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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

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Description

Ernie Ball Coated Slinky electric guitar strings combine the latest technological advancements in string manufacturing. All wound strings are treated with a micro-thin layer of enamel that prevents decay and corrosion up to five times more than uncoated sets. In addition to treating the wound strings, each plain string features a rust-resistant plating along with a patented reinforcement winding of titanium wire. Titanium's inherent strength prevents string breakage, string slippage, and is proven to keep your guitar strings in tune better than conventional plain strings. Ernie Ball Coated Slinky guitar strings maintain the feel and sound of uncoated sets, combining the added protection with the vibrant tone Ernie Ball musicians have relied on for over 50 years.

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

Ernie Ball is a pioneer of rock and roll guitar strings. Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, and Slash are among the long list of Slinky players.

Gauges: 09-11-16-24w-32-42.
Ernie Ball 3123 Coated Super Slinky Electric Guitar Strings
Ernie Ball 3123 Coated Super Slinky Electric Guitar Strings

Features

  • Titanium reinforced
  • Treated with a micro-thin layer of enamel to prevent decay and corrosion

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4.8

10 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

These strings are so good, you wonder why they're just released

Man, I am a big fan of superslinky's, as they can do it all. From dropped tunings as low as drop a, they still hold tone well and play good. These strings are much stronger than average super slinky's which is quite an achievement. The tone they give is a little brighter and longer lasting, and the Da'darrio XL strings show you just how good these strings are in a comparison. I have never played a set of strings that loves bending and tremelo use so much.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Good strings, but they do effect the tone.

I have a Fender American Telecaster, which is, as most people know, made for loud, sharp tone. So I decided to try these strings because I was going to give Ernie Ball a chance (I usually use d'addario). I instantly realized once I put them on that the feedback was more prominent and the tone was more dull and muddy. If you play high gain or metal, or if you don't really listen/ care for tone this might be the string for you. Another thing is that these strings are lighter on the fingers because when I swapped back to d'addario just a couple days after installing these, it took a few minutes for my fingers to adjust back to the non-coated strings. These strings are still very slick, come in a cool package, and are still loved by many other players. It's up to the player, whatever makes you feel best. Pros: Easier for fingers to slide on, lasts longer, cool package. Con: Effects tone

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Reviewed by 10 customers

  • I will buy these again

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byRob

    fromPort Lavaca Tx

    They are great guitar strings

  • My go to strings from now on!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byPhillip

    fromundisclosed

    Love them!!

  • I love these strings!

    5

    submitted10 years ago

    byCurt

    fromSheridan, WY

    Gave these titanium strings a try last year and now they are all I use. The maintain their sound for a long time, never break and sound great!

  • Good strings, but they do effect the tone.

    3

    submitted10 years ago

    byCayden

    fromChattanooga, TN

    I have a Fender American Telecaster, which is, as most people know, made for loud, sharp tone. So I decided to try these strings because I was going to give Ernie Ball a chance (I usually use d'addario). I instantly realized once I put them on that the feedback was more prominent and the tone was more dull and muddy. If you play high gain or metal, or if you don't really listen/ care for tone this might be the string for you. Another thing is that these strings are lighter on the fingers because when I swapped back to d'addario just a couple days after installing these, it took a few minutes for my fingers to adjust back to the non-coated strings. These strings are still very slick, come in a cool package, and are still loved by many other players. It's up to the player, whatever makes you feel best. Pros: Easier for fingers to slide on, lasts longer, cool package. Con: Effects tone

  • Absolutely amazing

    5

    submitted14 years ago

    byWestley B

    fromHemet, California

    I bought these form a local guitar center because they said they were coated in titanium, so I said "what the heck?" and bought them. almost 2 years later the high E string finally snapped but thats beside the point. The have a really long stustainment in the note itself and the last a LONG time as well. Thanks Ernie Ball, you never cease to amaze me!!!

  • A Fine Set of Strings

    5

    submitted14 years ago

    byToad

    fromYucaipa, CA

    They're slick and they stay in tune. I've been using Snake Oil Brand Strings for nearly eight years, but these have replaced those.

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