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Ernie Ball 3223 Nickel Super Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 3-Pack

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Description
The Ernie Ball 3223 Nickel Super Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 3-Pack are nickel-wound strings that are precision-manufactured to Ernie Ball's exacting standards for balanced tone and long-lasting performance. The Super Slinky set is one of Ernie Ball's original gauges, beloved by legends like Jimmy Page, Angus Young, and Steve Vai for their versatility and punch. Now available in three-packs for maximum convenience, the 3223 strings are ready to electrify your playing.
Nickel-Plated Steel Provides Versatile Tone
The 3223 strings are made of nickel-plated steel wound over a tin-plated hex-shaped steel core. This combination yields a balanced tone with crisp highs, rich mids, and tight lows that work for any genre. The nickel plating also helps reduce string squeak and enhances tuning stability. With a bright yet warm voice, the 3223 set inspires confident soloing, chunky rhythms, and everything in between.
Precision-Engineered for Flawless Intonation and Playability
As pioneers of rock guitar strings, Ernie Ball is obsessive about quality. They manufacture the 3223 strings to incredibly tight tolerances, ensuring consistent gauge, tension, and intonation. The result is strings that are perfectly balanced from string to string and set to set. This precision also provides silky-smooth playability right out of the pack, with minimal string noise as you slide and bend. The 3223s make every nuance of your playing technique shine through.
Convenient Three-Pack for Efficiency
The 3223 Nickel Super Slinky Electric Guitar Strings are now available in three-packs containing three individual sets. This allows you to keep extra sets on hand so you're never caught with a dull or broken string right before a gig or recording session. Each set is packaged in Ernie Ball's patented element-shield packaging to lock in freshness and prevent corrosion until you're ready to put on a new set. With the 3-pack, you'll always have a crisp, rich-sounding set of 3223 strings ready to go.
The Choice of Legends
For over 50 years, Ernie Ball Slinky strings have been the choice of renowned guitarists in all genres of music. Icons like Jimmy Page, Angus Young, Eric Clapton, and Slash rely on Slinkys to get their iconic tone. With a pedigree like that, you know the 3223 Nickel Super Slinky strings will inspire your best playing. Experience the tone and feel that shaped the sound of rock—order your 3-pack today..


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4.89
73 Reviews
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Most Liked Positive Review
Worth the money.
I bought these and few other types of strings trying to figure out what was the best "fit" for me. I had some DR Black Beauties and they looked cool and all but don't hold a note, they go from in tune to flat to in tune back to flat. These strings have a much better sound than those did and keep a tune much better(and for only half the price). As advertised these are "super slinky" a little more than I would like and more than other strings of the same size.
Most Liked Negative Review
Don't like Ernie Ball strings
My personal experience with all Ernie Ball strings They corrode really fast. I only play the guitar at home. I don't gig. I don't go anywhere and these guitar strings do not last.
- Practicing53
- Concerts35
- Back-Up26
- Recording6
- Performing4
- Can break easy if you play with hard attack1
- Not Consistent1
- Corrode quickly1
- Experienced51
- Professional Musician9
- Novice7
- Good Tone62
- Consistent52
- Long Life43
- Well Built / Quality37
- They sound OK1
Reviewed by 73 customers
What a steal
submitted8 days ago
byChristian
fromMontgomery Village, MD
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
Great strings. Plays fast and great bends.
I love these strings
submitteda month ago
byLeif
fromSt. Paul MN
I love these strings. When I first bought them I was wondering how long it would take to crode, it's been 1 year and they are still holding strong. I know I should probably replace them, bit they did last a long time and I would recommend to anyone.
I would buy this product again
Verified Buyer
submitteda month ago
byMajor
fromSt. Louis, Mo.
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
Love these strings
I would buy this produce again
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submitteda month ago
bygene
fromgarden grove , ca.
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
the super slinky strings are great for bending, yet they hold a cord very clear without distortion.
These Are My Favorite Strings
Verified Buyer
submitted3 months ago
byDon
fromPensacola, FL
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
I just find that EB Slinky's are consistent and have great playability and tone. They seem to last fairly long too.
The only strings I use
Verified Buyer
submitted7 months ago
byRobert
fromOhio
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
I really like all the different available sizes this company produces. I use 5 different sets on my 28 guitars. It is also nice that these are not boutique strings only available in the aether but available everywhere. Been using them forever and I will continue to do so as long as they keep making them.
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submitted7 months ago
asked bylol
fromundisclosed
My boyfriend wants 11-64 gauge strings , are they these?
No, we don't have a set with a 64. 56 would be the largest.submitted2 years ago
asked byThe Girlfriend
fromSimi, CA
My boyfriend asked for Ernie Ball Super Slinky 9 Gauge strings. Is this the correct one?
Yes they are.