Product Description
Ernie Ball Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are the industry standard for tone, performance, and reliability. Trusted by musicians worldwide, these strings are precision-wound with nickel-plated steel for a balanced tone that suits a wide range of musical styles. Each set features custom gauges tailored to enhance playability, articulation, and tuning stability—whether you're playing standard, drop, baritone, 7-string, or 8-string guitars.

Classic Slinky Series

The core of Ernie Ball’s lineup – iconic feel and balanced tone.

• 2223 Super Slinky – 9, 11, 16, 24, 32, 42

• 2221 Regular Slinky – 10, 13, 17, 26, 36, 46

• 2220 Power Slinky – 11, 14, 18p, 28, 38, 48

• 2225 Extra Slinky – 8, 11, 14, 22, 30, 38

• 2626 Not Even Slinky – 12, 16, 24p, 32, 44, 56

• 2627 Beefy Slinky – 11, 15, 22p, 30, 42, 54

• 2618 Magnum Slinky – 12, 16, 22w, 32, 44, 56

Hybrid Slinky Series

Mixes light top strings with heavier bottoms for punch and flexibility.

• 2222 Hybrid Slinky – 9, 11, 16, 26, 36, 46

• 2215 Skinny Top Heavy Bottom – 10, 13, 17, 30, 42, 52

Custom Gauge Slinky Series

Modern gauges for players seeking refined tension and tone.

• 2211 Mondo Slinky – 10.5, 13.5, 17.5, 30, 42, 52

• 2212 Primo Slinky – 9.5, 12, 16, 24, 34, 44

• 2213 Mega Slinky – 10.5, 13.5, 17.5, 28, 38, 48

• 2226 Burly Slinky – 11, 14, 18p, 30, 42, 52

• 2227 Ultra Slinky – 10, 13, 17, 28, 38, 48

• 2214 Mammoth Slinky – 12, 16, 24w, 34, 48, 62

Signature Series

Created with artists for signature tone and feel.

• 2218 Silver Slinky (John Mayer Signature) – 10.5, 13.5, 17.5, 27, 37, 47

Extended Range Slinky Series

Optimized for 7- and 8-string guitars.

• 2620 7-String Power Slinky – 11, 14, 18p, 28, 38, 48, 58

• 2621 7-String Regular Slinky – 10, 13, 17, 26, 36, 46, 56

• 2623 7-String Super Slinky – 9, 11, 16, 24, 32, 42, 52

• 2625 8-String Slinky – 10, 13, 17, 30, 42, 54, 64, 74