Zippy Slinkys are the lightest gauge combination offered by Ernie Ball. This combination is perfect for players looking for a snappy set of strings with extra zing that are easy to bend and provides the least amount of tension. Gauges .007, .009, .013, .020w, .026, .036,
Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .008, .011, .014, .022w, .030, .038
Mighty Slinkys sit between the popular Super Slinky and Extra Slinky strings while providing a fast, light tension across all six strings. Gauges .0085, .011, .015, .022w, .030, .040
Hyper Slinkys sit neatly between the popular Super Slinky and Extra Slinky strings while providing a light, fast feel with slightly less tension on the top strings. This combination is perfect for players who are looking for added playability with minimal differences in tone and tension to the Super Slinky strings. Gauges .008, .011, .014, .024w, .032, .042
Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .009, .011, .016, .024w, .032, .042
Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .0095, .012, .016, .024, .034, .044
Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .009, .011, .016, .026, .036, .046
Turbo Slinkys sit neatly between the popular Regular Slinky and Hybrid Slinky strings while providing a balanced, comfortable feel across all six strings. This combination is perfect for players who are looking for added playability with minimal differences in tone and tension. Gauges .0095, .012, .016, .026, .036, .046
Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .010, .013, .017, .028, .038, .048
Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .0105, .0135, .0175, .028, .038, .048
Les Cordes électriques Ernie Ball Power Slinky sont un match parfait pour ceux qui aiment les rythmes robustes pour le rock and roll ou le blues. Les Power Slinkys ont longtemps été favorisés par Slash, Metallica et Kenny Wayne Shepherd en raison du calibre plus épais offrant un ton légèrement plus puissant. Ces cordes sont fabriquées avec précision selon les normes les plus élevées et les spécifications les plus rigoureuses pour assurer la consistance, les performances optimales et une longue durée de vie. Les cordes de Slinky sont faites de fil d'acier nickelé enroulé autour d'un fil en acier hexagonale fil. Les cordes plaines sont faites d'étain spécialement trempé Plaqué l'acier à haute teneur en carbone produisant un ton bien équilibré pour votre guitare. Calibre .011, .014, .018p, .028, .038, .048
Les Slinky Strings Heavy Bottom de Ernie Ball sont l'ensemble hybride parfait pour ceux qui aiment les cordes basses épaisses sans sacrifier la capacité de solo sur des cordes plus petites. Ces cordes sont fabriquées avec précision selon les normes les plus élevées et les spécifications les plus rigoureuses pour assurer la cohérence, des performances optimales et une longue durée de vie. Les cordes sont faites de fil d'acier nickelé enroulé autour d'un fil hexagonal en acier. Les cordes plaines sont faites d'acier spécialement trempé étamé à haute teneur en carbone produisant un ton bien équilibré pour votre guitare. Calibre .010, .013, .017, .030, .042, .052
Mondo Slinky strings are ideal for players who prefer a heavier low end with
only a slight difference in tension on the plain strings.
Gauges .0105, .0135, .0175, .030, .042, .052
Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .011, .014, .018p, .030, .042, .052
Skinny Top Beefy Bottom Slinky’s combine the lighter playability of the Regular
Slinky set with slightly heavier wound strings than the popular Beefy Slinky set.
This combination is the ultimate for lead players who love to bend for solo work
coupled with an even beefier bottom end for rhythm and chords.
Gauges .010, .013, .017, .032, .044, .054
Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .011, .015, .022p, .030, .042, .054
Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .012 .016 .024p .032 .044 .056
Magnum Slinky strings are ideal for players who prefer a heavier set with a wound G. This combination is perfect for players who want optimal tension at drop tunings for heavy riffs and chugging chords. Gauges .012, .016, .022w, .032, .044, .056
Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .012, .016, .024w, .034, .048, .062
Now available in convenient three-set packs. Ernie Ball Extra Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .008, .011, .014, .022w, .030, .038
Now available in convenient three-set packs. Ernie Ball Mighty Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings sit between the popular Super Slinky and Extra Slinky strings while providing a fast, light tension across all six strings. These guitar strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .0085, .011, .015, .022w, .030, .040
Now available in convenient three-set packs. Ernie Ball Super Slinky Electric Strings are played by Jimmy Page, Iron Maiden, and Angus Young. These strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency, optimum performance, and long life. Super Slinky wound strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around a hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .009, .011, .016, .024w, .032, .042
Now available in convenient three-set packs. Ernie Ball Primo Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .0095, .012, .016, .024, .034, .044
Now available in convenient three-set packs Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky Electric Strings are a perfect match for those who like the ability to combine the combination of Super and Regular Slinkys. These strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency, optimum performance, and long life. Hybrid Slinky wound strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around a hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .009, .011, .016, .026, .036, .046
Now available in convenient three-set packs. Ernie Ball Turbo Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Srings sit neatly between the popular Regular Slinky and Hybrid Slinky strings while providing a balanced, comfortable feel across all six strings. This combination is perfect for players who are looking for added playability with minimal differences in tone and tension. These guitar strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .0095, .012, .016, .026, .036, .046
Now available in convenient three-set packs Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Electric Strings are our top selling set, and are favored by many musicians around the globe. Regular Slinky strings are played by Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Steve Vai and legions of guitar players worldwide These strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency, optimum performance, and long life. Regular Slinky wound strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around a hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Now available in convenient three-set packs. Ernie Ball Ultra Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .010, .013, .017, .028, .038, .048
Now available in convenient three-set packs. Ernie Ball Mega Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .0105, .0135, .0175, .028, .038, .048
Now available in convenient three-set packs Ernie Ball Power Slinky Electric Strings are a perfect match for those who like chunky rhythms for rock and roll or blues. Power Slinkys have long been favored by Slash, Metallica, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd due to the thicker gauge combination providing a slightly more powerful tone. These strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency, optimum performance, and long life. Power Slinky wound strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around a hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .011, .014, .018p, .028, .038, .048
Now available in convenient three-set packs Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Strings are the perfect hybrid set for those who like thick bottom strings without sacrificing the ability to solo on smaller strings These strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency, optimum performance, and long life. The wound strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around a hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .010, .013, .017, .030, .042, .052
Now available in convenient three-set packs. Ernie Ball Burly Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .011, .014, .018p, .030, .042, .052
Now available in convenient three-set packs. Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .011, .015, .022p, .030, .042, .054
Now available in convenient three-set packs. Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .012 .016 .024p .032 .044 .056
Where we're breaking down everything you need to know about our world class strings and accessories.
In this episode, guitarist Daron Malakian of System of A Down and Scars on Broadway discusses his beginnings with music and guitar, his love of playing, and his relationship with Ernie Ball.
In this episode, Mac DeMarco discusses his influences, his evolution as a singer-songwriter and musician, and his long-time relationship with Ernie Ball guitar strings.
Guitar World's Paul Riario demos three different sets of Ernie Ball electric strings on three different guitars. Which string is best for you? Watch and find out!
Ryan "Fluff" Bruce compares regular Ernie Ball Super Slinkys, M-Steels & Cobalts!
Brett Kingman compares Ernie Ball Slinky, Cobalt, M-Steel and Paradigm electric guitar strings.
Using three different types of Ernie Ball’s Slinky strings, each constructed in very different ways, Joe shows us how much strings may affect your tone.