

🎸 Feel the Slinky difference — play faster, sound brighter, stay legendary!
Ernie Ball Extra Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings (8-38 gauge) offer ultra-light tension for effortless playability and a bright, balanced tone. Made in California with premium nickel-plated steel and protected by Element Shield packaging, these strings deliver consistent performance and long-lasting freshness. Favored by guitar legends worldwide, they’re perfect for players seeking speed, clarity, and iconic sound.







| ASIN | B000MFN8B6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #1 in Electric Guitar Strings |
| Color Name | Extra (8-38) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (124,984) |
| Date First Available | August 11, 2005 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.011 ounces |
| Item model number | P02225 |
| Material Type | Nickel |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 0.25 x 4.5 inches |
| Size | Single Pack |
| String Gauge | Extra Light |
| String Material | Nickel |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |
J**K
Affordable way to sound and play different.
Trying different gauge strings is fun and affordable way to find that tone you want to nail. I play 11’s and was skeptical. I put them on my Epiphone Firebird and they sound good unplugged and are gnarly with my Orange Rocker 30. For me, it enables me to hear more nuances out of my left hand and thats kinda important. Try them and if you dont like them, youre out 8$. No bigs.
M**N
Great guitar strings
These are great guitar strings. I personally love these, and I think they're of great quality. I got a 3 pack, and have gone through two: one on a brand new Stratocaster, and one on a vintage 60's Kent Lido. Both have held up amazingly, and sound really good. The package doesn't lie: They are slinky, but just the right amount. I'm able to comfortably pull off bends. I'm also able to tune from E standard to drop D and not have to retune almost at all, which is nice.
C**A
Strings
I have no words the strings are the best I am really impressed and the sound is great really great price great strings.
J**E
Super light but play amazing
I have used Ernie Ball strings now for years and the quality is always great. I thought I would try these zippyies and they are light but still strong. They still sound bright and warm. Ty may feel great and play amazing like all the other Ernie Ball strings.
P**Z
Ernie Ball Strings are the Best!
Ernie Ball strings are the world standard as they created the modern sets that all manufacturers use. They are consistent, reliable, and sound great. The individual packaging makes them easier to install, in my opinion, as compared the other big brand's strings that come in one tangled mess. The tone is bright and even across the range, producing a sharp, punchy notes with ample output. They feel great under the hands and have enough length to string up even the longest scale length guitars and they hold up for hours before losing their tone. There's no reason to buy any other strings as the wide array of sizes fits any instrument for any style of music.
K**Y
Good strings
Nice strings, great tone and feel Strings came bent in packaging but does not affect playability. Arrived on time
S**N
Everyday Strings
I use slinkies for my project guitars and others that I will burn through strings. They're inexpensive, but a great value for the money, as they are solid as can be. Nickel wrapped steel gives a nice clarity and brightness to a warm nickel sound, so these can cover quite a few musical bases.
L**T
Perfect buy
Fantastic quality. Just restrung my electric guitar and these are smooth and hold a great tune and sound. Definitely will purchase again
A**R
Good
R**E
Encordoamento excelente, realmente original, muito resistentes e com excelente timbre, ótimo custo benefício.
M**T
Amazing sound and feel!
B**R
OK
J**L
Not well balanced in tension. Sad
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