Ernie Ball .020 PLAIN STEEL ELECTRIC OR ACOUSTIC GUITAR STINGS
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Essential Information About Ernie Ball Slinky Nickel Wound 20 Strings
Essential Information About Ernie Ball Slinky Nickel Wound 20 Strings
- Must-have set : the Slinky feel, designed for comfort and consistent playability.
- Versatile tone : clear attack, present mids, and firm lows suitable for rock, blues, and pop.
- Durable design : nickel-plated wire on a hex core for better tuning stability and extended lifespan.
- Legendary reference : used by Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Slash, Angus Young, and many others.
Manufacturer Information
Ernie Ball
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The Slinky Standard: Immediate Response Under Your Fingers
The Ernie Ball Slinky Nickel Wound 20 strings have become a true standard among guitarists seeking reliable, balanced, and enjoyable playability. Their reputation is no accident: they offer a smooth feel that facilitates bends, vibrato, and chord transitions, while maintaining precise pick response. Whether you play electric guitar with clean or distorted tones, you benefit from a consistent dynamic range and a crisp attack, ideal for staying clear in the mix.
Rigorous Manufacturing, Consistent Performance
Ernie Ball produces these strings following a strict specification to ensure optimal performance from one set to another. The hex core enhances wire grip, contributing to tuning stability, note sustain, and a more "solid" feel under the fingers. The nickel-plated wire delivers a well-balanced musical tone: a clear sound without harshness, comfortable touch, and good longevity. The result: strings ready for studio or stage, with the consistency needed for frequent playing.
Technical specifications
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end | Nbr of strings | 1 |
| Category | Electric single string | Spun | unfiled |
| Draw | 20 | Material | nickel-plated steel |
| Brand | Ernie Ball | Manufacturing goal | strict specification ensuring optimal performance |
| Type | electric guitar strings | Main advantage | extended lifespan |
| Construction | nickel wound (nickel-plated wire) | Used by | Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Slash, Angus Young, and numerous legends |
| Core | hexagonal | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Ernie Ball Slinky Nickel Wound 20 string sold individually?
This product includes a single electric guitar string with a gauge of 20.
What is the gauge of this electric string?
The specified gauge is 20. It is an unwound string, suitable for replacing a string of the same gauge.
Is the Slinky Nickel Wound 20 wound?
No, this 20-gauge string is unwound. Its construction uses nickel-plated steel and a hex core.
What sound does nickel-plated steel provide on an electric guitar?
The nickel wire is known to deliver a clear sound without harshness. The pick response remains precise, with a sharp attack in both clean and distorted tones.
What type of end is used on this Ernie Ball string?
The ball end allows installation on an electric guitar designed for this type of termination. The hex core improves the winding's grip and contributes to string stability.
