Ernie Ball .048 CLASSIC PURE NICKEL WOUND ELECTRIC GUITAR STRINGS

Name: .048 CLASSIC PURE NICKEL WOUND ELECTRIC GUITAR STRINGS
Brand: Ernie Ball
SKU: 264081
Price: 3.10 EUR
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EAN : 0749699112488

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Essential Information About Ernie Ball Slinky Classic 48 Strings
• Warm and rich tone thanks to the pure nickel winding, ideal for round and musical sounds.
• Vintage feel and softer response under the fingers, perfect for jazz, blues, and rock.
• Stability ensured by a hexagonal steel core plated with tin for consistent tension and precise playability.
• Versatility : a set designed for phrasing, full chords, and dynamics, both clean and crunch tones.

.048 CLASSIC PURE NICKEL WOUND ELECTRIC GUITAR STRINGS

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0,00 € Ecotax included

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The "Pure Nickel" Character: Warmth, Dynamics, and Musicality

The Ernie Ball Slinky Classic 48 strings are designed for guitarists seeking a more organic grain and a less aggressive presence in the highs. The construction is based on a hexagonal steel core plated with tin, around which a pure nickel wire is wound: a material choice known to provide warmth, a softer attack, and a particularly flattering sound on both single-coil pickups and humbuckers. Whether you play jazz voicings, expressive blues bends, or rock riffs with a pick, this set highlights the harmonic richness and sound density, while maintaining a controlled feel in the right hand.

Technical specifications

Type of cord attachment	Ball end
Category	Electric single string
Draw	48

Nbr of strings	1
Spun	round
Material	nickel

Brand	Ernie Ball
Construction	hexagonal core
Core material	tin-plated steel
Winding wire	pure nickel
Sound signature	warmer and richer
Recommended styles	jazz, blues, rock
Gauge	"48" (according to supplier designation)

Questions frequently asked

What is the gauge of the Ernie Ball Slinky Classic 48 string?

This single string has a gauge of 48 and features a ball end.

Is the Slinky Classic 48 made of pure nickel?

The winding wire is pure nickel, wrapped around a tin-plated steel hex core. This construction delivers a warmer and richer tonal signature.

What sound does a pure nickel electric string produce?

Pure nickel provides a softer attack and a less aggressive presence in the highs. It emphasizes harmonic richness and sonic density. This character suits tonalities sought in jazz, blues, and rock.