If you play an 8-string electric guitar, keeping a fresh set of strings on hand matters — and the Ernie Ball 2625 Regular Slinky set is one of the most straightforward choices out there. These are the same nickel-wound, hex-core strings Ernie Ball has been making for decades, just scaled up to cover all eight strings with a gauge range (.010–.074) that balances playability on the higher strings with enough tension for a clear, defined low end.
The wound strings use nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a tin-plated, hex-shaped, high-carbon steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin-plated high carbon steel. That construction gives you a tone that sits in a balanced middle ground — neither overly bright nor too dark. Ball ends are machined from brass wire rod for a precise, secure fit, and each set is flow-wrapped in an airtight foil pack to keep them fresh until you're ready to string up.
Product Features:
- For 8-string electric guitar
- Gauges: .010, .013, .017, .030, .042, .054, .064, .074
- Wound strings: nickel-plated steel wire over tin-plated hex-shaped steel core
- Plain strings: specially tempered tin-plated high carbon steel
- Brass ball ends machined for precise fit and function
- Flow-wrapped in airtight foil packaging
Brand: Ernie Ball
Model: Regular Slinky 8-String Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings
SKU: 2625
Condition: New
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