---
product_id: 4018062
title: "Not Even Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 12-56 Gauge (P02626)"
brand: "ernie ball"
price: "120 kr"
currency: DKK
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Ernie Ball"
url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/4018062-not-even-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-12-56
store_origin: DK
region: Denmark
---

# 12-56 gauge for perfect detuning Element Shield Packaging for extended freshness Made in California with premium materials Not Even Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 12-56 Gauge (P02626)

**Brand:** ernie ball
**Price:** 120 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Tune down, stand out — strings that keep up with your edge.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Not Even Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 12-56 Gauge (P02626) by ernie ball
- **How much does it cost?** 120 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/4018062-not-even-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-12-56)

## Best For

- ernie ball enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ernie ball brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Proudly Made in the USA:** Crafted in California with the finest materials for unmatched quality and consistency.
- • **Durability Meets Freshness:** Element Shield Packaging locks in freshness and prolongs string life, so you always play like new.
- • **Legendary Tone, Every Time:** Trusted by icons like Slash & Clapton for that bright, balanced sound.
- • **Optimized for Drop Tunings:** 12-56 gauge strings engineered for seamless Drop D & Drop C tuning without constant retuning.
- • **Precision Crafted Consistency:** Nickel-plated steel wrapped around hex core ensures reliable performance and smooth bends.

## Overview

Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky 12-56 gauge electric guitar strings deliver a bright, balanced tone optimized for detuning, favored by legendary guitarists worldwide. Precision manufactured in California with nickel-plated steel and protected by Element Shield Packaging, these strings offer exceptional durability, consistent performance, and long-lasting freshness—perfect for professionals who demand reliability and iconic sound in every set.

## Description

Product Description Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky’s 12-56 gauge is optimal for detuning. These electric guitar strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency, optimum performance, and long life. Not Even 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 for that iconic Slinky feel and tone that players have relied on for decades. Not Even Slinky gauges are .012 .016 .024p .032 .044 .056. From the Manufacturer Optimal For Detuning Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Electric Strings are perfect for those who like to detune their instrument to lower tuning combinations. Metal fans worldwide have gravitated towards the Not Even Slinky set to give their guitar the optimal gauge combination for Drop D & Drop C tuning. These strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency, optimum performance, and long life. Not Even 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 .012 .016 .024p .032 .044 .056. Part number 2626.

Review: Great guitar strings - These are great guitar strings. I personally love these, and I think they're of great quality. I got a 3 pack, and have gone through two: one on a brand new Stratocaster, and one on a vintage 60's Kent Lido. Both have held up amazingly, and sound really good. The package doesn't lie: They are slinky, but just the right amount. I'm able to comfortably pull off bends. I'm also able to tune from E standard to drop D and not have to retune almost at all, which is nice.
Review: Good enough for Clapton - Nice and Brite sounding. Hard to go wrong with Ernie ball strings. If its good enough for Clapton to use sometimes I dont see why they would be anything other than great. The 3 pack is found was a great value

## Features

- Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more
- Not Even Slinky’s 12-56 gauge is optimal for detuning
- Element Shield Packaging prolongs string life and keeps strings as fresh as the day they were made
- Bright, balanced tone
- Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials
- Ernie Ball strings are made from the finest materials so you get quality and consistency in every set

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002E1J3Q |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #1 in Electric Guitar Strings |
| Body Material | Steel |
| Color Name | Not Even (12-56) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (120,825) |
| Date First Available | July 16, 2004 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.06 ounces |
| Item model number | P02626 |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 0.25 x 4.5 inches |
| Size | Single Pack |
| String Gauge | .012 |
| String Material | Nickel |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ernie Ball
- **Color:** Not Even (12-56)
- **Instrument:** Acoustic Guitar
- **String Gauge:** .012
- **String Material Type:** Nickel

## Images

![Not Even Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 12-56 Gauge (P02626) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81AuR4D27NL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why are these ranked #1 in the category "Fishing" ?**
A: When a company puts a product in some obscure category, they can get the "best seller" icon when they inevitably get more sales than the other products in that category. That's how you end up searching for something like "guitar strings", and multiple products show up as the #1 seller. Why Amazon still allows this after all these years, I will never know.

**Q: Do all 6 strings come in the "1 pack"?**
A: If you note on the front of the package, it has a list of numbers (10, 13, 17, 26, 36, 46 on the "Regular Slinky" set, and similar on others). These are the string gauges included in the pack. If there were only one string in the pack, it would list a single number, because you'd have to know which string it was.

**Q: what is the difference between slinky and non slinky?**
A: Slinky is just a line of strings from Ernie Ball, the "Slinkier" they are the thinner they are, regular Slinky are 10 gauge strings, super slinky are 9s, and "Not Even Slinky" strings are 12s (the number represents the gauge of the lightest string in the set).

**Q: I'm looking for extra strings for my new Les Paul Special II. I'm buing guitar from amazon, it costs $149. Are this strings compatible?**
A: Short answer, yes they should be fine. Long answer, the comparability between strings and guitars doesnt matter, its the string slots that in the nut that matter. The les Paul's usually use bigger strings anyway.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great guitar strings
*by M***N on December 16, 2025*

These are great guitar strings. I personally love these, and I think they're of great quality. I got a 3 pack, and have gone through two: one on a brand new Stratocaster, and one on a vintage 60's Kent Lido. Both have held up amazingly, and sound really good. The package doesn't lie: They are slinky, but just the right amount. I'm able to comfortably pull off bends. I'm also able to tune from E standard to drop D and not have to retune almost at all, which is nice.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good enough for Clapton
*by L***T on December 9, 2025*

Nice and Brite sounding. Hard to go wrong with Ernie ball strings. If its good enough for Clapton to use sometimes I dont see why they would be anything other than great. The 3 pack is found was a great value

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ernie Ball Strings are the Best!
*by P***Z on October 3, 2025*

Ernie Ball strings are the world standard as they created the modern sets that all manufacturers use. They are consistent, reliable, and sound great. The individual packaging makes them easier to install, in my opinion, as compared the other big brand's strings that come in one tangled mess. The tone is bright and even across the range, producing a sharp, punchy notes with ample output. They feel great under the hands and have enough length to string up even the longest scale length guitars and they hold up for hours before losing their tone. There's no reason to buy any other strings as the wide array of sizes fits any instrument for any style of music.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 12-56 Gauge (P02626)
- D'Addario Accessories Pro-Winder Guitar String Winder, Cutter, Bridge Pin Puller - All in One Guitar Tool - Black

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*Store origin: DK*
*Last updated: 2026-02-02*