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Ernie Ball 2225 Extra Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - .008-.038

.008-.038 Custom Gauge Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Wound, Extra Slinky
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The Slinky Strings!

Ernie Ball strings have been a top choice for players of all types since the early 1960s, when guitarists came into Ernie Ball's music store, customizing their string gauges to make their axes easier to play. After fruitless attempts to interest major guitar manufacturers in a lighter set of strings, Ernie Ball decided to start making his own. When you open a pack of his strings today, you know you're getting a quality set of strings designed to give you great tone, reliable performance, and long life. You can't go wrong when you string up with Ernie Ball strings!

Ernie Ball's Extra Slinky Blue electric guitar strings are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a tin-plated hex-shaped steel core wire. They offer a great balanced sound that's neither bright nor too dark.

Ernie Ball Extra Slinky Blue Electric Guitar Strings Features at a Glance:
  • Type: Electric, 6-string
  • .008, .011, .014, .022, .030, .038
  • Balanced sound
  • Tin-plated hex steel core
  • Nickel-plated steel wrap
Ernie Ball nickel wound strings make your electric guitar sound and play great!
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Tech Specs

  • Guitar Type: Electric Guitar
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Coated: No
  • Gauges: .008, .011, .014, .022w, .030, .038
  • Core Material: Tin-plated Hexagonal Steel
  • Winding Material: Nickel Plated Steel
  • Winding Type: Round Wound
  • Manufacturer Part Number: P02225

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Rated 4/5

"Boy, why you workin' so hard?"

After some carpal tunnel flareups that surfaced earlier this year, I was looking to go down in gauges to give my hands a bit of a break when doing some wild bends during solos (think EVH, Dimebag, Gilmour). It was either sacrifice playing how I play or go down a gauge. Enter these. The slight adjustment to your playing technique is well worth the reward of playing 8s. I got used to them very quickly & they take all the abuse I can throw at them. No breaks at all, even with repeated 2.5 step bends. They last quite a while during a string of indoor shows. It's a different story with outdoor shows in the Texas summer heat. But at this price, it's manageable.

My rep cut me a deal because I bought in bulk (25 sets). I'm sold.
Rated 5/5

nice feel with a nice sound

Slinkys seem to not stretch out quickly therefore no matter where you play, fret 1 or fret 20, they maintain pitch. They play well and have a nice sound.
Rated 5/5

Nice sound, easy to bend strings

Nice sound, easy to play, easy to bend a note note and a half. Having Fun with the ability to bend strings so easily
Rated 5/5

I FRIGGIN LOVE EM!!

I put these strings on a Squier Bullet Mustang HH and they are so nice. Bending these strings is easier than putting on pants. They sound very clear and are easy on the fingers. It probably wasn't a good idea to put these on a guitar after lowering the action. The frets buzz like crazy, but that's my fault (oops). Anyways, I highly suggest putting these on your guitar. You will not regret it!
Music background: Si hablo espanol.
Rated 5/5

EB Extra Slinkys

I started playing with EB Super Slinkys, and as soon as the Extra Slinkys came out, I was down! Have never looked back. I love wild bends. I also have big hands which doesn't make sense. I tried a set of the lightest Guage Fender strings, but went back to Extra Slinkys. I just bought a Jackson Pro Series with a Floyd Rose Special and I'm going to use them for that too. I worked with steel when I was younger and I'm getting an MRC/MRI from my doctor to find out where the nerve loss is coming from. I hope he can help me, because while I'm Left handed, I was only 12 when I bought my first guitar. I honestly didn't know they made Left handed guitars until it was too late to try to start over. I'm literally praying, because I'm certain all of you who read this would feel as empty as I do, not being able to make it do whatever I want to. It's been the most wonderful journey, and to be able to make people happy has been a bonus for me. Thank you for any well wishers and prayers.
Music background: Lead Guitarist, Blues and Rock
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