Get Bluesy Chunky Tones With Ernie Ball Power Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings

Ernie Ball Power Slinky Electric Strings are a perfect match for those who like chunky rhythms for rock and roll or blues Power Slinkys have long been favored by Slash, Metallica, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd due to the thicker gauge combination providing a slightly more powerful tone These strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency, optimum performance, and long life Power Slinky wound strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around a hex shaped steel core wire The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar Gauges .011, .014, .018p, .028, .038, .048

BALL END

Ball ends are made using brass wire rod which is machined and cut to exacting specifications to ensure a precise fit and function.

WRAP WIRE

Nickel Wound Slinky strings are precision wound with nickel plated steel wire providing a classic, balanced tone with superior intonation and consistency.

CORE WIRE

The core is made from tin plated high carbon steel hex wire providing excellent durability.

Manufacturer: Ernie Ball
Model: P02220
SKU: I083780-N-16-WHXE
UPC: 749699122203

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