The Ernie Ball 2220 Power Slinky is one of the most recognizable string sets out there — that purple pack has been on peg boards and in guitar cases for decades. It's a 6-string electric set in the .011–.048 gauge range, which gives you a little more tension and output than a standard light or regular set without going full-on heavy.
The wound strings are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a hex-shaped steel core, and the plain strings use specially tempered tin-plated high carbon steel. Together they deliver a well-balanced tone that sits comfortably between bright and dark — versatile enough to work across a lot of styles, but particularly well-suited to rock and blues. Power Slinkys have a long track record with players like Slash, Metallica, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd, who gravitate toward the slightly thicker gauges for a bit more weight in their tone.
Product Features:
- 6-string electric guitar strings, .011–.048 gauge
- Wound strings: nickel-plated steel wrapped around a hex-shaped steel core
- Plain strings: specially tempered tin-plated high carbon steel
- Individual gauges: .011, .014, .018p, .028, .038, .048
- Well-balanced tone — suitable for rock, blues, and more
- Precision manufactured to consistent gauge and pitch specifications
Brand: Ernie Ball
Model: 2220 Power Slinky
SKU: P02220
Condition: New
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