Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Stainless Steel Electric Guitar Strings, 10-46 Gauge (P02246)
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Brand | Ernie Ball |
String Gauge | .010 - .046 |
Color | Regular (10-46) |
Instrument | Electric Guitar |
String Material Type | Stainless Steel |
About this item
- Stainless steel wrap wire
- Brighter tone and longer life
- Contains no Nickel
- Element Shield Packaging prolongs string life and keeps strings as fresh as the day they were made
- Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials
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Product information
Item Weight | 1.18 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 0.25 x 4.5 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
ASIN | B0002DUWB2 |
Item model number | P02246 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,484 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #30 in Electric Guitar Strings |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 5, 2006 |
Color Name | Regular (10-46) |
String Gauge | .010 - .046 |
String Material | Stainless Steel |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Size | Regular |
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Product Description
Ernie Ball Slinky Stainless Steel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from stainless steel wire wrapped around tin plated, hex shaped, steel core wire. These strings provide brighter tone and longer string life due to stainless steels inherent anti-corrosive properties.Gauges .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
From the manufacturer
About Ernie Ball
- Our Legacy
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- Ernie Ball, the world’s leading manufacturer of strings and accessories, has been making high-quality electric guitar and bass strings since 1962. World-class players like Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Slash, Jimmy Page, and Buddy Guy have all played Ernie Ball strings to create their unique sound. We use the latest technologies and finest materials to continuously enhance your playing experience and provide an unparalleled palette of expressive options.
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Ernie Ball, the world’s leading manufacturer of strings and accessories, has been making high-quality electric guitar and bass strings since 1962. World-class players like Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Slash, and Jimmy Page have all played Ernie Ball strings to create their unique sound.
We use the latest technologies and finest materials to continuously enhance your playing experience and provide an unparalleled palette of expressive options.
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Value for money | 4.4 | 4.6 | — | 4.2 | 4.3 | 5.0 |
Longevity | 4.2 | 4.5 | — | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.8 |
Brightness | 4.9 | 4.6 | — | — | 4.7 | 5.0 |
Stability | — | 4.6 | — | 3.8 | — | 4.8 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | MUSCELL | Amazon.com | Best Deal Music |
instrument | Electric Guitar | Electric Guitar | Electric Guitar | Electric Guitar | Electric Guitar | Electric Guitar |
string material | Stainless Steel | Nickel and Steel | Stainless Steel | — | Coated Nickel Steel | nickel plated steel |
string gauge | .010 - .046 | .010 - .046 | Extra Light | — | .010 - .046 | 0.01 |
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Customers like the quality, sound quality and value of the musical instrument strings. For example, they mention they're long-lasting, bright sounding and have high notes pinch harmonics. Some appreciate the tuning, and appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on corrosion protection, and comfort.
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Customers like the quality of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they are long-lasting, have great sustain, and are resistant to abuse. Some say that the stainless steel strings perform better than their old nickel wound strings, and that they take a lot of abuse and keep their tune.
"...Strings stretched out quickly and sound great. Great price on a long lasting set of stainless strings." Read more
"...18 months of playing, and they are still going strong, and no other strings have broken since. Now, that's outstanding!..." Read more
"...But if you need strings and want to play they get the job done quite well...." Read more
"...But tuned down, they feel sloppy. So I bought several packs of these Ernie Ball’s...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the musical instrument strings. They say that they sound nice, bright, and have good tone. Some customers also mention that the strings are louder through the amp, but not as loud acoustically. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sound and feel of the strings.
"...Strings stretched out quickly and sound great. Great price on a long lasting set of stainless strings." Read more
"...Great sounding strings and they’ve lasted as long as the GHS strings before needing changed." Read more
"...They sound good, but it has a bit of a rattle on the lower E and A. Are these better than $10-15 strings? No, they are about even...." Read more
"...If you attack the mid strings at mid neck you get a very sharp sound that can only be had with new strings." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the musical instrument strings. They say that they are great strings for the money, affordable, dependable, and workable. Some say that the life of these strings is worth the value.
"...Strings stretched out quickly and sound great. Great price on a long lasting set of stainless strings." Read more
"...because my string broke, I highly recommend these as a cheaper alternative to other strings...." Read more
"Clearly labeled, individually packaged. Great quality, sounds great. Affordable! Recommended!" Read more
"...Mostly I like the sound and I feel they are reasonably priced. Lately, I've been experimenting with these Stainless strings in 9-42 size...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the tuning of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they stay in tune, maintain tuning very well, and hold their tunings very well. Some say that the strings can take a lot of abuse and still keep their tune.
"Very comfortable on my fingertips. Bending is way easier. They stay in tune and do not get as dirty as nickel." Read more
"...have another delightfully unusual quality also in that they seem to stay in tune even vast with temperature changes which is great when gigging in..." Read more
"These maintain tuning very well, of course a lot of that also depends on guitar." Read more
"Not my favorite brand but these strings take a lot of abuse and keep their tune...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they brighten up a guitar, have a brighter tone, and shine clean. They produce some of the best overtones when played through an overdriven amp. Customers also say that the strings look good on their guitar and are particularly nice played clean through good single coils.
"...Yes, they look good on my guitar too (2000 Fender Squier Affinity, my modified to “11” practice guitar)...." Read more
"...They are particularly nice played clean through some good single coils. They do fine under heavy overdrive, but shine clean...." Read more
"...They sound perfect and look great. Happy that I don’t have to worry about them breaking easy or cutting tiny fingers...." Read more
"...very true and seem to almost burst out of the amp; they produce some of the best overtones when played thru an overdriven Twin Reverb...." Read more
Customers find the musical instrument string perfect for their nickel allergy.
"...These strings are also good if you have a nickel allergy." Read more
"Perfect for my nickel allergy. replacing my bridge for stainless steel as well...." Read more
"You can use ir for a long time, sounds good and is the solution for nickel allergy" Read more
"As well as being good for nickel allergies, These have surprising corrosion resistant properties." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the comfort of the musical instrument strings. Some mention that they feel very comfortable in their fingertips, and easy on their fingers. They also grip with great control when they bend or play wide vibrato. However, others say that they don't feel particularly good, corroded, and lack the warmth and feeling of other types or gauges.
"...They don't oxidize and wear-out because of it, and they feel good on my fingers...." Read more
"...that I think they won't fit everybody's taste, because they lack the warmth and feeling of other types or gauges, so proceed carefully." Read more
"Very comfortable on my fingertips. Bending is way easier. They stay in tune and do not get as dirty as nickel." Read more
"...Value for money is insane and they are comfortable too. Although do be warned, I would only use this with a stainless steel fresh guitar...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the corrosion protection of the musical instrument strings. Some mention that they have surprising corrosion resistant properties, don't oxidize, and wear-out, while others say that they rust very quickly.
"...Which of course results in them getting a rough coating of oxidation that makes it hard on softening fingers to play...." Read more
"...They don't oxidize and wear-out because of it, and they feel good on my fingers...." Read more
"...I can find no other explanation for these rusted regions on the coils. Something got on them during packaging...." Read more
"...With all this and the corrosion protection factor, I think these are my strings of choice now...." Read more
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Reviewed, March 6, 2022.
It's interesting how I found these Ernie Ball Stainless-Steel Electric Guitar Strings. I was looking for some Elixir Strings because I had them on most of my guitars, or at least used to, they have a protective coating to prevent wear and tear. Unfortunately, I had the misfortune of having too many no#4 and No#1 strings break with this brand. So, I thought I'd search for an alternative, and I found Ernie Ball. First, I bought size 11 stainless steel, was impressed. Then, decided to buy several six-packs size 10-46, and haven't looked back since.
Yes, these Ernie Ball strings are stainless steel, which I am impressed with! They don't oxidize and wear-out because of it, and they feel good on my fingers. Yes, they look good on my guitar too (2000 Fender Squier Affinity, my modified to “11” practice guitar). Yes, ever since I installed them, only the first string broke after 8 months of playing. Think about that for a moment, these strings have lasted more than 6 months which, for me, is the average lifetime of my strings. Overall, the majority of the stings have endured 18 months of playing, and they are still going strong, and no other strings have broken since. Now, that's outstanding!
I'll bet you're wondering why I said “no” in the title. It is because these strings don't sound as great, when played with a “clean” sound on my amplifier, as opposed to other brand strings. But, I will admit, with a bit of amplifier and effects tweaking I can get them to sound exceptionally well. That begs the question, would I use these strings for a live performance or studio? Yes, I would.
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2022
Reviewed, March 6, 2022.
It's interesting how I found these Ernie Ball Stainless-Steel Electric Guitar Strings. I was looking for some Elixir Strings because I had them on most of my guitars, or at least used to, they have a protective coating to prevent wear and tear. Unfortunately, I had the misfortune of having too many no#4 and No#1 strings break with this brand. So, I thought I'd search for an alternative, and I found Ernie Ball. First, I bought size 11 stainless steel, was impressed. Then, decided to buy several six-packs size 10-46, and haven't looked back since.
Yes, these Ernie Ball strings are stainless steel, which I am impressed with! They don't oxidize and wear-out because of it, and they feel good on my fingers. Yes, they look good on my guitar too (2000 Fender Squier Affinity, my modified to “11” practice guitar). Yes, ever since I installed them, only the first string broke after 8 months of playing. Think about that for a moment, these strings have lasted more than 6 months which, for me, is the average lifetime of my strings. Overall, the majority of the stings have endured 18 months of playing, and they are still going strong, and no other strings have broken since. Now, that's outstanding!
I'll bet you're wondering why I said “no” in the title. It is because these strings don't sound as great, when played with a “clean” sound on my amplifier, as opposed to other brand strings. But, I will admit, with a bit of amplifier and effects tweaking I can get them to sound exceptionally well. That begs the question, would I use these strings for a live performance or studio? Yes, I would.
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024
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