Ernie Ball .058 COBALT WOUND ELECTRIC GUITAR STRINGS
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Essential Information About Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt 58 Strings
Essential Information About Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt 58 Strings
- Increased Playing Dynamics : more immediate response under the fingers, ideal for both aggressive attacks and subtle nuances.
- More Harmonics, More Clarity : a richer spectrum for clear chords and notes that stand out in the mix.
- High Output : cobalt enhances the magnetic relationship between the strings and pickups, resulting in a particularly high output level.
- Perfect for Modern Sounds : gain, crunch, or edgy clean tones, the string maintains solid definition and a present character.
Manufacturer Information
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A Gauge Designed for Power and Sustain
The Ernie Ball Cobalt Slinky 58 is aimed at guitarists seeking a string with a responsive feel and detailed sound, with enhanced projection. Thanks to cobalt, the signal captured by your pickups gains intensity, highlighting attacks, palm mutes, and low-end lines while maintaining good clarity. Whether you play in dropped tunings, heavy rhythm, or simply want more presence, this string emphasizes definition, clarity, and harmonic richness.
Technical specifications
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end |
| Category | Electric single string |
| Draw | 58 |
| Nbr of strings | 1 |
| Spun | round |
| Material | cobalt |
| Brand | Ernie Ball |
| Series | Cobalt Slinky |
| Reference / Gauge | 58 |
| Material / Alloy | cobalt |
| Sound Features | increased playing dynamics, enhanced harmonics, improved clarity |
| Pickup Interaction | reinforced magnetic string/pickup relationship |
| Output Level | high |
Questions frequently asked
What tunings are suitable for an electric guitar string with a 58 gauge?
The 58 gauge is designed for down-tuned setups and heavy rhythm playing, with tension adapted for low-end lines. This string is sold individually.
Is the Ernie Ball Cobalt Slinky 58 a wound string?
This model features a round cobalt winding and a ball end.
What tone does a 58 gauge cobalt string produce?
Cobalt enhances the magnetic interaction between the string and pickups, resulting in a high output level. Attacks and palm mutes gain presence. Harmonics are emphasized while maintaining clarity in the low frequencies.
58 cobalt string: what effect does it have on electric guitar pickups?
Thanks to its cobalt material, this string delivers a stronger signal to the pickups. This highlights playing dynamics and clarity.
Is it possible to replace only the low E string with a 58 gauge?
It is possible to replace a single string since the Ernie Ball Cobalt Slinky is packaged individually. This model corresponds to the 58 gauge.



