Nickel Wound Slinky strings are wound with nickel plated steel wire providing a classic, balanced tone. Thanks to its long playing life, loud and well-balanced sound, precise intonation, and high tuning stability, the 2221 Regular Slinky string set is particularly recommended as a reliable companion for ambitious guitarists who want great playability, for example when playing solos, but still don't want to do without a powerful sound for chunky riffs or snappy chord work. Our exclusive alloys used for Cobalt Slinky, M-Steel Slinky, and Aluminum Bronze strings are smelted to our exacting specifications to ensure optimum performance and consistency. Ernie Ball's industry leading ultra-high strength steel is included in both the wound and plain strings along with a patented reinforcement at the ball end twist of each plain string to provide superior tensile and fatigue strength for strings that lock into tune fast and hold up under the most stressful playing styles and conditions. Slinky sets are sealed in an airtight, water-tight foil package which is quality tested every hour at their factory - they’re literally dunked in a tank of water!

Strings are staged in bundles which are loaded into chambers which prepare the string surface and apply the treatment. If for any reason you are not happy with our products please notify us and we will do our best to ensure the matter is resolved as quickly as possible. The information obtained through cookies allows us to compile ad performance statistics and serve retargeting ads on The Trade Desks advertising network. Using an unsecured network in a public place can be risky as unauthorised people may try to intercept anything you're doing online. The coupling of Ernie Ball's Everlast nanotreatment with breakthrough plasma enhanced wrap wire provides added corrosion resistance and reduced accumulation of tone-robbing buildup and debris.Whether you are playing powerful high-gain riffs, crystal-clear clean parts, or expressive solos, the Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky strings offer the perfect balance between playing feel, durability, and a full sound.

The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar.

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.

Also, you dont have to worry if you have sweaty hands using these strings, as they dont rust easily. In addition, these strings deliver excellent tuning stability as well as a direct tonal response, all of which will be helpful in getting your timing as precise as possible.Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more. 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.

Pure Nickel is so much more than 'vintage tone', it is rich sounding but with a smooth, fizzy brightness which, in nickel-plated strings can be lost or over-hyped. I'm a beginner, so I don't have much knowledge on how different strings play, but these are great for my use. This vast wealth of experience is clearly demonstrated in every product, and it is not by chance that Ernie Ball remains one of the market's leading manufacturers to this day. A major problem for him in the 1950s and 1960s was the lack of high-quality guitar and bass strings.The strings feel smooth and comfortable to play, which makes it easy to achieve the sound you're looking for.