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Ernie Ball Super Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings (9-42 gauge) deliver bright, balanced tone and exceptional playability. Precision manufactured with nickel-plated steel wrapped around a hex-shaped core, these strings are favored by guitar legends worldwide. Packaged with Element Shield technology to maintain freshness, they’re made in California using premium materials, ensuring consistent performance and long-lasting durability.







| ASIN | B0002M6CW6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #1 in Electric Guitar Strings |
| Brand | Ernie Ball |
| Brand Name | Ernie Ball |
| Coating Description | coated |
| Color | Super (9-42) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 120,740 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Uncoated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00749699122234 |
| Included Components | Strings only |
| Instrument | Electric Guitar |
| Item Height | 4.5 inches |
| Item Type Name | Electric Guitar Strings |
| Item Weight | 27.22 g |
| Manufacturer | Ernie Ball Music Man |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Electric Guitar |
| String Gauge | .009 |
| String Material Type | Nickel |
| UPC | 749699122234 |
| Unit Count | 1.000 Count |
| Warranty Description | None. |
J**K
Affordable way to sound and play different.
Trying different gauge strings is fun and affordable way to find that tone you want to nail. I play 11’s and was skeptical. I put them on my Epiphone Firebird and they sound good unplugged and are gnarly with my Orange Rocker 30. For me, it enables me to hear more nuances out of my left hand and thats kinda important. Try them and if you dont like them, youre out 8$. No bigs.
M**N
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.
S**N
Everyday Strings
I use slinkies for my project guitars and others that I will burn through strings. They're inexpensive, but a great value for the money, as they are solid as can be. Nickel wrapped steel gives a nice clarity and brightness to a warm nickel sound, so these can cover quite a few musical bases.
P**Z
Ernie Ball Strings are the Best!
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.
S**Y
Great set of strings from a proven brand - 3 pack is a nice value
Great value. Purchased for my adult son. These are his favorite strings. He feels they have the best feel and do not break easily.
K**Y
Good strings
Nice strings, great tone and feel Strings came bent in packaging but does not affect playability. Arrived on time
M**E
Great for vintage style guitars.
These strings sound great on a vintage style telecaster with alnico 5 single coils. I've tried different types of strings, but these sound the best on the telecaster. When it comes to guitar strings it's good to test out different types. The half set of 10s and 9s is great for rhythm and lead playing. The nickel wound gives a warm midrange tone that tames the harshness of a telecaster.
L**T
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
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