The Ernie Ball Cobalt Hybrid Slinky (P02722) is a set of six round-wound electric guitar strings in a .009–.046 gauge spread. The "Hybrid" part means it pairs the lighter upper strings of the Super Slinky (.009, .011, .016) with the heavier lower strings of the Regular Slinky (.026, .036, .046) — a practical middle ground if you want easy bending and lead work up top without sacrificing body on the bottom three.
What sets this set apart from a standard nickel-wound string is the cobalt alloy wrap. The wound strings use an iron/cobalt alloy wound around a hex-shaped steel core, while the plain strings are tin-plated high-carbon steel. Cobalt has a stronger magnetic relationship with your pickups than nickel, which translates to more output and a livelier response right out of the pack. The round-wound construction keeps the feel familiar — silky and pliable under the fingers — while the cobalt material adds some extra clarity and definition on both ends of the frequency spectrum. Made in California.
Product Features:
- Gauges: .009, .011, .016, .026, .036, .046
- Wound strings: Cobalt/Iron alloy wrapped around a hex-shaped steel core
- Plain strings: Tin-plated, high-carbon steel
- Round-wound construction
- Hybrid gauge combines Super Slinky highs with Regular Slinky lows
- Made in California, USA
Brand: Ernie Ball
Model: Cobalt Hybrid Slinky
SKU: P02722
Condition: New
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