Ernie Ball .046 COBALT WOUND ELECTRIC GUITAR STRINGS
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Ernie Ball
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A set of strings designed to push your signal further
The Ernie Ball Cobalt Slinky are designed for guitarists who want a clearer, more harmonic, and more energetic sound without changing their playing habits. Thanks to cobalt, the string "grabs" the magnetic field of your pickups more effectively, resulting in an immediate sense of presence and a stronger signal to the amplifier or effects chain. The outcome: sharper attacks, increased definition, and musicality that stands out both in clean tones and distortion.
Technical specifications
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end |
| Category | Electric single string |
| Draw | 46 |
| Nbr of strings | 1 |
| Spun | round |
| Material | cobalt |
| Brand | Ernie Ball |
| Series | Slinky Cobalt |
| Type | electric guitar strings |
| Sound features | enhanced playing dynamics, more harmonics, increased clarity |
| Specificity | reinforced magnetic relationship between strings and pickups |
| Output level | high |
| Gauge | 46 |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt 46 string suitable for an electric guitar?
This string is designed for electric guitars and features a ball end. It has a gauge of .046 with a round wound cobalt wrap.
What is the gauge of this guitar string?
The indicated gauge is 46, corresponding to a low E string with a .046 gauge.
How does cobalt affect the sound of an electric guitar string?
The cobalt material enhances the magnetic interaction between the string and the pickups. The output signal is higher, with more harmonics and increased clarity. The attack is sharper both in clean tones and overdrive.
Is this product sold as a single string?
This reference includes one single electric guitar string, gauge 46.
Is the Cobalt 46 string round wound?
The cobalt string is specified as round wound. This construction is associated with improved playing dynamics and better signal definition.



