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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Ernie Ball Slinky Coated Electric Guitar Strings combine the latest technological advancements in string manufacturing. All wound strings are treated with groundbreaking nanotechnology that repels unwanted moisture ...
Ernie Ball Ernesto Palla concert quality classical guitar strings are made of a solid nylon filament Gold fourth, fifth, and sixth wound strings are made of 80/20 bronze plated copper wrapped around a nylon floss co...
The Ernie Ball Mondo Slinky strings are ideal for players who prefer a heavier low end with only a slight difference in tension on the plain strings. Gauge combination: 10.5, 13.5, 17.5, 30, 42, 52....
Ernie Ball Earthwood Mandolin Light Loop End 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings are made from 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around hex shaped tin plated steel core wire. The most popular acoustic guitar string...
Ernie Ball Ukulele strings are made from 100% nylon monofilament. Ukulele strings are offered in traditional clear resin for a bright, balanced tone with excellent projection and black resin for a warm, rich tone wi...
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...
Made from 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around hex shaped tin plated high carbon steel core wire. One of the most popular acoustic guitar strings as used by the Eagles, Elvis Costello and Joe Bonamassa. Ernie Ba...
Featuring that rich balanced tone plus that signature Slinky feel, the custom gauge Slinky bass strings are perfect for all playing styles and genres. Precision round wound with nickel plated steel wrap wire. Legend...
Ernie Ball Slinky Flatwound Short Scale Bass Sets are wound with a patented cobalt alloy ribbon for a round sound with a flat feel. This unique design delivers an ultra-smooth playing experience with low finger nois...
Ernie Ball’s Earthwood guitar sets feature the same great bright and balanced tone that Earthwood strings are known for.
Made from 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around hex shaped tin plated high carbon st...
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 lo...
Ernie Ball's RPS wound strings consists of specific gauges and core to wrap ratios for balanced rich harmonics and that signature Slinky feel. Plain strings in RPS sets last longer and stay in tune better than conve...
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