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Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 9-46 Gauge (P02222)

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Color: Hybrid (9-46)


Style: Single Pack


Pattern Name: Strings


Features

  • Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more
  • Hybrid Slinky brings together the lower strings of Regular Slinky and the higher strings of Super Slinky, providing players with slightly less tension on the high strings for bending and leads
  • Element Shield Packaging prolongs string life and keeps strings as fresh as the day they were made
  • Bright, balanced tone
  • Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials
  • Wound strings are made from nickel plated steel wire
  • Plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel.

Description

Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky electric guitar strings combine the plain strings of our Super Slinkys with the wound strings of our Regular Slinkys. This combination offers players Super Slinky playability on the high strings while maintaining a little more weight on the lower strings. These electric guitar strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency, optimum performance, and long life. Hybrid Slinky wound strings are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a hex-shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin-plated high-carbon steel, resulting in a bright and well-balanced tone for your guitar. Hybrid Slinky gauges are .009 .011 .016 .026 .036 .046. From the Manufacturer Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky electric guitar strings combine the plain strings of our Super Slinkys with the wound strings of our Regular Slinkys. This combination offers players Super Slinky playability on the high strings while maintaining a little more weight on the lower strings.

Brand: Ernie Ball


String Gauge: .009


Color: Hybrid (9-46)


Instrument: Electric Guitar


String Material Type: Nickel


Item Weight: 1.15 ounces


Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 0.25 x 4.5 inches


Country of Origin: USA


Item model number: P02222


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: October 2, 2001


Color Name: Hybrid (9-46)


String Gauge: .009


String Material: Nickel


Number of Strings: 6


Size: Single Pack


Color Screen: No


Voltage: 240 Volts


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Color: Not Even (12-56) Style: Single Pack Pattern Name: Strings
What else can I say? Not only are these some of the very best strings, but the value is incredible. The packaging is great (sealed nicely) and the strings are made well. They are a good length, they're labeled for easy and fast installation and they allow my guitar to produce nice and true tones. They feel good to play, too. I also love EB's wide variety of packs, with custom-like gauges. You can find just about any range to suit your tastes. I have guitars strung with a variety of gauges and many are EBs. Just buy these. You can't go wrong. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025 by Ryan S.
    • Great value strings
Color: Regular (10-46) Style: 4-Pack Pattern Name: Strings
Great strings. Durable and hold good tuning. Tone sounds great. Multipack is a good deal.
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025 by Ramiro Saavedra
    • Good Build and Sound
Color: Regular (10-46) Style: Single Pack Pattern Name: Strings
Review Image by Jaylen Jaylen
Very easy to tune. It's the right size for guitar strings where I want to play a myriad of genre. Very slinky and blendable so it's easy to install. It looks very high quality and the sound is chef's kiss. It has bright treble and mids as well as thumping bass. It's functionality to bend and play so many genres ranks it as the best guitar strings I've bought. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024 by Jaylen Jaylen
    • Light strings, Easy on the fingers and sounds like a set of 11's
Color: Primo (9.5-44) Style: Single Pack Pattern Name: Strings
Pretty decent set of strings. They feel comfortable and sound very good. I usually use D'addario's and I play a lot of heavy high gain distortion tones. I stepped out of my comfort zone on these but I'm glad I did. I definitely will be using these on all of my setups.
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2025 by Brad
    • Great Tone and Durability for Rock and Beyond!
Color: Power (11-48) Style: Single Pack Pattern Name: Strings
I’ve been using Ernie Ball Power Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings (11-48 Gauge) for a while now, and I couldn’t be happier with them. These strings are perfect for my playing style, especially if you're into rock, blues, or any genre that needs a bit of extra punch. The 11-48 gauge strikes a nice balance between thickness and playability, giving me just the right amount of tension for both rhythm and lead playing. The tone is fantastic—bright, clear, and full-bodied, without being too harsh. They really bring out the best in my guitar, and I love how consistent the sound stays over time. I’ve had these strings on for a few weeks now, and they haven’t lost their brightness or gotten overly dull like some other brands I’ve tried. Plus, the nickel-wound construction gives them a smooth feel, and they stay in tune well, even with heavy strumming or bending. I also appreciate the durability of these strings. I tend to play a lot, and these Power Slinkys hold up surprisingly well. They’re definitely more resilient than some of the other strings I’ve used in the past. Overall, I highly recommend these strings for any guitarist looking for great tone and long-lasting performance without breaking the bank. They’ve definitely become my go-to! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2024 by Chris Baham
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Color: Regular (10-46) Style: 3-Pack Pattern Name: Strings
Been using them for years. Same strings and great quality, best all around string… dependable, the secret to never breaking a string on stage, ready for this? Change them often! Just saying!
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024 by RockinRed
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nice strings. decent sound.
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2025 by Rhina1127
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Will always order these strings. Fair price and last long
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2025 by Jackie Daytona

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