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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Ernie' Ball (born Sherwood Roland Ball) was a musician and guitar seller hailing from California. Although he passed away in 2004, Ball's musical accessories are still sold across the globe, and renowned not only for their quality, but also for their affordability. The Ernie Ball brand is perhaps most famous for its Super, Extra, and Regular Slinky Strings, and today i'm taking a look at the latter. Legend has it that Slinky strings were developed in the 60's when Mr Ball noticed that the budding rock n' roll musicians of the day were having difficulty playing the third string of their guitars. At the time, the third string was typically of a wound construction and therefore thicker than necessary. Basically, Ball revolutionised guitar strings by bringing a thinner gauge across the range, making them easier to bend and ultimately more compatible with the genre of music that the decade was most famous for.
Constructed from nickel-plated steel (which has become the norm for Rock music), the strings are of the following gauges - 010 (top E), .013 (A), .017 (D), .026 (G), .036 (B), and .046 (bottom E). The strings are thicker than both Extra and Super Slinky, but still remain easy to bend and a pleasure to play. I find that the strings are light to the touch and are better to strum with than Super Slinkys. Like the other Ernie Ball strings that I have used in the past, the strings return a bright and clear sound with a pleasant tone. In my personal experience i've found that Regular Slinky strings last a long time, with the top E string (notorious for snapping first), time and time again surprising me with its longevity. In terms of value for money, even though they are more expensive, Ernie Ball strings last a lot longer than the ultra cheap strings from third-party brands which you can pick up on eBay. I think the impressive lifespan of Regular Slinkys comes from the fact that they're made from high quality materials, or "the finest materials around", if you are to believe the blurb on the website.
Overall, I would highly recommend these excellent guitar strings as affordable and long lasting bits 'o metal. They're easy to play (whether you're a picker or a strummer), and will suit both novices and pros alike. You only need to look at the list of guitarists who have used these strings (Slash, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai to name but a few) to know that you're dealing with a quality product.
Constructed from nickel-plated steel (which has become the norm for Rock music), the strings are of the following gauges - 010 (top E), .013 (A), .017 (D), .026 (G), .036 (B), and .046 (bottom E). The strings are thicker than both Extra and Super Slinky, but still remain easy to bend and a pleasure to play. I find that the strings are light to the touch and are better to strum with than Super Slinkys. Like the other Ernie Ball strings that I have used in the past, the strings return a bright and clear sound with a pleasant tone. In my personal experience i've found that Regular Slinky strings last a long time, with the top E string (notorious for snapping first), time and time again surprising me with its longevity. In terms of value for money, even though they are more expensive, Ernie Ball strings last a lot longer than the ultra cheap strings from third-party brands which you can pick up on eBay. I think the impressive lifespan of Regular Slinkys comes from the fact that they're made from high quality materials, or "the finest materials around", if you are to believe the blurb on the website.
Overall, I would highly recommend these excellent guitar strings as affordable and long lasting bits 'o metal. They're easy to play (whether you're a picker or a strummer), and will suit both novices and pros alike. You only need to look at the list of guitarists who have used these strings (Slash, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai to name but a few) to know that you're dealing with a quality product.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Fantastic strings, great value. The produce a well balanced and all around good clean sound on a consistent basis. No other strings come close for me, I would recommend these Ernie Balls every time - I have never had any problems with them.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
You can't go wrong with these, they feel good, sound great and last really well. The regular slinky are my favourite gauge, they are perfect for bluesy styles as they have a good, meaty sound but 'shredders' may want to go for the pink 'super slinky' pack for a faster action and easier bending.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
nice strings - good value
I bought these strings to use on my acoustic guitar and liked them so much I bought another two sets, one for my electric guitar and a spare set just in case their needed... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Mr. Gilbert Anderson
1 Set of Ernie Ball regular slinky electric strings
I bought these strings for my electric guitar, as the original strings were not staying in tune and were breaking. Very nice set of strings, produce a good tone. Would buy again.
Published 3 months ago by Ms. P. L. Gerrard
1 set of Ernie Ball Regular Slinky electric Guitar strings
I bought these strings for my electric guitar, as the original strings were not staying in tune. Very nice set of strings, give a lovely sound. Would use again.
Published 4 months ago by Saul
These have really made a difference!
I don't normally write many reviews as to be honest not many products I buy make me feel motivated to do so. HOWEVER these guitar strings have given my music much more depth... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dave
Ernie is really on the ball.
I highly recommend these 'Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Guitar Strings.' They are great quality, sound fantastic and are long lasting. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Tunertaylor
Great stuff!
The strings are great, they play perfectly and are really balanced for whatever I feel like playing, and they last for ages because they're really great quality. Read more
Published 6 months ago by some guy
good
Order come quickly ,This is first time use this product. Pretty nice sound of the string. Will recommend for anybody looking for the electric guitar string. Read more
Published 6 months ago by jaff90110
Great guitar strings
Excellent strings.arrived very promptly and in perfect condition. Would definitely purchase this brand again and use the same supplier.very happy customer.
Published 7 months ago by A. Clark
Heart Strings
Hi I've used Ernie Ball 10-46 Gauge on all of my guitars.
I played in a band for 17 years and Ernie Ball was their with me. Read more
I played in a band for 17 years and Ernie Ball was their with me. Read more
Published 7 months ago by BJ Loughton
Good Product
As expected, the usual Ernie Ball quality. Delivered as described by the seller, on time, at a good price. No complaints.
Published 7 months ago by A. Jones
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