Ernie Ball's Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings combine precision engineering with premium materials to create strings that serious guitarists rely on worldwide. These strings feature nickel plated steel wire meticulously wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire, providing the foundation for exceptional tone and playability.
The plain strings utilise specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel, carefully selected to complement the wound strings and produce a well balanced tone across your guitar's entire range. This thoughtful construction ensures consistent performance and tonal quality that professional and amateur musicians alike can depend on.
The hex shaped steel core wire design provides superior grip between the core and wrap wire, resulting in improved tuning stability and enhanced sustain. This attention to detail in the manufacturing process reflects Ernie Ball's commitment to producing strings that meet the demanding requirements of today's electric guitarists.
- Gauges .009, .011, .016, .026, .036, .046
- Extended dynamic range
- Great harmonic response
- Provides stronger magnetic relationship between pickups and strings
- Soft touch for easy bending



