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Ernie Ball Super Slinky Classic Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings, 9-42 Gauge (P02253)

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Color: Super (9-42)


Size: Single Pack


Pattern Name: Strings


Features

  • 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

Description

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 .009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042.

Brand: Ernie Ball


String Gauge: .009 - .042


Color: Super (9-42)


Instrument: Electric Guitar


String Material Type: Nickel Steel


Item Weight: 1.09 ounces


Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 0.25 x 4.5 inches


Country of Origin: USA


Item model number: P02253


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: August 28, 2005


Color Name: Super (9-42)


String Gauge: .009 - .042


String Material: Nickel Steel


Number of Strings: 6


Size: Single Pack


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    • Please READ, these strings help with a unique problem as a guitar player.
Color: Super (9-42) Size: 3-Pack Pattern Name: Strings
These strings have helped me with a unique problem I have as a guitar player: I've always had a problem with string corrosion. I don't know if it due to humidity or unusually corrosive sweat or both but I have had (especially the B and high E) strings rust brown or black within weeks. Before you think I take lousy care of my guitars, I will tell you that I wipe them down excessively after playing then store them in their cases. Regardless of the cleaning, TERRIBLE RUST will come to my guitars within a few weeks. I even notice the pickup magnets having rust where my hands would be. Keep in mind I have been using standard nickel plated strings for years. These PURE NICKEL guitar strings have lasted at least twice as long than the usual nickel coated Ernie Balls strings. They seem slightly easier to bend than normal strings too. I don't know why I haven't come across these strings years sooner. There is some form of string degradation after a few weeks but it is much less than normal strings. Hopefully this will help some other musician who has unfortunately highly corrosive sweat. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2023 by Brian
    • Ernie Ball Super Slinky electric guitar strings
Color: Super (9-42) Size: Single Pack Pattern Name: Strings
Ernie Ball Super Slinky strings are always great. I moved to nine's from ten's and love the difference!
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2023 by Bill D.
    • The only strings for detuning from E...
Color: Power (11-48) Size: Single Pack Pattern Name: Strings
Unlike most strings for drop tuning you can actually play an ear shredding solo without making your fingers bleed in a D, C, or baritone tune.. The string guage is heavy enough to hold a drop tune yet light enough to bend a full step without needing days away from playing to let your fingers heal.
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2023 by smc78
    • Had To Restart
Color: Extra (8-38) Size: 3-Pack Pattern Name: Strings
After not playing for several years, I found my old .010-.052 strings way too heavy. Went back to .008s like in the 80s and strengthening my fingers back up. Good strings and a very warm sound with the nickel windings.
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2023 by Who?
    • Great strings.
Color: Super (9-42) Size: Single Pack Pattern Name: Strings
Review Image by Rais Rais
I've always ran manufacturer gauge sizes but I've always been a fan of EB strings. I saw a few recommendations for running smaller gauges and pure nickel for the sound I was chasing so I gave it a shot. Fantastic. I didn't expect dropping such a small amount in gauge size would be so different but the feel and tone of these strings is absolutely phenomenal. I've also never ran pure nickel strings and usually opt for wound, but they feel and play fantastic. Definitely going to be my go-to for my strats going forward. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023 by Rais Rais
    • Great durable strings
Color: Regular (10-46) Size: 3-Pack Pattern Name: Strings
Comfortable, durable, good sound quality, & good value.
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2023 by Tamara B.
    • Almost there
Color: Super (9-42) Size: Single Pack Pattern Name: Strings
I got 5 strings that fit, but my .009 string is too short to actually string onto the guitar so almost there
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2023 by G.L.
    • Ernie Ball full nickel strings
Color: Hybrid (9-46) Size: 3-Pack Pattern Name: Strings
I tried a set mostly by accident. Turns out i like the subtle tone shift it has. Mostly in the taming of the very high end. They feel nice, as do most Ernie Ball strings. I used EB hybrid slinky’s for decades. I changed to this Rock and Roll set because they feel a little worn in and they take just a touch of the top end off. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023 by DS

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