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Ernie Ball String Explorer: Electric Slinky Nickel Wound SSS

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Ernie Ball: The Colors of Rock 'N' Roll

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The Ernie Ball 2253 Super Slinky Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings provide an iconic tone and smooth playability for players at every level. Made in the USA, these nickel-plated steel strings are built to exacting standards using state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and quality control methods. The result is a balanced set with a lively, ringing tone and a slinky feel that allows fast, articulate playing. Whether recording intricate solos or pounding out power chords on stage, guitarists can rely on the 2253 Super Slinkys to perform consistently while also providing a familiar, comfortable playing experience show after show thanks to Ernie Ball's precision winding techniques and stringent quality standards.

Iconic Tone

The Ernie Ball 2253 Super Slinky Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings are made of nickel-plated steel, which produces a warm, balanced tone with rich overtones and long sustain. The nickel plating also helps reduce string breakage while providing smooth playability. Combined with Ernie Ball's precision winding techniques, these strings deliver an iconic electric guitar tone that works for any playing style from country and blues to hard rock and metal.

Smooth Feel

Ernie Ball is renowned for producing strings with an ultrasmooth feel, and the 2253 Super Slinkys are no exception. The nickel-plated steel and precision winding provide a slinky, flexible feel that facilitates speed, articulation and complex techniques. The strings glide effortlessly over frets for fast lead work but also feel substantial enough for aggressive rhythm playing. Guitarists will appreciate the familiar, comfortable playing experience gig after gig.

Consistent Quality

As with all Ernie Ball strings, the 2253 Super Slinky Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings are built to the highest quality standards. Ernie Ball uses state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and a proprietary winding technique to produce strings with tight tolerances and a consistent feel and tone. Each string is also individually tested to ensure maximum performance, so guitarists can rely on these strings to deliver the same great experience every time.

Versatile and Reliable

Whether on stage, in the studio, or practicing at home, the Ernie Ball 2253 Super Slinky Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings provide a versatile, dependable option for guitarists of all levels and styles. The balanced tone works for any genre, while the smooth feel allows for complex techniques. Most importantly, these high-quality strings are built to perform consistently so guitarists can focus on their playing rather than on their gear.

Ernie Ball 2253 Super Slinky Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings
Ernie Ball 2253 Super Slinky Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings

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  • Love these strings top notch

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    bysteve

    fromNorth Carolina

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Love these strings been using them since the 80s top notch strings would highly recommend them they make the guitar play itself Super high-quality. I love the nine through 9/42 gauge for a super light feel great for playing all the hair metal music you want I also love the 10/46 highly recommend

  • Reliable and high quality

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byDanny

    fromEl Paso, Texas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    These are my go-to strings. They're very durable and sound amazing. I will most definitely re-purchase Ernies when I have to change strings again. I would have written this review with or without the #sweepstakes offer from how good they are.

  • Yes

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byIsmael

    fromLos Angeles

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I think they're good strings.

  • Great tone

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byicepick Mike

    fromColorado

    I have tried just about every guitar string manufacturing brand over the past 26 years of playing guitar. The Ernie Ball 2253s' are my favs. They are consistent in tone from pack to pack. I used EBs' in different sizes from heavy to super light but the 2253 9s' are the ticket for the tone I strive for. Some comment that they break easily and they do if you have gorilla picking or strumming technique. I have only had a string break one time on a gig, that is my testimony! Play live and play from the soul.

  • Playing is much more comfortable now

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byJonathan

    fromNew Orleans, LA

    I wasn't thrilled with the gauge of the strings on my Les Paul, and wanted something a bit easier to use.

  • These are a few of my favorite strings...

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byMike

    fromBaltimore

    Pure Nickel guitar strings are the truth. They take maybe a day longer to break in, but their tone stays more consistent over the life of the strings, and they seem to age less fast and break less frequently. The tone is consistently more warm than cheap stainless steel strings, offsetting the voicing of trebly Fender pickups. Pure nickel strings were the industry standard before the introduction of cheaper stainless steel strings. I have chosen only the Pink 9-42 or Green 10-46 (for different applications) "Rock n Roll" Guitar strings to outfit my guitars for over 10 years. Accept no Substitutions....

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