Ernie Ball 2590 FLATWOUND POWER SLINKY FLATWOUND 11 - 48
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Ernie Ball
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A Flat Feel, a Warm Tone
Designed for electric guitar, the "Slinky Flatwound" strings offer a silky sensation and precise response ideal for jazz, soul, or demanding modern playing. Their cobalt alloy ribbon delivers a clear attack, present mids, and smooth highs, while maintaining controlled sustain. The plain G string provides natural bending and stable intonation across the fretboard.
Technical specifications
| Tension | Hard | 1st cord pull | 11 |
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Category | electric | Spun | flat |
| Draw | 11-14-18-28-38-48 | Material | cobalt |
| Type | electric guitar strings | Gauges | Super Slinky 9-42, Regular Slinky 10-46, Power Slinky 11-48 |
| Construction | flatwound | G string | plain G for easier bending |
| Alloy | patented cobalt alloy ribbon | Sound signature | round tone, softened highs, articulated mids |
Questions frequently asked
What is the gauge of the Ernie Ball 2590 Power Slinky Flatwound?
The set uses the gauges 11-14-18-28-38-48, with a .011 high E string. This configuration is indicated as heavy tension.
Are these flatwound strings suitable for jazz and soul?
The flatwound construction and cobalt alloy wrap produce a round tone with softened highs. The response is suitable for jazz, soul registers, and demanding modern playing.
Is the G string wound?
The .018 G string is plain, which facilitates bending while contributing to stable intonation on the fretboard.
What tone does the cobalt alloy add to these strings?
The patented cobalt alloy wrap delivers a clear attack and articulated mids. Sustain is described as controlled, with soft highs.
Are these strings designed for electric guitar?
This model is intended for electric guitar and features 6 ball-end strings.



