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The Ernie Ball Slinky Story

Ernie Ball String Explorer: Electric Slinky Nickel Wound SSSplay button

Ernie Ball String Explorer: Electric Slinky Nickel Wound SSS

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Ernie Ball: The Colors of Rock 'N' Roll

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The Ernie Ball 3221 Nickel Regular Slinky electric guitar strings 3-Pack are nickel-plated steel strings that are also Ernie Ball's top-selling electric guitar strings, favored by world-renowned guitarists for their perfectly balanced tone and unmatched durability. Now available in convenient three-set packs. The 3221 Nickel Slinky strings are precision manufactured to Ernie Ball's stringent standards to ensure rich, vibrant tone and reduced fret wear.

A Signature Balanced Tone

The 3221 Nickel Regular Slinky strings feature nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around tin-plated, hex-shaped steel cores to produce a balanced tone with crisp highs, defined mids, and controlled lows. Their medium gauge of .010 to .046 is ideal for standard tunings and provides a familiar feel for most guitarists. The nickel plating helps reduce finger squeak and enhances the strings' resonance, while the steel cores and windings enable complex overtones and harmonics.

Built to Withstand the Rigors of Performance

Ernie Ball is renowned for manufacturing durable, long-lasting strings, and the 3221 Nickel Regular Slinky set is no exception. The nickel plating protects the steel from corrosion and oxidation, enabling the strings to maintain their tone and intonation even after hours of hard playing. The steel also has a high tensile strength to prevent premature breakage. For guitarists who want strings that can keep up with their most intense practicing and performing, the 3221 Nickel Slinky set is a reliable option.

A Legacy of Innovation and Excellence

As the pioneer of rock and roll guitar strings, Ernie Ball has been revolutionizing the guitar string industry for over 50 years. Legends like Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, and Slash have relied on Ernie Ball Slinky strings to develop their signature tones. The 3221 Nickel Regular Slinky set upholds Ernie Ball's tradition of innovation and commitment to quality, providing guitarists worldwide with the tools they need to express their musical creativity.

Convenient and Sustainable Packaging

The 3221 Nickel Regular Slinky strings come in an eco-friendly three-set pack made from recycled materials, allowing guitarists to keep multiple fresh sets on hand while reducing waste. The minimal, space-efficient packaging also makes the strings easy to store until needed.

Ernie Ball 3221 Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 3-Pack
Ernie Ball 3221 Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 3-Pack

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4.91

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

The Best Strings Out There!!!!!

These Ernie Ball's are affordable and sound great on any electric. You won't regret any Ernie Ball Strings because I've tried them all but these just suit my style of play. Pick these up, you'll hear the difference.

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Great Strings Great Price

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  • I would buy this product again

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda month ago

    byMajor

    fromSt. Louis, Mo.

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Love these strings

  • My standard set

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byJordan

    fromCleveland

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Have been using Ernie ball since I began playing. Never let me down

  • Nice strings at a great price

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 months ago

    byJP

    fromDayton, OH

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I've used D'Addario XL-110s forever, but I did a set-up for a friend of mine on his custom Tele-style guitar, and as part of that, I asked him what strings he preferred. He liked the Ernie Ball Slinkys, 0.10-0.46. I was so impressed with how his guitar played and sounded, I decided I'll put these on my new HILS Next HN3 that should arrive next month.

  • They vibrate

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byRobert

    fromSpringfield Oregon

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    On guitar

  • Only strings I use on my strat

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted10 months ago

    byConor

    fromManchester, NH

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Excellent tone, long lasting

  • Strings

    3

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byRay

    fromAustin

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great Strings Great Price

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