Ernie Ball electric guitar strings are the Slinky family of nickel wound sets, named by gauge from Super Slinky 9-42 to Regular Slinky 10-46 and heavier Power Slinky 11-48.
Ernie Ball electric guitar strings are the Slinky family of nickel wound sets, named by gauge from Super Slinky 9-42 to Regular Slinky 10-46 and heavier Power Slinky 11-48.
About Ernie Ball Electric Guitar Strings
Ernie Ball Slinky strings have been the sound of electric guitar since the 1960s, and every gauge in the family has its own name. Regular Slinky 10-46 is the benchmark all-rounder, Super Slinky 9-42 favours easy bends and a lighter feel, Power Slinky 11-48 thickens up your tone, and hybrid sets like Skinny Top Heavy Bottom 10-52 pair light trebles with heavier bass strings for drop tunings.
Beyond the classic nickel wound sets, the range includes higher output Cobalt Slinky, M-Steel, John Mayer Silver Slinky and long-life Paradigm strings, along with 7 string and 8 string sets. Popular gauges also come in money-saving 3-packs. Browse the full Ernie Ball strings range including acoustic sets, compare other electric guitar strings, or jump straight to your gauge with 9-42 sets and 10-46 sets. See more from Ernie Ball, including picks and straps.
Regular Slinky 10-46 is the most popular starting point, balancing tone and playability. Go lighter (Super Slinky 9-42) for easier bends, or heavier (Power Slinky 11-48 and up) for thicker tone and lower tunings.
Paradigm sets use the same gauges and Slinky feel but add reinforced ends and a corrosion-resistant treatment, so they last considerably longer and resist breakage. They cost more per set but can work out cheaper over time.
Yes. The cobalt alloy creates a stronger magnetic response with your pickups, giving higher output, more clarity and an extended frequency range compared with standard nickel wound sets.