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Ernie Ball Super Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 9-42 Gauge (P02223)

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Color: Super (9-42)


Size: Single Pack


Features

  • Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more
  • One of the original Slinky gauges, Super Slinky has remained one of the most popular electric guitar strings for decades
  • 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

Description

Ernie Ball Super Slinky electric guitar strings are one of the original Slinky gauges and are played by Jimmy Page, Iron Maiden, Angus Young, and legions of guitarists around the globe. These electric guitar strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency, optimum performance, and long life. Super 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. Super Slinky gauges are .009 .011 .016 .024 .032 .042 . From the Manufacturer Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges . 009, . 011, . 016, . 024w, . 032, . 042

Brand: Ernie Ball


String Gauge: .009


Color: Super (9-42)


Instrument: Electric Guitar


String Material Type: Nickel


Brand Name: Ernie Ball


Instrument: Electric Guitar


Number of Items: 1


Global Trade Identification Number: 34


UPC: 749699122234


Unit Count: 1 Count


Included Components: Strings only


Item Type Name: Electric Guitar Strings


Item Weight: 27.22 g


Manufacturer: Ernie Ball Music Man


Model Name: Super Slinky


Model Number: P02223


Manufacturer Part Number: P02223


Set Name: Super Slinky


Warranty Description: None.


String Material Type: Nickel


Coating Description: coated


Body Material Type: Nickel


Material Type: Nickel


String Gauge: .009


Color: Super (9-42)


Finish Type: Uncoated


Sound Profile: Balanced


Recommended Uses For Product: Electric Guitar


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Good for the price
Color: Regular (10-46) Size: Single Pack
Review Image by Beckett Windham
I’ve been using Ernie Ball Slinky strings for a while and they never disappoint. They have a bright, clear tone and feel smooth and comfortable under the fingers. Bending and playing chords feels easy, and they hold their tuning well. They also seem to last a good amount of time with regular playing. Overall, these are reliable, great-sounding strings and a solid choice for both beginners and experienced guitar players. Definitely recommend! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2026 by Beckett Windham
    • Ernie Ball Rides to the Top
Color: Extra (8-38) Size: 3-Pack
These strings are consistent and last a long time with proper care and maintenance. I'd compare them to ANY other strings out there for quality and especially the price. I buy the three pack and save a lot of money. Plus, they sound great on my Strat, Streamliner Jet and my Telecaster semi hollow body. The clarity and tone are very bright and the sustain is remarkable. I love the nickel coated steel strings because of their flexibility and ability to hold tune. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2026 by Tim Bell
    • Great Strings
Color: Regular (10-46) Size: 3-Pack
I always trust Ernie Ball guitar strings. They've never let me down in all my years of using them. They sound great and are durable. I highly recommend these strings. Try em out you won't be disappointed.
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2026 by Amazon Customer
    • great Strings
Color: Hybrid (9-46) Size: 3-Pack
These are great strings! Heavy top- smaller bottom. Great tone and the strings hold up well! Great value!
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2026 by Beau Fam
    • Awesome guitar strings
Color: Regular (10-46) Size: 3-Pack
I have been using these stings since the mid 70’s. Whatever type of playing, or guitar there is a string that will make you happy , sound great and stay in tune
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2026 by Alan Lucero
    • Super Slinky are too slinky for me.
Color: Regular (10-46) Size: 3-Pack
I tried the Super Slinky's for the first time, and the tension is so low it feels weird to me, hard to get used to. Crazy bendable. I'll probably go back to Regulars. But EB makes good strings.
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2026 by Amazon Customer
    • Awesome strings.
Color: Regular (10-46) Size: Single Pack
These are great strings. Hold up well and have awesome sound quality. I've restrung two guitars with these. Won't get any other strings from now on.
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2026 by Charlene Pokallus
    • quality and price
Color: Extra (8-38) Size: 3-Pack
excellent strings, light and east to bend, more comfortable than heavier strings, nickel makes playing easy. surprisingly they stay in tune longer than expected.
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2026 by Lloyd R. Drake

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