Ernie Ball .048 STAINLESS STEEL WOUND ELECTRIC GUITAR STRINGS
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Bright and energetic sound : precise and biting tone, ideal for standing out in the mix.
- Stainless steel winding : sharp attack and lasting clarity, even after long sessions.
- Hex core : better grip of the winding wire, stability, and consistent response under the fingers.
- Tinned steel core : balance between feel, tuning stability, and everyday reliability.
Manufacturer Information
Ernie Ball
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A String Designed for Definition and Dynamics
The Ernie Ball Slinky Stainless Steel 48 is aimed at guitarists seeking a wound string with character: a well-present high end, fast attack, and a responsive playing feel. Its stainless steel winding highlights harmonics and precision, making it particularly suitable for articulated riffs, chords that need to "pop," and both clean and distorted tones.
Technical specifications
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end | Nbr of strings | 1 |
| Category | Electric single string | Spun | round |
| Draw | 48 | Material | stainless steel |
| Brand | Ernie Ball | Winding | stainless steel wound around a hexagonal core |
| Series | Slinky Stainless Steel | Core material | tin-plated steel |
| Gauge | 48 | Tone | bright and energetic |
| Type | wound string | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this string suitable for an electric guitar?
This string is designed for electric guitar and is sold individually. Its gauge of 48 corresponds to a wound string.
What is the gauge of the Ernie Ball Slinky Stainless Steel 48?
The stated gauge is 48. It is a wound string intended to complement or replace a bass string in an electric set.
What sound does a stainless steel string produce?
The stainless steel winding promotes a bright and energetic tone. Harmonics and attack precision are emphasized. This construction suits articulated riffs and chords that need to stand out.
Does the string have a ball end?
The string has a ball end, according to the technical sheet.
Is the winding of this string round?
The winding is round. This string from the Slinky Stainless Steel series combines this winding with a stainless steel material.



