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Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 2221 (10-46) Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings

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Description
The Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 2221 (10-46) Nickel Wound electric guitar strings have garnered an esteemed reputation with guitarists all around the world for a reason. An industry standard for guitar strings, no matter what you're playing on—regular Slinkys always manage to bring out the integrity of your guitar’s sound. With long-lasting durability and excellent bendability, these strings help to balance out your guitar acoustics for an even and rich tone.
Top-of-the-Line Quality
Ernie Ball strings have been used by professional musicians around the world since the 1960s. They are finely crafted with a Custom Gauge set: .010, .013, .017, .026w, .036 and .046, for that perfect bendy quality that is missing from other 10s. Manufactured with nickel plating, these are high-carbon, specially tempered steel wires, wrapped around a hexagon-shaped core to create that perfect tonal balance for your guitar. Made with playability and comfort in mind, these were designed to allow all guitarists to shape their own sound easily, no matter how long or short they've been playing for.
World-Renowned Reputation
There is a reason rock icons such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Pete Townsend (to name a few), have continued to used and still use Slinkys. These strings hold up remarkably well to heavy playing, giving a reliability that can't be beaten. Whether you’re firing off a solo fingerstyle or flatpicking, Slinkys offer you the most versatility. Specially crafted, for a precise, customized sound and feel, the warm, balanced tone they provide is rich enough to make any player an Ernie Ball loyalist.


Features
- Nickel-plated steel strings
- Gauge: .010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046
- Tapered design for maximum vibration
- Made in the USA
- Environmentally friendly packaging
- Sealed airtight to preserve freshness
- Balanced tension for great tone
- Corrosion resistant
- Flexible and long lasting
- Compatible with most standard electric guitars
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315 Reviews
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Most Liked Positive Review
Amazing improvement in sound
I have always replaced the strings on my Fender American Deluxe Strat with the factory recommended Fender Strings. I did a bit of research and selected these Slinky Strings for a try. What a difference... I should have ditched the Fender manual a long time ago. The guitar sounds noticeably better and the strings sustain forever compared to the Fender strings.
Most Liked Negative Review
Good strings but very LOUD
Stringed guitar, tuned it, and after only 5 minutes of pulling and bending them they were broken in and no longer getting stretched out of tune. The tone is alright and their durable. My issue is with how loud they are. I play with heavy distortion, on a Blackstar tube amp with distortion pedals, and I've never had such loud strings. Changing position on fretboard causes a LOUD dragging scratching sound. Never had this issue with other strings playing same stuff so it's not a technique problem. I can dampen strings no problem, but it's a problem when playing fast stuff and there is no time for it. Since then I've changed strings and no longer have this problem.
- Practicing165
- Concerts112
- Back-Up81
- Playing1
- Recording1
- Breaks Easy7
- None4
- Not Consistent3
- Poor Tone Quality3
- No cons1
- Experienced138
- Novice51
- Professional Musician36
- Child4
- Good Tone192
- Consistent181
- Long Life134
- Well Built / Quality134
- Great Sound1
Reviewed by 315 customers
I will buy these again
submitted5 days ago
byRyan
fromLos Angeles, CA
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
These work very well on my guitar. They're durable, reliable and provide good balance at a reasonable price point.
I would definitely buy again.
submitted20 days ago
bykevin
fromTioga pa.
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
I like the 10/46s they work great just what I needed. I would definitely buy this product again.i really like the earnie ball brand that's all I ever use.
Broken 13 Gauge
submitteda month ago
byNick
fromOxford Valley PA
Two 13 Gauge strings broke while I was restringing my guitar, only that string.
Quality strings and a decent price..
submitted2 months ago
byScott
fromGeorgia
I use Ernie Ball 10's on my les Paul's and they love them...they stay in tune...no breakage and they last...
I buy this product absolutely all the time.
Verified Buyer
submitted2 months ago
byBlaine
fromFresno, Ca
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
Great product, great price, overall my day one and the kind of guitar strings i pass out to all my little buddies.
Good strings no complains
Verified Buyer
submitted2 months ago
byCharlie
fromHolliston,MA
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
Plays very well can't really go wrong with these. #sweepstakes
Q&A
Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.
submitted4 years ago
asked byTina
fromFreedom,ca
Can I put these on my Yamaha f310 acoustic guitar? I've never done this before. Are there instructional videos?
It is not recommendedsubmitted4 years ago
asked byScott
fromFresno,ca.
Are they good for acustic guitar
These are made fro electric modelssubmitted5 years ago
asked byChris
fromLemon Grove, CA
what gauge string does the Rogue RR100 electric guitar utilize ? Asking so i can buy extra packs to have on hand if the original strings need servicing
They're 10's.submitted5 years ago
asked byMike
fromHonolulu, HI
Hello! I have some questions to ask since it's my first time replacing my guitar strings :] -How many strings are there in 1 pack? -I'm looking to purchase a fresh new set of 6 strings for my electric guitar, but do I buy the packs individually? Or do I buy the 6 pack bundle? Thank you :)
a full set of strings (6). 1 pack will contact the strings needs for your guitarsubmitted6 years ago
asked byGT
fromDenver Colorado
So how do I change a string?
Please contact a Customer Service Agent for trouble shooting inquiriessubmitted6 years ago
asked byditi
fromundisclosed
does this include all 6 guitar strings?
Yes, this is a full setsubmitted6 years ago
asked byTalldog
fromReno. Nevada
Can I use these strings on a acoustic guitar?
These are electric guitar strings, so they cannot be used on an acoustic guitar.submitted6 years ago
asked bySolo
fromundisclosed
Does it come with all 6 electric guitar strings for only $5?
This set does come with all 6 electric guitar strings.