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Best Affordable, Best tone, and Lasts with No BS!

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2024

These are the best strings out there...for one they are affordable, two they don't have all this coatings bs that charges more and messes with the tone... I have been using for over 20 years (most on floyds 10's) yes they break like every other string out, but when they do break on a floyd they always break on the high E just in front of the saddle...these are a no bs, sound great for a long time, stay in tune(after break in time) for along time, who wants to pay 10.99 or more for a set...nickel wound strings are designed years ago for the electric guitar its that simple! I'll always buy these for years to come!

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Dave B

Good but old?

Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2024

Sometimes I wonder if, like everything else, strings have expiration dates. I've been using EB for a while and decided to try out 10-48 recently. I usually use 11's but need something lighter.
I got the 3 pack and put them on a tele and an SG. It's been a week. Both sets started off not feeling very alive and after minimal play/ time the set of SG are pretty lifeless. They sound like the set of 11s I took off that were on the guitar for months.

I know they're sealed, etc etc but they're seemed to be air in this 3 pack!

Either way, EB is a great company with lots of options. And I have 5 star experiences with most of their products. I just think I got a few sets of duds. Maybe Friday sets that slipped through QC??

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Alan L.

Best Affordable, Best tone, and Lasts with No BS!

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2024

Color: Regular (10-46)Style: 3-PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

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Sound Great!!

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024

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

No wonder these are the best guitar strings on the market! Super strong and slinky just as they said! also the price is just GREAT!

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Mister Tough Guy

Amazing product, great price, made in USA

Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024

Color: Mighty (8.5-40)Style: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

Been playing for 30 years and finally decided to settle on a standard string for each of my electrics. Cycled through several brand such as GHS Boomers, GHS Gilmour, D'Addario XL & NYXL, DR's and a few others. Kept coming back to Slinky's. They play smooth, last forever, quick break in and, maybe its my imagination, but the tone suits my playing. Bends seem smoother and my calouses dont get chewed up during a 4 hour jam sesh. I'm a finger player so some strings, esp lighter gauges, just twang too much or have too much grab. Depending on the guitar, I am using Slinky 8.5, 9 and 10's, and I find I am able to use lower gauges without tone loss, sustain issues or sacrificing feel.

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Alissa Perez

Great, cheap strings for beginners (and maybe pros too?)

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2020

Color: Regular (10-46)Style: 3-PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

I started playing the guitar 3 months ago. I bought one that’s suitable for beginners at my local music shop and have been using that ever since. I try to practice whenever I can, usually in the evenings after the kids have had dinner. It can be distracting if they’re being hyper (my 4 & 6 year olds never seem to run out of energy), but it’s the only time I can really play. My fingers would hurt but I thought it was just a matter of having to get used to it. Well that problem never went away so I did some research and found out that it might be due to my strings.

I asked my guitar instructor for some recommendations and he told me to get these strings. He also told me about these earplugs which help filter out background noise so I can focus - they actually do seem to help. Anyways I tried to get these strings locally but they didn’t have it at the store that I usually go to so I bought it online from amazon. I don’t have prime membership so it took a few days to get here but I was okay with that since I managed to get it while it was on sale. One pack comes with three sets and I got it for under $15 so I feel like I got a pretty good deal.

I’ve never bought any type of guitar string before aside from the ones that came with my instrument so I can’t compare them that well with others but from what I can tell the quality is great. I also noticed on the packaging that it’s made in the USA so that’s always a good sign. It took me a little while to switch the strings but that’s just me being an amateur and has nothing to do with the actual product.

Once I put them on, they had a nice balanced sound. There’s a noticeable difference on how they feel compared to the old ones I had. It makes such a big difference when I’m practicing…my fingers don’t hurt nearly as bad. People say that they also produce a better tone and I believe it.

The only thing I didn’t like about it was the packaging. The neon yellow color is nice but each set comes in a plastic bag that you have to tear apart. It’s not a zip lock design or anything so you’re kind of forced to use all of the strings at once once you’ve opened them. This wasn’t a problem for me since I was replacing all of mine anyway but I can see how it can be annoying for someone who only wants to replace one. You’d need to find a secure place to put it or something.

Overall however I am still happy with my purchase. I was worried that guitar strings would be expensive but fortunately that wasn’t the case and they’re actually pretty affordable. I don’t know how long these ones will last me but if everything is good I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another pack when I have to. Would I recommend them? Yes…but I’m not sure I’m in a position to actually recommend anything yet. There are probably a lot more people out there who know more about these products than me. From my experience so far however, they work great.

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E.M.E.F.

Great set for drop C tuning

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024

Color: Burly (11-52)Style: 3-PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

I use these strings for a drop C tuning on a Les Paul (24.75 scale) and they sound great. Before this guitar was in standard E. I was afraid I would have to mess around with the nut, but actually everything went real easy. The only thing I needed to do was making sure the intonation was correct, and it only took 15 minutes. I gave 4 starts on brightness because this is a lower tuning so, naturally, it's a less bright tone, and also on a Les Paul with vintage pickups the tone is dark (naturally), but there is nothing wrong at all. I have historically used a different brand of strings and this was just a try for me, but I'm really liking these Ernie Balls strings now so I may stick with them for a while. Great set of strings!

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solid strings

Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024

Color: Hybrid (9-46)Style: 3-PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

I've been using E Ball strings for decades and here's my opinion -
Versatile Gauge: The mix of lighter and heavier strings is great. It makes playing solos and bending strings easier while still giving a strong sound for chords and rhythm.

Good Tone: These strings have a bright and balanced tone that fits different music styles. They make my guitar sound clear and full.

Durable: They last a decent amount of time. Even after a lot of playing, they hold up without breaking.

Comfortable: The nickel wound strings feel smooth and are easy on the fingers, making long playing sessions more comfortable.

If there's one thing that goes with the territory it's the break-in Period. There’s a short time when the strings are new that they go out of tune a bit until they settle in.

Overall, the Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are a solid choice. They’re versatile, comfortable, and sound great. There are a couple of minor downsides, but they don’t take away from the overall quality and performance. I recommend them for anyone looking for a reliable set of guitar strings.

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Damon Pickard

Great product. Arrived pm time, undamaged.

Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2024

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

I love being able to give a great review. I have experimented with other electric guitar strings and years ago settled on Ernie Ball, Slinky line. This package arrived on time, undamaged and in perfect condition for a good price. Highly recommend.

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Anita O. Michael

Easy Action Strings!

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2024

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

Quality steel strings with great sound once installed!

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chokingbones

Always expect value from Slinky.

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2024

Color: Mega (10.5-48)Style: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

My Take - 2.5
Well.. it depends on what you want
These strings are thick (hence the "Mega" name).
If you're looking for something more vibrant, go ahead and get yourself a different pair.

Preference - 2
My preference? I like beefy but these are still too skinny, good for rock genres (maybe Pop?, the vibrance is there, just not a whole lot of it.).

The highs in the sound you get from these are definitely worth it, hook it up to distortion or overdrive and you're good!

Build - 4
As expected from Slinky, these don't break too easily, they lasted me a good two months before any signs of corrosion in the metal, or scraping, and I play rough!

Overall -
If you want something durable and effective, get a pair!
If you're looking for tone, I suggest their "Cobalt" series, good high for metal/rock, but not very good for pop/etc.
They don't break easy (if ever) so they're good for people who play rough/heavier genres.

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slippymcgee

Recent convert, not looking back. Love these strings

Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2024

Color: Super (9-42)Style: 4-PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

I really like the smooth feel of these strings compared to others I have played. They are very durable (haven't had any breaks). I made the switch after a Black Friday impulse purchase. I had been playing the other popular brand (rhymes with the hairy-o) for many years and figured I'd give these a shot. Never going back!

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