--- product_id: 948505 title: "Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 10-46 Gauge (P02221)" brand: "ernie ball" price: "2758 som" currency: KGS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/948505-ernie-ball-regular-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-10 store_origin: KG region: Kyrgyzstan --- # 10-46 gauge pro standard Element Shield freshness seal Made in California, USA Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 10-46 Gauge (P02221) **Brand:** ernie ball **Price:** 2758 som **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Elevate your sound with the strings that legends swear by! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 10-46 Gauge (P02221) by ernie ball - **How much does it cost?** 2758 som with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/948505-ernie-ball-regular-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-10) ## 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 - β€’ **Bright, Balanced Tone:** Nickel-plated steel and high-carbon core for a crisp, versatile sound. - β€’ **Industry Standard Gauge:** 10-46 gauge delivers the perfect balance of playability and tone. - β€’ **Element Shield Packaging:** Keeps your strings fresh and ready to shred longer than ever. - β€’ **Precision Crafted in USA:** Handmade with premium materials ensuring consistent performance every time. - β€’ **Played by Legends Worldwide:** Join the ranks of Slash, Clapton & Mayer with strings trusted by icons. ## Overview Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings (10-46 gauge) are the top-selling, industry-standard strings favored by legendary guitarists worldwide. Made in California with premium nickel-plated steel and high-carbon steel, these strings deliver a bright, balanced tone and come sealed in Element Shield packaging to maintain freshness and longevity. ## Description Product Description Ernie Ball Regular Slinky electric guitar strings are our top selling set and are favored by musicians across many genres. Regular Slinky strings are played by Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Steve Vai and legions of guitar players worldwide. These electric guitar strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency, optimum performance, and long life. Regular Slinky wound strings are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a hex-shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin-plated high-carbon steel, resulting in a bright yet well-balanced tone for your guitar. Regular Slinky gauges are .010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046 . From the Manufacturer Ernie Ball Nickel Wound electric guitar strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges . 010, . 013, . 017, . 026, . 036, . 046 ## Features - Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more - Preferred by players across many genres, Regular Slinky’s 10-to-46 gauge has become the industry standard - Element Shield Packaging prolongs string life and keeps strings as fresh as the day they were made - Bright, balanced tone - Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B0002M6CVC | | Best Sellers Rank | #3 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #1 in Electric Guitar Strings | | Body Material Type | Nickel-Plated Steel, Tin-Plated High-Carbon Steel | | Brand Name | Ernie Ball | | Coating Description | coated | | Color | Regular (10-46) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (131,576) 4.8 out of 5 stars | | Finish Type | Uncoated | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00749699122210 | | Included Components | Regular Slinky strings (10-46 Gauge) | | Instrument | Electric Guitar | | Item Type Name | Electric Guitar Strings | | Manufacturer | Ernie Ball Music Man | | Manufacturer Part Number | 2221-U | | Material Type | Nickel | | Model Name | Regular Slinky | | Model Number | P02221 | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Electric Guitar | | Set Name | Ernie Ball Regular Slinky | | Sound Profile | Balanced | | String Gauge | .01 | | String Material Type | Nickel | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Upc | 749699122210 | | Warranty Description | None. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Ernie Ball - **Color:** Regular (10-46) - **Instrument:** Electric Guitar - **String Gauge:** .01 - **String Material Type:** Nickel ## Images ![Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 10-46 Gauge (P02221) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wMsbKBB9L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Why are these ranked #1 in the category "Fishing" ?** A: When a company puts a product in some obscure category, they can get the "best seller" icon when they inevitably get more sales than the other products in that category. That's how you end up searching for something like "guitar strings", and multiple products show up as the #1 seller. Why Amazon still allows this after all these years, I will never know. **Q: Do all 6 strings come in the "1 pack"?** A: If you note on the front of the package, it has a list of numbers (10, 13, 17, 26, 36, 46 on the "Regular Slinky" set, and similar on others). These are the string gauges included in the pack. If there were only one string in the pack, it would list a single number, because you'd have to know which string it was. **Q: what is the difference between slinky and non slinky?** A: Slinky is just a line of strings from Ernie Ball, the "Slinkier" they are the thinner they are, regular Slinky are 10 gauge strings, super slinky are 9s, and "Not Even Slinky" strings are 12s (the number represents the gauge of the lightest string in the set). **Q: I'm looking for extra strings for my new Les Paul Special II. I'm buing guitar from amazon, it costs $149. Are this strings compatible?** A: Short answer, yes they should be fine. Long answer, the comparability between strings and guitars doesnt matter, its the string slots that in the nut that matter. The les Paul's usually use bigger strings anyway. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hybrid gives a deeper base while maintaining great clear treble on the higher strings. *by on Reviewed in the United States March 16, 2026* Great guitar strings. I like the Hybrid pack because it gives a deeper base while maintaining great clear treble on the higher strings. The strings sound great when amplified on a tube amp using P90 pickups. The settle in fairly quickly when you remember to give each thing a little tug at the 7th fret to help them stretch. hey tune in nicely and are a good value especially in the 3 pack. The stretchability of these strings are fairly smooth when doing bends and other actions. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value for high quality strings! *by on Reviewed in the United States June 27, 2026* Great product, can't believe the improvement in sound quality! Highly reccomend! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value for cost for strings *by on Reviewed in the United States July 19, 2026* Basic guitar strings for my husbands electric guitar standard strings with good long lasting quality. Aren’t top of the line strings but great value for the cost when you have too many guitars that need new strings often. ## Frequently Bought Together - Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 10-46 Gauge (P02221) - D'Addario Accessories Pro-Winder Guitar String Winder, Cutter, Bridge Pin Puller - All in One Guitar Tool - Black - D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Strings - 80/20 Bronze - For 6 String Guitars - Deep, Bright, Projecting Tone - EJ11 - Light, 12-53 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kg/products/948505-ernie-ball-regular-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-10](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/948505-ernie-ball-regular-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-10) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kyrgyzstan* *Store origin: KG* *Last updated: 2026-08-21*