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The Ernie Ball Slinky Story

Ernie Ball String Explorer: Electric Slinky Nickel Wound SSSplay button

Ernie Ball String Explorer: Electric Slinky Nickel Wound SSS

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Ernie Ball String Explorer: Electric Slinky Nickel Wound HH

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Ernie Ball: The Colors of Rock 'N' Roll

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The Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 2221 (10-46) Nickel Wound electric guitar strings have garnered an esteemed reputation with guitarists all around the world for a reason. An industry standard for guitar strings, no matter what you're playing on—regular Slinkys always manage to bring out the integrity of your guitar’s sound. With long-lasting durability and excellent bendability, these strings help to balance out your guitar acoustics for an even and rich tone.

Top-of-the-Line Quality

Ernie Ball strings have been used by professional musicians around the world since the 1960s. They are finely crafted with a Custom Gauge set: .010, .013, .017, .026w, .036 and .046, for that perfect bendy quality that is missing from other 10s. Manufactured with nickel  plating, these are high-carbon, specially tempered steel wires, wrapped around a hexagon-shaped core to create that perfect tonal balance for your guitar. Made with playability and comfort in mind, these were designed to allow all guitarists to shape their own sound easily, no matter how long or short they've been playing for.

World-Renowned Reputation

There is a reason rock icons such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Pete Townsend (to name a few), have continued to used and still use Slinkys. These strings hold up remarkably well to heavy playing, giving a reliability that can't be beaten. Whether you’re firing off a solo fingerstyle or flatpicking, Slinkys offer you the most versatility. Specially crafted, for a precise, customized sound and feel, the warm, balanced tone they provide is rich enough to make any player an Ernie Ball loyalist.

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 2221 (10-46) Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 2221 (10-46) Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings

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  • Nickel-plated steel strings
  • Gauge: .010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046
  • Tapered design for maximum vibration
  • Made in the USA
  • Environmentally friendly packaging
  • Sealed airtight to preserve freshness
  • Balanced tension for great tone
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Flexible and long lasting
  • Compatible with most standard electric guitars
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4.77

307 Reviews

98%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Amazing improvement in sound

I have always replaced the strings on my Fender American Deluxe Strat with the factory recommended Fender Strings. I did a bit of research and selected these Slinky Strings for a try. What a difference... I should have ditched the Fender manual a long time ago. The guitar sounds noticeably better and the strings sustain forever compared to the Fender strings.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Good strings but very LOUD

Stringed guitar, tuned it, and after only 5 minutes of pulling and bending them they were broken in and no longer getting stretched out of tune. The tone is alright and their durable. My issue is with how loud they are. I play with heavy distortion, on a Blackstar tube amp with distortion pedals, and I've never had such loud strings. Changing position on fretboard causes a LOUD dragging scratching sound. Never had this issue with other strings playing same stuff so it's not a technique problem. I can dampen strings no problem, but it's a problem when playing fast stuff and there is no time for it. Since then I've changed strings and no longer have this problem.

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  2. None4
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  • Best basic

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda month ago

    byDave

    fromChicago IL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I've tried lots of strings and keep coming back to these for consistency, tone and value. I play a lot and have a lot of guitars and slinky's just cover all of my needs for electrics. Love em!

  • I love these strings!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 months ago

    byRyan

    fromColorado Springs

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I have been using Ernie Ball Regular Slinky's for tons of years and I buy them exclusively. These strings are strong, have serious tone and play amazing on my Les Pauls.

  • Best stings.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byKyle

    fromSarasota, FL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I've been using Ernie Ball slinky's for over 20 years. My preference is he hybrid slinky 9-46 but I use the 10-46 for my D standard tuned guitar. Best strings.

  • This has served me well since opening the package

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byBen

    fromBryan, TX

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great product overall.

  • Love this strings

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byBruno

    fromAcworth

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Been using this string for the past 15 years. Good feeling on the fingers, awesome tone!

  • Yes I would buy it again

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byLuke

    fromTulsa, OK 74107

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Product is very good quality.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byTina

    fromFreedom,ca

    Can I put these on my Yamaha f310 acoustic guitar? I've never done this before.   Are there instructional videos?

    Can I put these on my Yamaha f310 acoustic guitar? I've never done this before. Are there instructional videos?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    It is not recommended
  • asked byScott

    fromFresno,ca.

    Are they good for acustic guitar

    Are they good for acustic guitar

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    These are made fro electric models
  • asked byChris

    fromLemon Grove, CA

    what gauge string does the Rogue RR100 electric guitar utilize ? Asking so i can buy extra packs to have on hand if the original strings need servicing

    what gauge string does the Rogue RR100 electric guitar utilize ? Asking so i can buy extra packs to have on hand if the original strings need servicing

    Open Reply - Thomas
    They're 10's.
  • asked byMike

    fromHonolulu, HI

    Hello! I have some questions to ask since it's my first time replacing my guitar strings :]

-How many strings are there in 1 pack? 

-I'm looking to purchase a fresh new set of 6 strings for my electric guitar, but do I buy the packs individually? Or do I buy the 6 pack bundle?

Thank you :)

    Hello! I have some questions to ask since it's my first time replacing my guitar strings :] -How many strings are there in 1 pack? -I'm looking to purchase a fresh new set of 6 strings for my electric guitar, but do I buy the packs individually? Or do I buy the 6 pack bundle? Thank you :)

    Open Reply - Gear-Head
    a full set of strings (6). 1 pack will contact the strings needs for your guitar
  • asked byGT

    fromDenver Colorado

    So how do I change a string?

    So how do I change a string?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Customer Service Agent for trouble shooting inquiries
  • asked byditi

    fromundisclosed

    does this include all 6 guitar strings?

    does this include all 6 guitar strings?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes, this is a full set
  • asked byTalldog

    fromReno. Nevada

    Can I  use these strings on a  acoustic guitar?

    Can I use these strings on a acoustic guitar?

    Open Reply - Beau
    These are electric guitar strings, so they cannot be used on an acoustic guitar.
  • asked bySolo

    fromundisclosed

    Does it come with all 6 electric guitar strings for only $5?

    Does it come with all 6 electric guitar strings for only $5?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This set does come with all 6 electric guitar strings.