Ernie Ball invented the light-gauge electric guitar string. In the 1960s, they noticed players were already improvising lighter sets by swapping in banjo strings and turned that workaround into a proper product. That experiment became the Slinky, which became the world's best-selling electric guitar string. Ernie Ball strings now cover acoustic, classical, and bass in nearly every gauge, but the starting point is the same: made around how players want to play.
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Silver Slinky Strings are the result of an extraordinary partnership between Ernie Ball and John Mayer. Each string has been meticulously engineered with specific gauges and core-to-wrap ratios that meet John’s exac...
Legendary tone used by legendary artists! Featuring that iconic Slinky feel and tone, the custom gauge Slinky strings are perfect for all playing styles and genres. Precision wound with nickel plated steel wrap wire...
The Ernie Ball 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 a...
Skinny Top Heavy Bottom 7-String Slinky’s extends the popular 6-string gauge combination for 7-string players. This set is the ultimate mixture for lead players who love to bend for solo work coupled with a heavy bo...
Hyper Slinky Bass strings sit neatly between Super Slinky and Extra Slinky bass strings for a balanced feel across all 4 strings. This new gauge combination is ideal for players who prefer a moderate tension on the ...
The Ernie Ball Mighty Slinkys sit between the popular Super Slinky and Extra Slinky strings while providing a fast, light tension across all six strings. Gauge combination: 8.5, 11, 15, 22w, 30, 40....
Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky Electric Strings are perfect for those who like to detune their instrument to lower tuning combinations. Metal fans worldwide have gravitated towards the Beefy Slinky set to give their guitar...
Ernie Ball P02856 Medium Scale Slinky bass strings are constructed utilizing the same production methods and materials as our popular Slinky nickel wound bass strings. Offering the same slinky feel and bright balanc...
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, & Kenny Wayne Shepherd due to the ...
Made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. By far the most popular, produces well balanced all around good sound.
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For excellent responsiveness and lucidity the Ernie Ball Ultra Slinky Electric Guitar Strings are the only choice! These innovative strings are made of cobalt, this alloy provides a stronger magnetic relationship be...
Continuing their passion for innovation and high-quality products, Ernie Ball introduces Paradigm electric and acoustic guitar strings - the world’s strongest and most advanced string out there! They also feature th...
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