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Ernie Ball: Stainless Steel Flatwound String Demo

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The Ernie Ball P02580 Flatwound electric guitar strings deliver a warm, mellow tone inspired by vintage instruments. With tin-plated steel hex cores wrapped in polished stainless steel flat ribbons, these strings produce rich, dark fundamentals with a glass-like smooth feel. The polished flat ribbon surface virtually eliminates finger noise, making these strings a favorite among jazz players and studio artists. Give your electric guitar a classic sound and silky feel with the P02580 Flatwounds.

Vintage-Inspired Tone With Tin-Plated Steel and Polished Flat Ribbons

At the core of the P02580 strings are tin-plated steel hex cores, prized for their bright, focused tone. These are paired with stainless steel flat ribbon wraps, polished to a smooth finish. The combination produces a mellow, vintage-style tone with strong fundamentals and reduced overtones. Without the textured windings of roundwound strings, the polished flat ribbons offer a glass-like feel for effortless bending and vibratos.

Finger Noise Vanishes With Flat Ribbon Windings

The smooth surface of the flat ribbon windings effectively eliminates finger noise and squeaking. This makes the P02580 strings a top choice for jazz, blues and mellow rock styles where clear, ringing tones are desired. The flat ribbons also enhance note separation for articulate chords and single-note lines. Whether comping or soloing, these strings keep your sound clear.

Legendary Ernie Ball Quality

As with all Ernie Ball strings, the P02580 flatwounds are constructed with care in the USA using high-quality materials. The brand has been making strings since 1962, building a reputation for reliability, consistency and great tone. Trust the Ernie Ball name when you want that vintage electric sound delivered by flatwound strings designed to last. Order a set of P02582 flatwounds today.

Ernie Ball P02580 Light Flatwound Electric Guitar Strings 11 - 50
Ernie Ball P02580 Light Flatwound Electric Guitar Strings 11 - 50

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  • Warm, mellow tone with smooth vintage feel
  • Polished flat ribbon surface virtually eliminates finger noise
  • Tin-plated steel hex cores
  • Stainless steel ribbon wrap
  • Vintage-inspired sound with dark, smooth fundamental
  • Favorite of jazz players and recording artists
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