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Ernie Ball

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


Color: Super (9-42)


Instrument: Electric Guitar


String Material Type: Nickel


Item Weight: 1.09 ounces


Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 0.25 x 4.5 inches


Item model number: P02253


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: August 28, 2005


Color Name: Super (9-42)


String Gauge: .009


String Material: Nickel


Number of Strings: 6


Size: Single Pack


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Great strings in a great value package
Color: Super (9-42) Size: 3-Pack Pattern Name: Strings
Great value in this package. The strings are great feel and sound, and you can't beat the price. I always like buying this three pack so that I have a fresh set around whenever I need to change strings.
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2025 by Brandon Carrasco
    • Pretty good strings - Recommended
Color: Super (9-42) Size: Single Pack Pattern Name: Strings
Pretty decent and they sound nice. It also came in fast. They also fit perfectly which is a bonus. And they’re really easy to put in my guitar. Recommended
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2025 by Chris
    • THE BEST STRINGS I EVER PLAYED/HAD
Color: Super (9-42) Size: Single Pack Pattern Name: Strings
Im an intermediate player, and have always had trouble with hand stamina ( applying pressure while playing for 10 minutes). And string bending/ pushing up an octave like the solo in hotel California? Yeah, forget it. I didn't know why I couldn't pull it off. Turns out I had thick disgusting strings. It's no wonder the legends were able to pull off amazing solos with this. It literally feels like heaven. So smooth, and soft to touch. They feel elegant. Yet, somehow they're very strong. I had wound them up wrong so I took them out and wound up again, no problem. The strings come with PLENTY of excess, and by plenty I mean at least 5" extra in case you have trouble or need to readjust. Tone is incredible. Warm yet clear, rich and complex. It does very much sound like a 70s rock band especially on a les Paul. And for the price of 7$? Kidding me? D'addario sells some strings for 20$+ where I live. Literally THE greatest strings I had. 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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2023 by Alikszandör B
    • String sound great
Color: Regular (10-46) Size: Single Pack Pattern Name: Strings
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Why did you pick this product vs others?: Brand. Worked great on custom guitar project. Stay in tune: Keeps tune very well
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2025 by todobb todobb
    • Best for not bending
Color: Super (9-42) Size: Single Pack Pattern Name: Strings
Why did you pick this product vs others?: Fine unless you like to bend. Minus 1 star for the brittle high E that I break every time. Switched to D'addario, and now play 10s and haven't had the problem anymore with the breaking high E.
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2025 by Not ME
    • EXCELLENT, HIGH QUALITY - GOOD TONE
Color: Super (9-42) Size: Single Pack Pattern Name: Strings
EXCELLENT, HIGH QUALITY - GOOD TONE
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2025 by ANTONIO R ARISMENDI G
    • Good Strings!
Color: Super (9-42) Size: 3-Pack Pattern Name: Strings
The strings themselves feel very nice to play and use overall. They're not too thick, in fact they're quite thin, but this makes playing the genres I like (such as the blues), very easy as they require large bends and a looser playing style. They sound nice as well: a mellow, yet soothing tone. Gunk builds up on them quickly though. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2025 by Bryan Cranston Romero
    • Good strings good balue
Color: Regular (10-46) Size: Single Pack Pattern Name: Strings
Great strings. Long lasting and a good value. Neutral tone-not overly bright.
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025 by AmazonFan

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