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

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Description
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.


Features
- 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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307 Reviews
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Most Liked Positive Review
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.
Most Liked Negative Review
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.
- Practicing160
- Concerts110
- Back-Up80
- Playing1
- Recording1
- Breaks Easy6
- None4
- Not Consistent3
- Poor Tone Quality3
- No cons1
- Experienced133
- Novice49
- Professional Musician36
- Child4
- Good Tone188
- Consistent176
- Long Life131
- Well Built / Quality128
- Great Sound1
Reviewed by 307 customers
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Verified 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!
Verified 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.
Verified 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
Verified Buyer
submitted4 months ago
byBen
fromBryan, TX
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
Great product overall.
Love this strings
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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
Verified Buyer
submitted5 months ago
byLuke
fromTulsa, OK 74107
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
Product is very good quality.
Q&A
Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.
submitted3 years ago
asked byTina
fromFreedom,ca
Can I put these on my Yamaha f310 acoustic guitar? I've never done this before. Are there instructional videos?
It is not recommendedsubmitted4 years ago
asked byScott
fromFresno,ca.
Are they good for acustic guitar
These are made fro electric modelssubmitted5 years ago
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
They're 10's.submitted5 years ago
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 :)
a full set of strings (6). 1 pack will contact the strings needs for your guitarsubmitted5 years ago
asked byGT
fromDenver Colorado
So how do I change a string?
Please contact a Customer Service Agent for trouble shooting inquiriessubmitted5 years ago
asked byditi
fromundisclosed
does this include all 6 guitar strings?
Yes, this is a full setsubmitted6 years ago
asked byTalldog
fromReno. Nevada
Can I use these strings on a acoustic guitar?
These are electric guitar strings, so they cannot be used on an acoustic guitar.submitted6 years ago
asked bySolo
fromundisclosed
Does it come with all 6 electric guitar strings for only $5?
This set does come with all 6 electric guitar strings.