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The Ernie Ball Slinky Story

The Ernie Ball Slinky Story

Ernie Ball String Explorer: Electric Slinky Nickel Wound SSS

Ernie Ball String Explorer: Electric Slinky Nickel Wound SSS

Ernie Ball String Explorer: Electric Slinky Nickel Wound HH

Ernie Ball String Explorer: Electric Slinky Nickel Wound HH

Ernie Ball: The Colors of Rock 'N' Roll

Ernie Ball: The Colors of Rock 'N' Roll

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Gauges 10-13-17-26-36-46.

Ernie Ball 2221 Nickel Regular Slinky lime electric guitar strings feature nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around tin-plated, hex-shaped, steel core wire. Slinkys provide vibrant, bright, lasting tone and reduce fret wear. This weight balances maximum response from your pickups with playability and bendability.

Ernie Ball replacement strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specs to assure consistency, optimum performance and long life.

Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai and Slash are among the long list of Ernie Ball Slinky players.
Ernie Ball 2221 Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 12-Pack
Ernie Ball 2221 Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 12-Pack
Ernie Ball 2221 Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 12-Pack
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4.96

45 Reviews

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Most Liked Positive Review

5

no others compare

I use to use GHS Boomers, then a good friend suggested I try EB's...that was about 3-4 years ago. Since then, nothing but EB is used on my guitars, and if you are an active musician then you know how important reliable strings are. there is nothing worse than breaking a string during gig and I have yet to break an Ernie Ball string. I run .010's on all my electrics and EB 2151 hybrids on my acoustics. Ernie Ball strings can really take a beating. I play hard and fast most of the time so the strings really get abused. Pitch bends, dive bombs or just really slamming them they have always held tone and have never let me down...they won't let you down either.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Too slinky

I bought these because I had heard the rave reviews and I have only ever played D'Addario strings. So I figured I'd at least try them out to see if I like them. They are way too easy to play. Granted, they are excellent strings and you can tell they are quality, but they are just too dainty. If you are used to heavier strings and harder bends, try something else. I'm used to a throatier sound with more bass and mids. These are too trebly for my preference. This does not mean they are bad strings. I suggest for those who like SRV and are into blues to stay away. Bends with Ernie Ball are effortless--almost too effortless. I felt like I wasn't even playing anything. I am glad I tried them however. Now I know what I prefer.

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Reviewed by 45 customers

  • Old Faithful

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted6 months ago

    byDwight

    fromMacon, Ga

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    You really can't go wrong with a green pack of ernie ball regular slinkys! I use these on several of my guitars, and they just feel right. When you think of the feeling of an electric guitar string, this is what you are thinking about. I've tried other brands, sizes, etc. but I keep a 12 pack of these on deck.

  • Strings for a school rock band

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted10 months ago

    byRonda

    fromUtah

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I purchased this package 'cause Slinky is pretty much a safe bet for any teenage student. 10-46 is, probably, the most common variant. Even though my daughter prefers 9-42, boys have no problem with regular Slinkies. So far so good. #sweepstakes

  • I would buy these again Ernie Ball strings are great

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byBarry

    fromWoolwine va

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The Ernie Ball strings seem to last and are durable don't have any trouble with broken strings

  • Consistently great for years

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    bySteve

    fromCatonsville, Md

    Been using these on my Les Paul and Es-335 and the super slinky(pink pack) on my Tele for years. Durability hasn't been an issue and tone always sounds good.

  • great strings

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byBakes

    fromNew Jersey

    best strings for the money

  • Slinky for life

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byDorian the greatest person

    fromLouisiana

    I always go with these strings.

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