Ernie Ball .042 STAINLESS STEEL WOUND ELECTRIC GUITAR STRINGS
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The "Slinky" Character: Brightness, Attack, and True Dynamics
The Ernie Ball Slinky Stainless Steel 42 are designed for guitarists seeking responsive play and a standout tone: clear attacks, emphasized harmonics, and a crisp tension feel. Thanks to their stainless steel winding around a tinned steel hex core, they deliver a sound that is both bright and punchy, ideal for tight rhythm playing as well as lead to maintain definition. An excellent choice if you are looking for guitar strings with a modern, clear, and dynamic output.
Technical specifications
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end |
| Category | Electric single string |
| Draw | 42 |
| Nbr of strings | 1 |
| Spun | round |
| Material | stainless steel |
| Type | stainless steel strings |
| Construction | stainless steel winding |
| Core | tinned steel hex core |
| Tone | bright and energetic sound |
| Gauge | 42 |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Ernie Ball Slinky Stainless Steel 42 string sold individually?
This reference contains a single electric guitar string, gauge 42.
What is the gauge of this Slinky string?
The indicated gauge is 42. It is a roundwound string designed for electric guitar.
What sound does stainless steel provide on this electric guitar string?
The stainless steel winding produces a bright and energetic tone. The attack is clear and the harmonics are enhanced. Definition is maintained in both rhythm and lead playing.
Does this string have a ball end?
The string end is equipped with a ball end.
What is the construction of the Slinky Stainless Steel 42 string?
The stainless steel wire is wound around a hex core steel plated with tin. This construction corresponds to a roundwound string.



