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Ernie Ball 2221 Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 3 Pack 

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Three-pack of Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings.
Gauges 10-13-17-26-36-46.

Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings feature nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around tin-plated, hex-shaped, steel core wire. Slinky strings provide vibrant, bright, lasting tone and reduce fret wear. This weight balances maximum response from your pickups with playability and bendability.

Ernie Ball replacement strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specs to assure consistency, optimum performance, and long life.

Ernie Ball is the pioneer of rock and roll guitar strings. Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, and Slash are among the long list of Slinky players.

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Ernie Ball2221 Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 3 Pack
 
4.5

(based on 11 reviews)

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    (3)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Consistent (3)
  • Good tone (3)
  • Long life (3)
  • Well built / quality (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Back-up (3)
    • Concerts (3)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Great strings

    Providing I don't get another bad batch of strings, these are my go to strings.
    They have an awesome sound and seem to last longer than other brand strings I've used.
    I...Read complete review

    Providing I don't get another bad batch of strings, these are my go to strings.
    They have an awesome sound and seem to last longer than other brand strings I've used.
    I mark them as a rating of eight, but generally it would be a ten. I usually buy these strings in three 3-packs (9 sets) and normally have no trouble with them. The previous nine sets I brought, about six sets that were of poor quality. Now, that is extremely odd. I've gone years without getting a bad set. I guess I just got a bad batch of strings. This time I purchased two 3-packs and so far I've put a set on my LP and my Ibanez and haven't noticed anything wrong with them. As noted, hopefully that was just a bad batch. I've been using Erine Ball for years. (previously Hybrid Skinkys, now Regular Slinkys)
    Value wise, I have never played with a better string and for the price. It's a steal in my opinion.

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    pricing

    Strings are strings.....I guess anymore quality depends on which communist factory is being used and the quality AND/OR lack of quality metals being used
    Cost MORE to buy 3-pack....Read complete review

    Strings are strings.....I guess anymore quality depends on which communist factory is being used and the quality AND/OR lack of quality metals being used
    Cost MORE to buy 3-pack. Good strings....Although the pricing offers NO savings when buying bulk.

    Reviewed by 11 customers

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    5.0

    best rock guitar strings

    By eldudeman

    from Fremont,Ca

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    Pros

    • Consistent
    • Good Tone
    • Long Life
    • Strong

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backup
      • Concerts
      • Practicing

      Comments about Ernie Ball 2221 Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 3 Pack:

      I started playing guitar in 1993. By 1997 I found MYguitar strings, Ernie Ball Slinkeys. I will NEVER use another guitar string ever again. No matter what new gimmicks other companies claim or what other reviews may say, this is the best string money can buy. I have used them on Fenders,Gibsons, Squires, Yamahas and other various brands and you always get the same results. Even my bass guitars are loaded with this string. Plus now they come in a vacume sealed bag so they won't go bad in the packaging. And the best part is that musicians friend has them for cheap!

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      5.0

      The tried and true

      By Twanger

      from Central PA

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      Pros

      • Consistent
      • Good Tone
      • Long Life
      • Strong

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backup
        • Concerts
        • Practicing

        Comments about Ernie Ball 2221 Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 3 Pack:

        I've strayed through the years. I like other brands too. I've come back to these after a long time. They impress me again with their nice smooth feel and excellent intonation. You can depend on them.

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        4.0

        Inexpensive and comfy

        By Tucker

        from Houston, TX

        About Me Professional Musician

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        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Consistent
        • Good Tone
        • Long Life
        • Strong

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backup
          • Concerts

          Comments about Ernie Ball 2221 Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 3 Pack:

          After 1200+ shows in the last few years, these strings have proven themselves to be the perfect match to my guitar. Remember to wipe 'em down after and before each show and you can get about 16 performance hours before they start to go bad.

          Comment on this review

          (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          pricing

          By Bobby L.

          from Undisclosed

          Comments about Ernie Ball 2221 Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 3 Pack:

          Strings are strings.....I guess anymore quality depends on which communist factory is being used and the quality AND/OR lack of quality metals being used
          Cost MORE to buy 3-pack. Good strings....Although the pricing offers NO savings when buying bulk.

          Comment on this review

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great Strings

          By 67Daygo

          from Just south of Memphis Tenn.

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          Comments about Ernie Ball 2221 Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 3 Pack:

          I have been useing Ernnie Ball products for sevrail years and you cant beat these strings,I recomend you give then a try!
          I rate these srings so high because of the string life and great tone.
          Cant beat the string life and clear tone.
          Thses strings are a steal compired to the other name brand strings.

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          4.0

          Ernie Ball Strings are some of the best.

          By John Tremblay

          from Arkansas

          Comments about Ernie Ball 2221 Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 3 Pack:

          I have the best results from Enrie Ball strings on my solid body soloist guitars. They have a great bright sound that's clear and also easy to tone down when you want the softer tones. The last a long time and I have only broken them on rare ocassions. But they are usually ready to be changed by the time that I break them. You can't go wrong, these are great strings for pros and beginners alike.
          I use Ernie Ball strings for my solid body soloist guitar and they have never failed me. The sound awesome, nice and bright, and hold a tune very well. I need to retune on ocassion but I play hard and use a 60mm pick on them.
          The quality of Ernie Ball strings is always dependable. They are always the same and I know what I'm getting each time I get a new set. They play easy and are not hard on the fingers. Mine always last for months before I decide to change them.
          You can always find Ernie Ball strings at a great price. You would think that at the low price, they would be terrible, but they are not. They are always awesome and dependable.

          Comment on this review

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great strings

          Comments about Ernie Ball 2221 Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 3 Pack:

          Providing I don't get another bad batch of strings, these are my go to strings.
          They have an awesome sound and seem to last longer than other brand strings I've used.
          I mark them as a rating of eight, but generally it would be a ten. I usually buy these strings in three 3-packs (9 sets) and normally have no trouble with them. The previous nine sets I brought, about six sets that were of poor quality. Now, that is extremely odd. I've gone years without getting a bad set. I guess I just got a bad batch of strings. This time I purchased two 3-packs and so far I've put a set on my LP and my Ibanez and haven't noticed anything wrong with them. As noted, hopefully that was just a bad batch. I've been using Erine Ball for years. (previously Hybrid Skinkys, now Regular Slinkys)
          Value wise, I have never played with a better string and for the price. It's a steal in my opinion.

          Comment on this review

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          My Favorite

          By Mike W.

          from NY, NY

          Comments about Ernie Ball 2221 Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 3 Pack:

          Everyone has their own taste in strings. For all electrics, no matter what strings I've used over the past 30 years, I always seem to come back to that ugly yellow/green pack of Ernie 10's. They have always been the most consistently reliable strings and they give me the sound I want.

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          Bang for your Buck!

          By piloto117

          from Undisclosed

          Comments about Ernie Ball 2221 Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 3 Pack:

          I've been playing for over 20 years now and have been trying out different brands every chance I get. To each his own when it comes to strings. But I have to say that these are certainly the best deal your gonna find out there when it comes to tone vs durability vs money. They sound great practically on any electric guitar, they've NEVER broken on my guitars EVER, and they're cheap. I like ghs, fender and DR too, but they all have their applications. For an overall good string these are tough to beat.

          Comment on this review

          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          10-46 perfect for RG

          By SpaceAceTX

          from Ft. Worth, TX

          Comments about Ernie Ball 2221 Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 3 Pack:

          Put these on my Ibanes RG with Fat20 bridge. Got them because my RG is my throw around / banger guitar and these were very affordable. They have stood the test of time on a guitar that has NOT been gently handled. Not very often you get more than you pay for, this was an exception. Just a reminder, keep any strings (nut) lubed, they will thank you and so will your ears.

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