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Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-String
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  • captainfarrellcaptainfarrell

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 04/17/06 at 14:17
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    Best cords on which I played, I do not use it after trying several manufacturers (like electric acoustic). they are really brings out the qualities of a good guitar, I particularly like the consistency of his bass. when the most high strings, strength allows them to bully fun and carefree try the bends of three tones and a half!
    in short, very good string, a good playing comfort and lasting good life, rich enough in general sounds and good consistency
  • CatharsisCatharsis

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 10/29/06 at 03:47
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    Well ... what ... Ernie Ball
  • jeanseb.valettejeanseb.valette

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 01/19/10 at 09:07
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    Hello,
    personally I rather use the 9-42 shooting but is also available on the website or given me I have a very interesting price:
    http://zielone.free.fr/product_info.php/products_id/30
  • Jp6l6Jp6l6

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 08/11/08 at 18:13
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    These are exactly the ropes I needed a long time and I do not know! I use them in normal tuning.
    I used to use Dean Markley Hendrix .11-.52 and doing some shopping on eBay USA, I saw by chance that a trader sold Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky twelve games a Price interesting. I thought that, for the same metals, .11-.54, was not to be a harder and just be a good deal. However, I do not seen the floor ... .22
    For me these strings are a miracle my sound has never been so much punch.
    As in acoustics, I play on .13-.56, I n'prouve no difficulty pulling adapt it bends and pose no problem.
    The must is that they come back to me 3.66 / game TTC.
  • ricoutericoute

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 03/30/10 at 00:59
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    It's been 2-3 years.

    No I recovered the guitar with this choice of strings.

    The sound is well balanced rendering good enough, it's that if you change strings that perceives a difference (eg. In relation to the Elixir Light 10/46 cf my view it)

    The harmonic rendering is average and the friction of the finger too Introduced in corrlation no doubt.

    Affordable price 8.50 (Elixir is 2 times more expensive !!!)
    So essentially sound rsultat infrieur Elixir half price, you can not have it all !!!!

    I do not think the choice again, I'll try to find an intermediary model with the sound qualities of the Elixir but with a lower price as the desti- nations most recently sries Fender Supe…
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    It's been 2-3 years.

    No I recovered the guitar with this choice of strings.

    The sound is well balanced rendering good enough, it's that if you change strings that perceives a difference (eg. In relation to the Elixir Light 10/46 cf my view it)

    The harmonic rendering is average and the friction of the finger too Introduced in corrlation no doubt.

    Affordable price 8.50 (Elixir is 2 times more expensive !!!)
    So essentially sound rsultat infrieur Elixir half price, you can not have it all !!!!

    I do not think the choice again, I'll try to find an intermediary model with the sound qualities of the Elixir but with a lower price as the desti- nations most recently sries Fender Super Bullets.
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  • megadamsmegadams

    Ernie Ball is the "Ball"

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 10/17/13 at 01:11
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    How long have you use it?
    Since I play guitar then 16 years, I was used on a lot of guitars and microphones assets and liabilities I never been disappointed configurations.
    Have you tried many other models before buying it?
    Not when I start playing the guitar I was adopted on without knowing what they were worth, but of course I was attracted by their advertising and countless recognized guitarist who used them, which m has not help trying other brands eventually example (D'Addario, Elixir, etc ...) but I remain faithful to my Ernie Ball for their excellent quality / price ratio.
    What is the particular feature you like best and least?
    What I like least nothing really.
    What I lik…
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    How long have you use it?
    Since I play guitar then 16 years, I was used on a lot of guitars and microphones assets and liabilities I never been disappointed configurations.
    Have you tried many other models before buying it?
    Not when I start playing the guitar I was adopted on without knowing what they were worth, but of course I was attracted by their advertising and countless recognized guitarist who used them, which m has not help trying other brands eventually example (D'Addario, Elixir, etc ...) but I remain faithful to my Ernie Ball for their excellent quality / price ratio.
    What is the particular feature you like best and least?
    What I like least nothing really.
    What I like the most reliable since they review the packaging, the touch, the sound in distortion for both riffs to the solos, although it very quickly lose their visual brightness (but this is very important) especially if you have a sweating acid which is my case, but the sound is excellent and long if you clean the strings after playing, I personally preferred the sound rather than visual appearance ;)
    How would you rate the quality / price?
    The value for money is in my opinion a great from the moment they control batch and on the internet.
    With experience, you do again this choice?
    Without any hesitation they sound much my game and my sound.
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  • Thierry255Thierry255

    Perfectly satisfied, why look elsewhere for more money?

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 06/04/13 at 01:52
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    Used for ten years.
    Equipent my 3 guitars (Fender Mex Strat Squier Series 95, G & L Tribute ASAT Deluxe Carved Top and Tele Deluxe '74).
    Never disappointed (though I play every day, and I'm not soft ^ ^).
    I tried a few years ago other models without being overwhelmed by the competition.
    It is true that these relatively strings lose their shine, but I do not count on my set of strings to give me the same brightness, but on my microphone or my amp so I did not worry to detail.
    I find the quality report - more honest price.
    I remake that choice again without hesitation!
  • tarrtimetarrtime

    New Strings Make All the Difference

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 02/25/13 at 11:17
    I have been playing Ernie Ball regular slinky strings for more than 10 years. I typically change the strings on my electric guitar once a month, or even more often if I am recording. Probably the biggest tip I can give someone that is either new to playing the guitar, or is looking for a simple way to improve the tone of their guitar - change the strings. I know too many people that never change their strings until something breaks. This is the easiest way to insure that your guitar sounds dull and lifeless until the next time your strings break. The Ernie Ball slinky strings are the cheapest way to keep your guitar sounding good. Every time you put a new set on your guitar will sound…
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    I have been playing Ernie Ball regular slinky strings for more than 10 years. I typically change the strings on my electric guitar once a month, or even more often if I am recording. Probably the biggest tip I can give someone that is either new to playing the guitar, or is looking for a simple way to improve the tone of their guitar - change the strings. I know too many people that never change their strings until something breaks. This is the easiest way to insure that your guitar sounds dull and lifeless until the next time your strings break. The Ernie Ball slinky strings are the cheapest way to keep your guitar sounding good. Every time you put a new set on your guitar will sound much better than when it old strings with dirt and grime all over them. The main thing is that all the dirt and grime changes the physics of how your strings vibrate. When the strings can't vibrate properly, you are going to lose tone. Therefore, change your strings and clean them whenever you play.
    The only downside of these strings is that they don't hold their tone for very long. As soon as you put them on, they sound great. However, after about 5-10 hours of play time, they really start to sound dull. I guess you get what you pay for. There are more expensive strings that hold their tone for longer. Pretty much if you pay more money then you won't have to change the strings as often. With these strings, they are super cheap. I typically buy them in packs of 10 sets. But then you have to change the strings over and over again. This is a little bit of a hassle. I have recently tried out the new Ernie Ball Cobalt strings. I honestly don't think they sound better than the Regular Slinky strings, but I am hoping they hold their tone for longer. All this to say, the regular slinky strings sound great. As long as you are willing to change your strings often, then these are the way to go.
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  • heavymetal84heavymetal84

    Strings perfect!

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 02/19/13 at 23:42
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    How long have you been using?
    for about 6 months

    What is so special that you like most and least?
    For the moment is that the +! solid cords with good sustain, hold that the agreement good! who ask for more

    Did you try many other models before buying it?
    Before I used Blue Stell in 9/42! very good strings but since I began increasingly to play in drop C 9/42 becomes too light

    How do you rate the quality / price? With experience, you do again this choice? ...
    Very good quality / price ratio!! I think not changed brand ;)
    And yes I would do this choice!
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    How long have you been using?
    for about 6 months

    What is so special that you like most and least?
    For the moment is that the +! solid cords with good sustain, hold that the agreement good! who ask for more

    Did you try many other models before buying it?
    Before I used Blue Stell in 9/42! very good strings but since I began increasingly to play in drop C 9/42 becomes too light

    How do you rate the quality / price? With experience, you do again this choice? ...
    Very good quality / price ratio!! I think not changed brand ;)
    And yes I would do this choice!
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  • TAJ873TAJ873

    Price / quality ratio

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 01/23/13 at 23:01
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    I use the strings on my guitar, I love drawing and this one is well suited to my budget. There is of course much better but they will have a lifetime of correct (with maintenance), its level not hear a big difference with other brand (along with my ear ...)
    I like my budget but also Elexir less, and then I like Ernie Ball pockets :-)
  • Svink93Svink93

    The best strings on the market?

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 12/23/12 at 12:44
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    I tried a bunch of strings before settling on these.

    Excellent sound, perhaps typed "rock", but this is what I play, so it's fine with me. Good durability, it oxidizes quickly, but the sound is well on the road length anyway. (Regular rehearsals: 4h/week average + home use)

    Should I test the new Titanium, which seem very interesting.

    Meanwhile, for the price (purchase prize from the United States), it is well worth the cost! (Ten pack of strings for 50aine euros, or perhaps even dollars, I do not know, and it is quiet for a few years, I had to put in 2 years to overcome, including 1 with a second year running with guitar)

    Dean Markley, D'Addario, etc.. : Mediocre.
    Elixir: I ke…
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    I tried a bunch of strings before settling on these.

    Excellent sound, perhaps typed "rock", but this is what I play, so it's fine with me. Good durability, it oxidizes quickly, but the sound is well on the road length anyway. (Regular rehearsals: 4h/week average + home use)

    Should I test the new Titanium, which seem very interesting.

    Meanwhile, for the price (purchase prize from the United States), it is well worth the cost! (Ten pack of strings for 50aine euros, or perhaps even dollars, I do not know, and it is quiet for a few years, I had to put in 2 years to overcome, including 1 with a second year running with guitar)

    Dean Markley, D'Addario, etc.. : Mediocre.
    Elixir: I keep not a bad memory, but it is too expensive for strings ...
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  • SG83RRSG83RR

    the strings that sound

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 05/02/12 at 10:30
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    I use them for a few days and I already feel the difference ...

    I tried many strings of the brand as well as with drafts of addario different and I think those are the ones that suit me best. I mount them on a jackson RR5 and my time, I find the fact that ca.

    Note however, if on my guitar still relatively flexible (it's still a big pulling), on the of my friend paul is really more tense (this is the case to say). Finally you say that the strings it lasts three months and if you are not satisfied you could always change.

    Its level: well it's what the ernie ball ... but thicker. The advantage I find with this type of shooting (11 -> 48) is that it is accurate notament in the bends an…
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    I use them for a few days and I already feel the difference ...

    I tried many strings of the brand as well as with drafts of addario different and I think those are the ones that suit me best. I mount them on a jackson RR5 and my time, I find the fact that ca.

    Note however, if on my guitar still relatively flexible (it's still a big pulling), on the of my friend paul is really more tense (this is the case to say). Finally you say that the strings it lasts three months and if you are not satisfied you could always change.

    Its level: well it's what the ernie ball ... but thicker. The advantage I find with this type of shooting (11 -> 48) is that it is accurate notament in the bends and for agreements is made worse ca fingers (it's very important for a scratch I find ) but suddenly I déconseillerai for beginners unless they are those mazos.

    I think I'll keep those strings in the future ...
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  • MGR/emauserMGR/emauser

    Ernie Ball Regular Slinky

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 06/06/10 at 15:00
    I use these Ernie Ball strings for my Fender Stratocaster. I use the .10 gage (or the bright neon yellow package). I have used these strings for years. I used to use Fender strings, but I like these a whole lot better. I use these strings for both liver performances and recording in my basement.

    I bought these from Guitar Center for about $6.

    <a href="https://www.guitarcenter.com/Ernie-Ball-Win-a-Slash">https://www.guitarcenter.com/Ernie-Ball-Win-a-Slash</a>

    I love the feel and tone of these strings. They have a very smooth feel and are very easy to slide around on. They also sound great and hold their tune well. Obviously another plus is that they only cost about $6 per pack.

    I don't r…
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    I use these Ernie Ball strings for my Fender Stratocaster. I use the .10 gage (or the bright neon yellow package). I have used these strings for years. I used to use Fender strings, but I like these a whole lot better. I use these strings for both liver performances and recording in my basement.

    I bought these from Guitar Center for about $6.

    <a href="https://www.guitarcenter.com/Ernie-Ball-Win-a-Slash">https://www.guitarcenter.com/Ernie-Ball-Win-a-Slash</a>

    I love the feel and tone of these strings. They have a very smooth feel and are very easy to slide around on. They also sound great and hold their tune well. Obviously another plus is that they only cost about $6 per pack.

    I don't really have any big complaints with this product. They are great strings.

    I have only broken a few of these strings, but it was always after tons of use. They never snap right away and hold up very well. Also, I have never received a mangled or disfigured string from them. All the strings are always exactly the way they should be.

    Overall, I have always been satisfied with using Ernie Balls. They are cheap strings that sound and feel anything but cheap. I will continue using Ernie Balls long into the future, and it will take a pretty great string to convince me otherwise.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • Le MoukLe Mouk

    The perfect rope

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 02/22/12 at 15:56
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    I use Ernie Ball strings for several years, the series Slinky, for the 10-52 Drop C "and regular slinky 10-46 in E standard.
    However, I always preferred the more flexible small strings for my game, while wanting to keep the 52 for the bass string. Ernie Ball with no games in 09-52, I tried many other brands (D'Addario / GHS / DR / Pyramid / Skull / etc.) But I never found the feeling of playing Ernie Ball .

    I finally found my solution, and now I buy these games for 7-string, and I turn the rope 24. So, I must have dozens of strings of 24 to sell, or trade! ;)

    Having tried most brands and models of electric guitar strings, I always come back to these strings, really superior in my op…
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    I use Ernie Ball strings for several years, the series Slinky, for the 10-52 Drop C "and regular slinky 10-46 in E standard.
    However, I always preferred the more flexible small strings for my game, while wanting to keep the 52 for the bass string. Ernie Ball with no games in 09-52, I tried many other brands (D'Addario / GHS / DR / Pyramid / Skull / etc.) But I never found the feeling of playing Ernie Ball .

    I finally found my solution, and now I buy these games for 7-string, and I turn the rope 24. So, I must have dozens of strings of 24 to sell, or trade! ;)

    Having tried most brands and models of electric guitar strings, I always come back to these strings, really superior in my opinion, for their touch, durability, and sound.
    Other brands which I have seduced a lesser extent, there is the game "signature" to Dimebag at DR interesting tie (9-11-16-28-38-50) and GHS Boomers.

    But again, for me the quest for perfect rope is over ...
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  • cyberbibcyberbib

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 07/27/04 at 13:27
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    Strings Ernie Ball Nickel 10/52 is precisely 10/13/17/30/42/52
    - How long have you use it?
    last year was due to a set of strings per month

    - What is so special that you like most and least?
    Bcp + Gloss
    + Armony the nickel out whether natural or plucked
    - Tapping on the ground and lower cho time become the home /

    - Have you tried many other models before buying it?
    before I played on the dean marckley blue steal in 10/46 and by far the preferred j'avous ernie ball then kelle worth the same price (10 euros always round)

    - With experience, you do again this choice? ...
    yes definitely, I will buy elsewhere in tomorrow because mine is 3 weeks ... IEA
    Even if the changes …
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    Strings Ernie Ball Nickel 10/52 is precisely 10/13/17/30/42/52
    - How long have you use it?
    last year was due to a set of strings per month

    - What is so special that you like most and least?
    Bcp + Gloss
    + Armony the nickel out whether natural or plucked
    - Tapping on the ground and lower cho time become the home /

    - Have you tried many other models before buying it?
    before I played on the dean marckley blue steal in 10/46 and by far the preferred j'avous ernie ball then kelle worth the same price (10 euros always round)

    - With experience, you do again this choice? ...
    yes definitely, I will buy elsewhere in tomorrow because mine is 3 weeks ... IEA
    Even if the changes are heavy with a floyd it if done right
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