Top 10 Best ernie ball electric guitar strings in 2026

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• •Pure nickel was commonly used in electric guitar strings of the '50s and '60s
• •Warm, vintage tone
• •One of the original Slinky gauges, Super Slinky "9s" have remained one of the most popular electric guitar string gauges for decades
• •Signature Slinky feel
• •Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials

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• •3 individual sets of Regular Slinky Cobalt electric guitar strings
• •Cobalt produces a stronger magnetic relationship between pickups and strings, resulting in increased output
• •Cobalt electric guitar strings provide an extended dynamic range, incredible harmonic response, strong low end, and crisp, clear highs
• •Wound strings consist of Ernie Ball’s Cobalt alloy wrapped around a tin-plated high-carbon steel core wire
• •Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials

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• •Custom Gauge plain strings.

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• •Never before offered gauge combination
• •Custom Slinky recipes tailored to John’s specific preferences
• •Reinforced Plain Strings (RPS) for added tuning stability and durability

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• •3 packs of Regular Slinky electric guitar strings.
• •Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more.
• •Preferred by players across many genres, Regular Slinky’s 10-to-46 gauge has become the industry standard.
• •Bright, balanced tone.
• •Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials.

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• •Titanium reinforced on the ball-end of the string
• •All wound strings are treated with a micro-thin layer of enamel that prevents decay and corrosion up to five times more than uncoated sets
• •In addition to treating the wound strings, each plain string features a rust-resistant plating along with a patented reinforcement winding of titanium wire
• •Titanium's inherent strength helps to prevent string breakage, string slippage, and is proven to keep your guitar strings in tune better than conventional plain strings
• •Preferred by players across many genres, Regular Slinky’s 10-to-46 gauge has become the industry standard

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• •Convenient and great value 3-pack
• •Gauges .009, .011, .016, .026, .036, .046
• •Hybrid Slinky Electric Strings are a perfect match for those who like the ability to combine the combination of Super and Regular Slinkys
• •Color: Orange

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• •2223 Nickel Super Slinky Pink Electric Guitar Strings 3 Pack
• •Three-pack of Ernie Ball 2223 Nickel Super Slinky electric guitar strings
• •Gauges 9-11-16-24w-32-42
• •Nickels are the most popular of the Ernie Ball Slinky guitar strings
• •They're made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around tin-plated hex-shaped steel core wire

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