
Ernie Ball 2221 Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - Regular 10-46
Ernie Ball · ASIN: B0002M6CVC
Key Features
- Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more
- Preferred by players across many genres, Regular Slinky 10-to-46 gauge has become the industry standard
- Element Shield Packaging prolongs string life and keeps strings as fresh as the day they were made
- Bright, balanced tone
About This Product
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. Part number 2221.
Product Details
- Brand
- Ernie Ball
- Model
- P02221
- Color
- Regular (10-46)
- Size
- Single Pack
- Dimensions
- 11.43 x 0.25 x 11.43 cm; 30 g
- Weight
- 30 g
- Manufacturer
- Cascio Music Company - CA
- Warranty
- Fender FT-1 Professional Guitar Tuner Clip On, with 1-Year , Full-Range Chromatic Guitar Tuner with Dual-Rotating Hinges, A4 Calibration | Chromatic tuning for guitar, bass, ukulele, violin, beginner-friendly, bright display, home, studio, stage4.5 out of 5 stars 754$18.40$18.40Fender FT-1 Professional Guitar Tuner Clip On, with 1-Year Warranty, Full-Range Chromatic Guitar Tuner with Dual-Rotating Hinges, A4 Calibration | Chromatic tuning for guitar, bass, ukulele, violin, beginner-friendly, bright display, home, studio, stage
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Date First Available
- Aug. 6 2012
- ASIN
- B0002M6CVC
Customer Reviews Summary
Ernie Ball Regular Slinkys have been the 10-46 gauge benchmark for electric guitar strings for decades, and the 4-pack format makes them a practical buy for anyone who changes strings regularly. I've been using this set for a few days across different guitars and the consistency is exactly what you'd expect from a string that's become the default choice for players across every genre.The nickel-plated steel wrap around the tin-plated high-carbon steel core produces a balanced tone that works on humbuckers and single coils equally well. The feel across the fretboard is smooth, bending is comfortable at this gauge, and the strings settle into tune faster than some competing brands I've tried at a similar price.The 4-pack is the smart way to buy these. It brings the per-set cost down considerably and means you're not scrambling for a replacement mid-session. Ernie Ball's quality control is strong, the vast majority of sets are exactly what they should be.If you play electric guitar, these belong in your kit.
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