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Ernie Ball 2220 Power Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - .011-.048

.011-.048 Custom Gauge Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Wound, Power Slinky
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Power Slinky Purple 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 Power Slinky Purple 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 Power Slinky Purple Electric Guitar Strings Features at a Glance:
  • Type: Electric, 6-string
  • .011, .014, .018p, .028, .038, .048
  • 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: .011, .014, .018p, .028, .038, .048
  • Core Material: Tin-plated Hexagonal Steel
  • Winding Material: Nickel Plated Steel
  • Winding Type: Round Wound
  • Manufacturer Part Number: P02220

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Solid Strings

I've used .011s on multiple guitars for many musical styles. They sound great.
Music background: Music Producer
Rated 5/5

Awesome. Thick, full, yet soooo playable.

I use these power slinkys on my Strats and Teles. Much bigger tone, allows for faster tremolo picking. Let's me dig into the strings more to get a little more tone pushing through my single coils. Have been using multiple gauge Slinkys for more years than I can remember. Would never switch to another brand. I often try different acoustic strings, but when it comes to my electrics, it's Ernie Ball Slinkys every single time without fail.
Music background: guitarist
Rated 5/5

Top Wrapped Les Paul

Been using Ernie Ball strings since 1969 ... why change now? I thought I'd try a heavier gauge string on my LP after trying the "top-wrapped" idea ... glad I did, Now, I have to order 12 sets to my LP ...
Music background: Guitar Player
Rated 5/5

Ernie Ball Power Slinky's Rock!

I put these on my Schecter Tempest Custom because I wanted a little heavier tone and something that would sound and feel great if I ever downtuned. These strings were the answer! I have always loved and played Regular Slinky's, so I gave these a try and they rock! Try em'!
Music background: Passion and hobby. Played is bands. Musician.
Rated 5/5

GREAT FOR DOWNTUNING!

We play some songs that are tuned a full step, and a full step with 6th string down another full (like drop d) and these fill the need very well. Sound full and stay in tune. I've used Ernie Balls Super Slinky off and on for years and recommend them and Power Slinky to everyone!
So if you are into lower tunings, give these a try!
Music background: Professional musician
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