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Ernie Ball: The Colors of Rock 'N' Rollplay button

Ernie Ball: The Colors of Rock 'N' Roll

Ernie Ball: String Alloys - Nickel Wound Slinkys on the Cutlass HSSplay button

Ernie Ball: String Alloys - Nickel Wound Slinkys on the Cutlass HSS

The Ernie Ball Slinky Story - Celebrating 60 Yearsplay button

The Ernie Ball Slinky Story - Celebrating 60 Years

Ernie Ball: String Alloy - Nickel Wound Slinkys on the Cutlass SSSplay button

Ernie Ball: String Alloy - Nickel Wound Slinkys on the Cutlass SSS

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For players seeking to unlock their guitar's most punishing tones, the Ernie Ball Mammoth Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings deliver. Specifically engineered for drop tunings as low as A, B and C, these strings are Ernie Ball's heaviest set, delivering massive low end and thick distortion. The Mammoth Slinkys feature nickel-plated steel wrap wire surrounding a steel hex core for Ernie Ball's iconic feel and sustain. The Mammoth Slinky strings let you dive into the depths of downtuning with optimal tension and definition.

Ultra-Heavy Gages Built for Brutal Tones

With gauges from .012 to .062, the Mammoth Slinky strings are ideal for players craving a powerful set capable of the most punishing tones. The .062 low E string provides a thick, distorted foundation, while the .012 high E string cuts through with clarity. This extreme range of gauges gives guitarists optimal tension and playability for drop A, drop B, C standard and lower tunings.

Nickel-Plated Steel Wrap for Slinky Feel

Like all Slinky strings, the Mammoth Slinkys feature nickel-plated steel wrap wire surrounding a steel hex core. This construction gives the strings Ernie Ball's signature flexible feel, sustaining notes and chords with balanced warmth and brightness. The nickel plating also provides protection from corrosion, keeping your strings fresh through intense playing sessions and extreme downtunings.

Precision Manufactured for Consistency and Durability

Ernie Ball strings are precision manufactured to strict specifications, ensuring consistent performance, tone and long life. Put through multiple stages of testing, the Mammoth Slinkys meet Ernie Ball's high standards for quality and durability. With proper care and maintenance, Mammoth Slinky strings provide consistent tone for maximum creative freedom in lower tunings.

Ernie Ball Mammoth Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, Gauge 12 - 62
Ernie Ball Mammoth Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, Gauge 12 - 62

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  • Legendary Slinky feel and tone
  • Perfect for all playing styles and genres
  • Precision-wound with nickel-plated steel wrap wire
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