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product_id: 52311956
title: "Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Classic Rock n Roll Pure Nickel Wrap Electric Guitar Strings - 10-46 Gauge"
brand: "ernie ball"
price: "$32"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Ernie Ball"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/52311956-ernie-ball-regular-slinky-classic-rock-n-roll-pure-nickel
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Pure nickel wrap for warm vintage tone 10-46 gauge for versatile play Made in California, USA Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Classic Rock n Roll Pure Nickel Wrap Electric Guitar Strings - 10-46 Gauge

**Brand:** ernie ball
**Price:** $32
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Unleash your inner rock legend with strings that define generations.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Classic Rock n Roll Pure Nickel Wrap Electric Guitar Strings - 10-46 Gauge by ernie ball
- **How much does it cost?** $32 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- ernie ball enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ernie ball brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Tune Stability:** Strings settle quickly and hold tune, so you stay performance-ready from first note to encore.
- • **Classic Rock Vibes:** Pure nickel wrap delivers that iconic '50s & '60s warm tone every pro craves.
- • **Fresh from California:** Crafted with premium materials in the USA to ensure top-tier quality and durability.
- • **Signature Slinky Feel:** Effortless bends and fast action keep you in the groove without missing a beat.
- • **Industry Standard Gauge:** Regular Slinky 10-46 gauge balances playability and rich sound for all genres.

## Overview

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Classic Rock n Roll Electric Guitar Strings feature a pure nickel wrap for warm, vintage tone reminiscent of the '50s and '60s. With a 10-46 gauge set, these strings offer the industry-standard balance of playability and sound, favored by guitarists across genres. Made in California with premium materials, they provide quick tuning stability and the signature Slinky feel that makes bending effortless. Perfect for professionals and enthusiasts aiming to capture classic rock authenticity.

## Description

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders of £20 or more. Buy Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Classic Rock n Roll Pure Nickel Wrap Electric Guitar Strings - 10-46 Gauge at desertcart UK.

Review: Perfect for the job - Great strings
Review: Fantastic sound - I love these after trying several sets from several brands I might just stick with these they are so good Great for classic or modern sound, easy to bend and they settle right away I always stretch strings as I tune up so they hold tune well I also did with these but I noticed they held tune well I think I may keep a set of these in constant use highly recommended for rock old and new

## Features

- Warm, vintage tone.
- Pure nickel was commonly used in electric guitar strings of the '50s and '60s.
- Signature Slinky feel.
- Preferred by players across many genres, Regular Slinky’s 10-to-46 gauge has become the industry standard.
- Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002PBS7M |
| Best Sellers Rank | 509 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 46 in Guitar Strings |
| Body Material Type | Wood |
| Brand | Ernie Ball |
| Brand Name | Ernie Ball |
| Coating Description | Coated |
| Coating description | Coated |
| Colour | Regular (10-46) |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 14,442 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Uncoated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00749699122517 |
| Included Components | Set of 6 strings (Wound: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046; Plain: .010, .013, .017) |
| Instrument | Electric Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Electric Strings |
| Item Weight | 0.03 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Ernie Ball |
| Material Type | Nickel-Plated |
| Model Name | P02251 |
| Model Number | P02251 |
| Product Warranty | None. |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Electric Guitar |
| String Gauge | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| String Material Type | Nickel Steel |
| String gauge | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| String material type | Nickel Steel |
| UPC | 749699122517 |
| Unit Count | 1 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ernie Ball
- **String gauge:** .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- **Colour:** Regular (10-46)
- **Instrument:** Electric Guitar
- **String material type:** Nickel

## Images

![Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Classic Rock n Roll Pure Nickel Wrap Electric Guitar Strings - 10-46 Gauge - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61V5Hn+r8xL.jpg)
![Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Classic Rock n Roll Pure Nickel Wrap Electric Guitar Strings - 10-46 Gauge - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71C+nD4gXhL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why do these strings turn my fingers black ? Anybody else had this problem ?**
A: Have you seen a picture of SRV’s fingers? Permanently black/grey from playing. Probably the wear of the metal. Frets and strings wear out from play due to friction

**Q: What’s the difference between hybrid and regular strings?**
A: The difference is the string gauges.  
The 9-11-16-26-36-46 is considered a "hybrid gauge" set.  
It has the 9-11-16 of their "super" slinky sets and the 26-36-46 of their "regular" sets.  So it's a hybrid of the 9s and 10s.  Hope that helps!

**Q: Are these strings round or hex core?**
A: From the Ernie Ball website (do a search for 2253) they say this: "Made from pure nickel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire, these guitar strings produce a warm rich tone with that signature Slinky feel. Gauges .009, .011, .016, .024w, .032, .042 " so according to Ernie Ball they are HEX CORE.

**Q: Which of the classic pure nickel slinky sets have unwound g (3rd) strings?**
A: All of the Ernie Ball Pure Nickel Slinky sets currently available have unwound 3rd strings. This particular brand denotes "w" next to the 3rd string gauge number to denote a wound 3rd. Notice no "w"s are present on any of the packages here, so no sets contain a wound 3rd.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for the job
*by S***N on 26 July 2025*

Great strings

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic sound
*by C***G on 25 June 2024*

I love these after trying several sets from several brands I might just stick with these they are so good Great for classic or modern sound, easy to bend and they settle right away I always stretch strings as I tune up so they hold tune well I also did with these but I noticed they held tune well I think I may keep a set of these in constant use highly recommended for rock old and new

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Springy Zingy Stringy
*by M***L on 17 May 2023*

I used to use Slinky's back in the day. I usually pound on my poor strings and wouldn't normally go for a super slinky light 9e/11b/16g set. I've bought them specifically for a telecaster that I use to record lead guitar parts when I want a lot of tone to cut through a mix. These are working great. They needed a day to stretch out and then stay in tune but now they are exactly what I wanted. Great price too. I recommend these for someone looking for a bright and bendable set of strings.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Classic Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings, 10-46 Gauge (P02251)
- Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 10-46 Gauge (P02221)
- Ernie Ball Earthwood Light Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, 11-52 Gauge (P02148)

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-18*