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Gauges 9-11-16-24w-32-42.

Nickels are the most popular of the Ernie Ball Slinky guitar strings. They're made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around tin-plated hex-shaped steel core wire. They produce a well-balanced all-around good sound.

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 2223 Nickel Super Slinky Guitar Strings - Buy 10, Get 2 Free
Ernie Ball 2223 Nickel Super Slinky Guitar Strings - Buy 10, Get 2 Free
Ernie Ball 2223 Nickel Super Slinky Guitar Strings - Buy 10, Get 2 Free
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4.93

41 Reviews

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Perfect strings for all of your Gitfiddles.
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Reviewed by 41 customers

  • Pure tone

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byRandy

    fromSan Diego

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Best strings around been using them for years. I have no plans to change to another brand.

  • Earnie Ball super slinky's = Greatness

    5

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    submitteda year ago

    byBryan

    fromWaveland Mississippi

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    These are my go to strings 9/42 on all my electric guitars now , lp's teles , strats I love how they hold tone and last , and the slinky part is The Best part , love them long time

  • Been using these for 40 odd years

    5

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    submitteda year ago

    byRob

    fromArizona

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    These strings have never let me down great tone and durability.

  • I love these strings

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byDoug

    fromFindlay, Ohio

    The strings are already inexpensive for the quality, but getting two extra sets is a real value.

  • My "go to" strings for years.

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byWilliam

    fromEllicott City, MD

    I use these on all of my electric guitars. They have a clean tone and nice sustain. They keep their tone for a long time without becoming dead.

  • Yes

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byTravis

    fromFriday Harbor Wa

    The best for the sound I'm looking for

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