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Brand	Ernie Ball
String Gauge	.010 - .046
Color	Regular (10-46)
Instrument	Electric Guitar
String Material Type	Nickel Steel

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Pure nickel was commonly used in electric guitar strings of the '50s and '60s
Warm, vintage tone
Preferred by players across many genres, Regular Slinky’s 10-to-46 gauge has become the industry standard
Signature Slinky feel
Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials

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Item Weight

1.06 ounces

Product Dimensions

4.5 x 0.25 x 4.5 inches

Country of Origin

USA

ASIN

B0002PBS7M

Item model number

P02251

Customer Reviews

4.8 13,262 ratings

4.8 out of 5 stars

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#118 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#7 in Electric Guitar Strings

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Date First Available

August 28, 2005

Color Name

Regular (10-46)

String Gauge

.010 - .046

String Material

Nickel Steel

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Ernie Ball Classic Rock N Roll Slinky electric guitar strings are made from pure nickel wire wrapped around hex-shaped, high-carbon steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high-carbon steel. Pure nickel electric guitar strings were the standard in much of the ‘50s and ‘60s and produce a warm, rich tone. Gauges .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.

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Classic Rock n Roll Slinky

Precision wound with pure nickel wrap wire
High-carbon steel hex core
Warm, vintage tone
Crafted in Southern California, USA

Classic Rock N Roll Slinky

Classic Rock N Roll Slinky strings consist of pure nickel wrapped around a tin-plated high-carbon steel core for a warm, rich tone that complements many playing styles, including jazz, rock, and blues. Pure nickel was commonly used in electric guitar strings of the '50s and '60s. Each set is packaged in an ultra-low humidity environment with Ernie Ball's element shield packaging to ensure every set remains as fresh as it was on the day it was made.


Plain Strings All plain strings feature a series of lock twists to secure the wire around the ball-end, preventing slippage and ensuring a sturdy and stable string.	Wound Strings Classic Slinky strings are precision wound with pure nickel wire, providing a warm, vintage tone .	Core Wire The core is made from tin-plated high-carbon steel hex wire providing excellent durability.


Judas Priest's Glen Tipton plays Classic Power Slinkys, gauge 11 - 48.	Robin Trower plays Classic Power Slinkys, gauge 11 - 48.	Billy Idol's guitarist, Steve Stevens, plays Classic Power Slinkys, gauge 11 - 48.	AC/DC's Angus Young plays Classic Super Slinkys, gauge 9 - 42.


	Paradigm	Pure Nickel	Nickel Wound	Cobalt	M-Steel

Customer Reviews	3,103	13,262	21,065	8,549	1,663
Price	$14.97	$7.99	$6.99	$9.99	$12.99
Tone	Rich, Balanced	Warm, Vintage	Rich, Balanced	Clear and Bright	Clear with Strong Lows
Wrap Wire	Plasma Enhanced Nickel Plated Steel	Pure Nickel	Nickel-plated Steel	Cobalt Alloy	Super Cobalt Alloy
7-string set?	✓		✓	✓

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instrument	Electric Guitar	Electric Guitar	Electric Guitar	Electric Guitar	Electric Guitar	Electric Guitar
string material	Nickel Steel	Nickel-Plated	Cobalt	—	—	M-Steel
string gauge	.010 - .046	10-46	—	—	—	Custom

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4.8 out of 5

13,262 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, ease of bending, and sound quality of the musical instrument strings. For example, they mention they're reliable, high quality, and easy to bend. Some appreciate the deep, rich tone and the terrific feel when playing.

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353 customers mention293 positive60 negative

Customers like the quality of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they are the best strings overall, reliable, and high quality. Some say that they play well and are the longest-lasting strings made.

"...I can't remember the last time I broke a string. The quality is great." Read more

"...I love the Tone, Durability and Value of the EB Slinkys." Read more

"...Price very competitive! Great felel" Read more

"Very nice good quality" Read more

201 customers mention191 positive10 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the musical instrument strings. They mention that it has a beautiful sound, a deep, rich tone, and a subtle tone shift that adds sweetness and tuning stability.

"...Never had any issues with these work horse strings. I love the Tone, Durability and Value of the EB Slinkys." Read more

"I love the tone of these strings" Read more

"What's not to like? The industry standard for all around sound. I tried a few other brands but these feel good." Read more

"Great sounding strings with a nice feel" Read more

109 customers mention102 positive7 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the musical instrument strings. They say it has good sound quality and is decent quality for the price.

"...I love the Tone, Durability and Value of the EB Slinkys." Read more

"I've been buying these for almost 5 years off Amazon! Price very competitive! Great felel" Read more

"Nice strings. Great price." Read more

"...like these way more than fender pure nickels, much easier to bend and cheaper as well, switched to these as my standard strings." Read more

53 customers mention53 positive0 negative

Customers like the feel of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they have a terrific feel, are almost effortless to play, and give it that good feeling when playing. Some say that the strings are soft on their fingers and that the feel is elegant.

"...your guitar pick are soft but back to the string s they feel really easy on the fingers and easy to play specifically for beginners and i would..." Read more

"...I tried a few other brands but these feel good." Read more

"Great sounding strings with a nice feel" Read more

"...It literally feels like heaven. So smooth, and soft to touch. They feel elegant. Yet, somehow they're very strong...." Read more

43 customers mention40 positive3 negative

Customers find the musical instrument strings easy to play, fret, and install. They also say the strings are simple, cheap, and reliable. Some mention the strings sound great and play like butter.

"...the string s they feel really easy on the fingers and easy to play specifically for beginners and i would recommend for short scale guitars or six..." Read more

"...playing and 10s installed intonation set ---BAM fuller sound and still playable. Love it" Read more

"...Absolutely give it a try if you're a newbie. They will ease your play and your fingers and sanity will thank you for it." Read more

"...These play like butter. So easy on the hands and fingers , not cutting into the fingers a bit. I feel stupid for not trying these before now...." Read more

36 customers mention31 positive5 negative

Customers find the musical instrument strings easy to bend. They say the strings are good for bending, have a crisp sound, and are easy on the hands. They also say the bends are easy in either direction, last longer, and remain more flexible than any other strings they've tried. Some say the whole step bends no longer cause finger pains and the strings stretch well.

"I bought these for my Strat and they bend great and keep in tune" Read more

"...They seem slightly easier to bend than normal strings too. I don't know why I haven't come across these strings years sooner...." Read more

"...new strat and i like these way more than fender pure nickels, much easier to bend and cheaper as well, switched to these as my standard strings." Read more

"...I feel stupid for not trying these before now. Bends are easy in either direction, super easy actually...." Read more

27 customers mention27 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the tuning of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they tune up well, stay in tune better, and last longer. Some are surprised at how easily they tune and how good they play.

"I bought these for my Strat and they bend great and keep in tune" Read more

"...I was surprised at how easily they tuned, and stayed in tune, and how good they play...." Read more

"...Once you get em stretched in they hold tune pretty well and are fairly articulate...." Read more

"...Some improvements since the, eg, more bendable, stays in tune for an acceptable time." Read more

24 customers mention20 positive4 negative

Customers like the brightness of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they have a bright yet rich tone, and a clean and crisp tone. Some say that the strings add a warm shimmer to every note. Overall, most are satisfied with the brightness and clarity of the strings.

"These strings added a crispness to my Telecaster.. Whether playing classic rock or some nice country lead.. I am a fan of the Slinky and have never..." Read more

"They are beautiful and I would say they are worth the money♥️♥️" Read more

"...It literally feels like heaven. So smooth, and soft to touch. They feel elegant. Yet, somehow they're very strong...." Read more

"Very nice" Read more

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R Wallace

It's just a great string and perfect Guage

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024

Color: Super (9-42)Size: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

I've been using Super Slinky strings since the 70's. I've tried other strings and have always came back to these for my electric guitars. I can't remember the last time I broke a string. The quality is great.

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DanS

Great addition to equipment

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024

Color: Super (9-42)Size: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

These strings added a crispness to my Telecaster.. Whether playing classic rock or some nice country lead.. I am a fan of the Slinky and have never bought a set that wasn't exactly what i was looking for. Living the journey, Semper Fi!

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Victor

Ernie Ball Slinkys

Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024

Color: Regular (10-46)Size: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

Ernie Ball Slinkys are my go to strings for all my Strats. Never had any issues with these work horse strings. I love the Tone, Durability and Value of the EB Slinkys.

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E Santiago

first time using this

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024

Color: Extra (8-38)Size: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

so i have a cheap squier strat and like all cheap guitars the sound is never that good specially with distortion. To me the guitar was sounding to bright and i wanted to catch the notes more clearly and so i thought about changing pickups but after doing some research nickel string came up as a way a guitar sound warmer so i gave it a try and they do make a difference my guitar sounds better overall and the notes are more clear so I'm happy with this strings. Also is my first time using 8 gauge i read that they don't last as long as thicker strings and that they also don't stay in tune as well as thicker strings that's something to be seen a few months from now but i think that if you are using slim strings you probably don't play hard metal and your guitar pick are soft but back to the string s they feel really easy on the fingers and easy to play specifically for beginners and i would recommend for short scale guitars or six strings. For metal music and long scale guitars with 7 Strings or more I'd recommend 10 gauge and up, in terms of string material is more of a preference in sound to the player

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Janee franklin

Favorite brand

Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024

Color: Super (9-42)Size: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

I've been buying these for almost 5 years off Amazon! Price very competitive! Great felel

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CCG

Love 10s

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024

Color: Regular (10-46)Size: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

Brought my 2007 Gibson les Paul studio back to life. I had 9s on it because last time I played I was just playing for speed and ease. Years passed of no playing and 10s installed intonation set ---BAM fuller sound and still playable. Love it

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Warren Kenyon

Awesome!

Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024

Color: Regular (10-46)Size: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

Great strings!

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Good quality

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024

Color: Super (9-42)Size: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

Very nice good quality

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Wayne Farmer

Ernie Ball

Reviewed in Canada on April 30, 2024

Color: Power (11-48)Size: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

Ernie Ball strings are always 👍, and to order them right to the door is excellent to.

MATT W.

They are as advertised. Not fakes!

Reviewed in Canada on March 30, 2024

Color: Power (11-48)Size: 3-PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

They are as advertised. Not fakes! Good value.

Ryder

Excellent value

Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2024

Color: Regular (10-46)Size: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

Exactly as I remembered them

JUSTIN EL

I put the blue 8's on my Ibanez Gio

Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2023

Color: Extra (8-38)Size: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

I use these 8's on my ibanez Gio and they are great. Nice and slinky, they bend well and are easy on the fingers to play. The skinnier strings produce a very nice tone too. I've had them on for basically a year and they are still holding up great. Thanks!
Try the pink 9's too, my personal favorite, they are also excellent strings.

Amazon Customer

Works fine.

Reviewed in Canada on December 18, 2023

Color: Hybrid (9-46)Size: Single PackPattern Name: StringsVerified Purchase

I tried these and they do work fine, but I prefer the regular slinky. (10-46). Just my personal opinion.

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