Ernie Ball 2222 Hybrid Slinky 9-46
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Essential Information About Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky 9-46 Strings
Essential Information About Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky 9-46 Strings
- Hybrid gauge 9-46: flexibility on the trebles and reinforced hold in the basses, ideal for rhythm and lead playing.
- Nickel-plated steel: precise attack, tonal balance, and comfortable feel for electric guitar.
- Stability and longevity: designed to maintain reliable tuning and consistent feel throughout sessions.
- A standard among guitarists: the Slinky family is a safe choice to faithfully capture your instrument's character.
Manufacturer Information
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The Perfect Compromise Between Finesse and Power
The Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky 9-46 combine light treble strings (9) for easy bends, expressive vibrato, and fast playing, with thicker bass strings (up to 46) that provide body, precision, and better resistance to back-and-forth attacks. This setup is especially appreciated if you alternate between strong chords, riffs, solos, and legato phrases, while seeking a balanced response and clear sound, from clean tones to heavy drive.Technical specifications
| Tension | Medium | Draw | 9-11-16-26-36-46 |
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end | 1st cord pull | 9 |
| Category | electric | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Classification | Hybrid | Material | nickel-plated steel |
| Number of strings | 6 | Gauge | 9-11-16-26-36-46 |
| 1st string gauge | 009 | ||
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Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
Guitar strings praised for excellent sound quality and durability. Customers said "very good strings that sound well" and noted easy tuning. The 9-46 hybrid gauge offers versatility with light trebles and heavier bass. Some mentioned occasional defects. Overall highly regarded for quality-price ratio.
Review highlights
- âVery good strings that sound wellâ
- âElectric guitar enthusiasts know these strings offer excellent quality-price ratioâ
- âEasy playing in trebles of 9-42 and precision and power of 10-46!â
Based on 51 reviews
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Excellent strings, as is often the case with Ernie Ball, leaving the pleasure of extra light (for beginners or amateurs of this caliber), but with the sixth string, E Bass, in 46 which avoids fretting and gives more body in the bass.
âFreshâ packaging guaranteeing the preservation of new strings.
Ernie Balls sound great.
For casual players, prefer the âTitaniumâ version, which is more expensive but will last longer.Automatically translated
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Excellent value for money.
These strings really last a long time. The tie rod is just perfect, not too soft or too tight. This allows for easy and fast gameplay.
Each string is carefully packed, all delivered by woodbrass without a problem!
I have just ordered more and new jacks, I am looking forward to it all!Automatically translated
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Same opinion as the other Ernie Ball strings.
I have only used Ernie Ball strings for more than 15 years in deferent pulling and always satisfied withstands my snag strikes and Floyd quite well, which I don't use much but like a kid who makes his toys suffer.Automatically translated
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I installed it on my guitar, it's a good string game it sounds good
I am used to a 10-46 but this one is cheaper and just as goodAutomatically translated
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Since my usual dealer is not in a position to supply me, I would probably go through you for some of my next purchases. Thank you.
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Questions frequently asked
What is the gauge of the Ernie Ball 2222 Hybrid Slinky 9-46?
The set features the gauge 9-11-16-26-36-46, with the first string at .009 and the sixth string at .046.
Do the 9-46 strings make bending easier?
The three light treble strings, from .009 to .016, facilitate easy bends. This setup is also suitable for expressive vibrato and fast playing.
Why choose a 9-46 hybrid gauge?
The combination of thin trebles and thicker basses pairs a .009 first string with a .046 sixth string. The bass strings provide body and precision. This design is made to better withstand aggressive alternating picking.
What material is used for these electric guitar strings?
The set is made of nickel-plated steel, intended for a 6-string electric guitar.
Are the Hybrid Slinky 9-46 suitable for riffs and legato playing?
The 9-46 hybrid gauge is especially recommended for alternating between heavy chords, riffs, solos, and legato passages. The tonal response remains consistent from clean sounds to heavy overdrive.
