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Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-String
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  • 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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  • 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 :-)
  • dc[ask]dc[ask]

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 07/15/05 at 03:56
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    So I paid for this game about a month ago (about 7.50euros)
    and fucking surprise! sound huge! unmatched by any other brand (I was playing on Dean Markley) deep bass and dynamic a wish, they have completely changed my game, new inspis, rather oriented metal (with the shooting), so its a big, attention saw the tie the treble is not what it does best.
    7 / 10 pr for the acute and resistance (see below)

    on the other hand I can be dropped on a game sde failed because after two days of the rope and then re died one week after the string if ... (Without excessive bourrinage more)
    So a test if you want good sound for low wholesale agreements, it remains accurate despite pulling even qd
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    So I paid for this game about a month ago (about 7.50euros)
    and fucking surprise! sound huge! unmatched by any other brand (I was playing on Dean Markley) deep bass and dynamic a wish, they have completely changed my game, new inspis, rather oriented metal (with the shooting), so its a big, attention saw the tie the treble is not what it does best.
    7 / 10 pr for the acute and resistance (see below)

    on the other hand I can be dropped on a game sde failed because after two days of the rope and then re died one week after the string if ... (Without excessive bourrinage more)
    So a test if you want good sound for low wholesale agreements, it remains accurate despite pulling even qd
    like I said before I play on Dean Markley (pulling equals): less than the depth ds med and low, but a greater brightness and better acute and: longevity has a foolproof!

    a test: a question of taste and budget!
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  • Stormy FoxStormy Fox

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 10/31/05 at 05:44
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    I use these strings for 1 month.
    I have not really tried many brands of strings, but it's useless because they suit me perfectly!
    Strengths: the sound is superb (a condition of having a guitar amp and a reasonable ^ ^) and they keep well agreement guitar
    Weaknesses: may be a slight metallic sound when they are installed wrong, but there is no reason ^ ^
    Very good value for money, these strings are very cheap compared to others who are not necessarily better! (8.5 €)
    Also, if you look back, an impressive number of groups using these strings known ultra ^ ^ (AC / DC, The Eagles, Blink 182, System of a Down ...)
    These strings are a very good investment ^ ^
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    I use these strings for 1 month.
    I have not really tried many brands of strings, but it's useless because they suit me perfectly!
    Strengths: the sound is superb (a condition of having a guitar amp and a reasonable ^ ^) and they keep well agreement guitar
    Weaknesses: may be a slight metallic sound when they are installed wrong, but there is no reason ^ ^
    Very good value for money, these strings are very cheap compared to others who are not necessarily better! (8.5 €)
    Also, if you look back, an impressive number of groups using these strings known ultra ^ ^ (AC / DC, The Eagles, Blink 182, System of a Down ...)
    These strings are a very good investment ^ ^
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  • le reverendle reverend

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 01/20/06 at 15:40
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    For now, it's my choice prdilection on my Gibson.
    With their sleeves too long, my property has asked Gibson to sound like shooting.
    With drafts LGERS more, fewer potato solo and rhythm, and I play less just.

    When I think that Bill Gibbons (zztop) plays with the 8 / 38!
    Yet it sounds!
    (C) Galil.
    For those who fear, I ride on my Gibson bends of 1.5 even when your relatively easy, as I am not a He-Man fingers.

    <p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ..</span>
    Ben big guy, I make this choice every few months (especially with two feeding Gibson)
  • espcustom57espcustom57

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 06/12/06 at 04:43
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    Dean Markley fan since my early days in power, I switched to Ernie Ball OPUR should try to die as an idiot. yavait lot of pub, and especially the great Jaymz from 'tallica used them ... they were made for me?

    2 times I had a broken string in the installation (or within minutes). Apparently lacking, but it had never happened before ... well, I even came home qd markley because I find them more comfortable for jouer.pour solos, the rhythm, keeping the string is more reliable in DM. strings paraisent less "rough" and more flexible (I play on 10-46). as I have seen on other coms, the quality goes down fast enough I feel, qq and after hours of play you can feel the difference.
    not all need …
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    Dean Markley fan since my early days in power, I switched to Ernie Ball OPUR should try to die as an idiot. yavait lot of pub, and especially the great Jaymz from 'tallica used them ... they were made for me?

    2 times I had a broken string in the installation (or within minutes). Apparently lacking, but it had never happened before ... well, I even came home qd markley because I find them more comfortable for jouer.pour solos, the rhythm, keeping the string is more reliable in DM. strings paraisent less "rough" and more flexible (I play on 10-46). as I have seen on other coms, the quality goes down fast enough I feel, qq and after hours of play you can feel the difference.
    not all need disappointed, I tried and it does me more. These strings are made for other styles of play, I would lean more towards the large metal riffs tuent.ou to a certain type of play, technical and hands.
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  • Anonymous

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 06/11/06 at 01:59
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    - How long have you use it?

    One week I had a game of rope a buddy pass it to me just before a concert, one of my strings was pete ...

    - What is the particular feature you like best and least?

    Nice touch when they are new, but a hand quickly (5 days)
    Its correct.

    - Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

    I play D'Addario 09-46 and I tjrs t trs sattisfait of these strings. I also tried the GHS.

    - How do you report qualitprix?

    Bad, I have had a 10, even when not necessary DCON. 5.5 for a game I addario I find best.

    - With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...

    Yes, I think we should try a maximum of string to mark their choice. Now Ernie Ball is not …
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    - How long have you use it?

    One week I had a game of rope a buddy pass it to me just before a concert, one of my strings was pete ...

    - What is the particular feature you like best and least?

    Nice touch when they are new, but a hand quickly (5 days)
    Its correct.

    - Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

    I play D'Addario 09-46 and I tjrs t trs sattisfait of these strings. I also tried the GHS.

    - How do you report qualitprix?

    Bad, I have had a 10, even when not necessary DCON. 5.5 for a game I addario I find best.

    - With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...

    Yes, I think we should try a maximum of string to mark their choice. Now Ernie Ball is not for me. I play mainly Metal (LICA) and bah it's not transcandant.
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  • ThauxThaux

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 11/26/06 at 10:50
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    They wear out fast enough (more than 9-42 of the brand I felt)
    9-46 is pulling my favorite tune on the fender guitars, strings acute allow a game very much alive, and the wound strings have a more punchy with a lower firing
  • ThauxThaux

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 11/26/06 at 10:54
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    I prefer the tie 9-46, the difference is obvious in terms of rhythm ...
    Ernie Ball said this is a good choice
  • ekerisannekerisann

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 08/18/07 at 08:54
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    I used it before and its strings long enough ...
    I love the maneuverability of acute and life force is reasonable if not too much or abuse qu'n Fast Fret not ...
    I tried Dean Markley, Blue Steel, the D'Addario and finally even the Elixir is my choice and Ernie Ball (the Elixir being very good but too expensive)
    The report is good because qualitprix 6.50 euros for strings with a very good sound and a decent life is acceptable
    I would do this if I had not much choice of attack ... I pass the model as DeSUS Reist evil in the end and I found them too soft over time ...
    The only regret is very metallic sound when you just ride them, just give a half-step below, bender and then retune t…
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    I used it before and its strings long enough ...
    I love the maneuverability of acute and life force is reasonable if not too much or abuse qu'n Fast Fret not ...
    I tried Dean Markley, Blue Steel, the D'Addario and finally even the Elixir is my choice and Ernie Ball (the Elixir being very good but too expensive)
    The report is good because qualitprix 6.50 euros for strings with a very good sound and a decent life is acceptable
    I would do this if I had not much choice of attack ... I pass the model as DeSUS Reist evil in the end and I found them too soft over time ...
    The only regret is very metallic sound when you just ride them, just give a half-step below, bender and then retune to play normally and there is a more metallic sound
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  • darkwolf291darkwolf291

    Great Strings for Lower tunings.

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 04/01/11 at 22:17
    These strings are great. They are 11-54 gauge, and meant for drop tunings. Nice clear, crisp sound with nice highs and articulate lows. Very easy to play, and are great for lower tunings like Drop C or D standard. They don't get super loose and flabby like other strings would, and that is a huge plus. I've always preferred Ernie Ball strings to other brands. I used to use GHS, and since I've switched to Ernie Ball, I don't think I'm ever leaving them. Their tone is warm on the lower strings and bright on the higher. They have the perfect balance of warm and bright for each string. In short, if you're looking for strings for lower tunings that won't feel like rubber bands and that sound grea…
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    These strings are great. They are 11-54 gauge, and meant for drop tunings. Nice clear, crisp sound with nice highs and articulate lows. Very easy to play, and are great for lower tunings like Drop C or D standard. They don't get super loose and flabby like other strings would, and that is a huge plus. I've always preferred Ernie Ball strings to other brands. I used to use GHS, and since I've switched to Ernie Ball, I don't think I'm ever leaving them. Their tone is warm on the lower strings and bright on the higher. They have the perfect balance of warm and bright for each string. In short, if you're looking for strings for lower tunings that won't feel like rubber bands and that sound great, these are your strings. As with all Ernie Ball strings, they sound great, and last for 2-4 weeks. Their life will be cut short if you live in an area of high humidity, or live near salt water. I haven't had a single string break in the time I used them. I used them for around a year, and the only string that broke was the low E. That was due to a burr in it's saddle, not the string quality. The strings are super easy to bend, as are all Ernie Ball strings. Being a higher gauge, they're a bit harder to bend and fret than 10's, but it's not a humongous difference. They take a bit of getting used to, but once you're used to 'em, they play great. In my opinion, these work best for D standard tuning and below. There's too much tension for me to use them in E standard. All in all, these are great strings for drop tunings. Ernie Ball has, once again, made an awesome pack of guitar strings.
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  • StormleaderStormleader

    Great strings for those who like to switch tunings often!

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 03/22/11 at 17:42
    I really like these strings. I went through several gauges looking for exactly what I wanted. I knew that I wanted to be able to tune down to Drop B and still have some resemblance of string tension, but at the same time I wanted to be able to solo easily on the higher strings when I play in standard tuning. These strings were definitely the answer to my search.

    I run a BC Rich Warbeast NJ Deluxe that is loaded with active EMG's and has a Original Floyd Rose bridge on it. I knew that I wanted a set of strings that had great clarity, and that were fairly bright. They also needed to have great tuning stability, as I tend to do some crazy stuff with the Floyd Rose every once in a while

    When …
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    I really like these strings. I went through several gauges looking for exactly what I wanted. I knew that I wanted to be able to tune down to Drop B and still have some resemblance of string tension, but at the same time I wanted to be able to solo easily on the higher strings when I play in standard tuning. These strings were definitely the answer to my search.

    I run a BC Rich Warbeast NJ Deluxe that is loaded with active EMG's and has a Original Floyd Rose bridge on it. I knew that I wanted a set of strings that had great clarity, and that were fairly bright. They also needed to have great tuning stability, as I tend to do some crazy stuff with the Floyd Rose every once in a while

    When I first got these strings, I have to say, I was pretty impressed with them. They have great low end clarity, which is perfect for what I normally play, which is Thrash metal. The sound is just altogether more focused than with lighter strings, and they also retain pretty decent string tension when down-tuning, but the high strings are still pretty loose for ease of soloing in standard tuning. They definitely give a fatter sound as well, which is great for those open E palm mutes with heavy distortion
    Overall, I really couldn't be more pleased with these strings. Not only do they sound great, but they retain decent string tension when down-tuning. They do keep that awesome "new string tone" for longer than other strings I've noticed, which is great. I normally change strings at least every two months at the longest, because I don't like the feel and tone of old strings.

    In the end, although you can't beat a standard set of really heavy strings for those low tunings, these are a great compromise between down-tuned tension and standard tuning soloing ease.
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  • DanzicoloDanzicolo

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 09/09/10 at 13:01
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    C ropes since I use about 94 95, before it was mostly Dean Markley strings and c become my main electric for about 96 97 till 2009. Now I try again several brands, because the strings have the same bcp qd advanced and before 2009 I had not properly calculated.

    Yes I tried bcp other model before it's my ref (Dean Markley, Fender, eg of Adarrio)

    I loved the + c their flexibility compared to others at the time

    value for money is OK but very variable from 8.90 to 4.90 to see more store on the internet looking for a little price, the most common sound between 5.90 and 7 euros on the internet

    Pr then yes I would do this choice today I think there are better. Bcp try other games like Dunlo…
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    C ropes since I use about 94 95, before it was mostly Dean Markley strings and c become my main electric for about 96 97 till 2009. Now I try again several brands, because the strings have the same bcp qd advanced and before 2009 I had not properly calculated.

    Yes I tried bcp other model before it's my ref (Dean Markley, Fender, eg of Adarrio)

    I loved the + c their flexibility compared to others at the time

    value for money is OK but very variable from 8.90 to 4.90 to see more store on the internet looking for a little price, the most common sound between 5.90 and 7 euros on the internet

    Pr then yes I would do this choice today I think there are better. Bcp try other games like Dunlop, Elixir, GHS ... But I am not yet set
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  • moosehermanmooseherman

    Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Slinky 6-StringPublished on 08/02/09 at 13:55
    I used these strings almost exclusively for years. The gauges are specifically chosen and are unique, a high E with a gauge of 10, and a low E with a gauge of 46. I think that they are particularly great sounding, and the custom gauges are great for rock musicians who want a clear, light high string sound as well as the thick, full bottom string sound. The gauges are designed with a great disparity, so while they aren't the most consistent and best-feeling strings out there, they are still pretty cool. It's difficult to compare them to other strings because Ernie Ball uses these models to try new things, which is why they are one of the most interesting string companies out there. They have…
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    I used these strings almost exclusively for years. The gauges are specifically chosen and are unique, a high E with a gauge of 10, and a low E with a gauge of 46. I think that they are particularly great sounding, and the custom gauges are great for rock musicians who want a clear, light high string sound as well as the thick, full bottom string sound. The gauges are designed with a great disparity, so while they aren't the most consistent and best-feeling strings out there, they are still pretty cool. It's difficult to compare them to other strings because Ernie Ball uses these models to try new things, which is why they are one of the most interesting string companies out there. They have a unique sound that really sounds great for hard rock material, which is why so many musicians in those genres swear by them. That being said, I don't think they sound as good as Dean Markley Blue Steel strings, which are my new favorite. That is probably because my tastes have changed, and my style of playing is definitely more blues/jazz influenced, and I need a different tone. But even still, I know many players who prefer these to Dean Markleys, even those who play similar styles of music to me. The only drawback that these strings have is the fact that switching to these strings after using more conventionally gauged strings may give your guitar some problems if you don't have it set up to the new gauges, but this is only after a long period of time. Otherwise, they are reasonably priced, they sound and feel pretty good, and they are certainly unique-sounding. For those people who play hard rock in the vein of Guns n' Roses or Metallica, these strings are hard to beat, and the back of the package will give you plenty of famous names who agree. 
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