Metallica's Kirk Hammet plays M-Steel Regular Slinky 10-46. |
Synyster GatesAvenged Sevenfold's Synyster Gates plays M-Steel Skinny Top Heavy Bottom 10-52. |
Hunter HayesHunter Hayes plays M-Steel Power Slinky 11-48. |
Nick Hexum311's Nick Hexum plays M-Steel Regular Slinky 10-46. |
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Stainless Steel | Pure Nickel | Nickel Wound | Cobalt | M-Steel | |
Customer Reviews |
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Price | $5.99$5.99 | — | $6.99$6.99 | $9.99$9.99 | $12.99$12.99 |
Tone | Bright | Warm, Vintage | Classic, Balanced | Clear and Bright | Clear with Strong Lows |
Output | Moderate/Normal | Vintage/Mild | Moderate/Normal | High | Ultra-High |
Wrap Wire | Stainless Steel | Pure Nickel | Nickel-plated Steel | Cobalt Alloy | Super Cobalt Alloy |
Core Wire | High-carbon steel, hex core | High-carbon steel, hex core | High-carbon steel, hex core | High-carbon steel, hex core | M-Steel |
Plain Strings | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Black RPS |
7-String Set? | ✓ | ✓ |
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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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Value for money | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Longevity | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Stability | — | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Brightness | — | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
instrument | Electric Guitar | Electric Guitar | Electric Guitar | Electric Guitar | Electric Guitar | Electric Guitar |
string material | M-Steel | Nickel-Plated | Cobalt | Cobalt | Cobalt | Cobalt |
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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.
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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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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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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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