Ernie Ball 2624 Skinny Top Heavy Bottom 8C 9-80
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A gauge designed for modern playing without sacrificing feel
With the 2624 Skinny Top Heavy Bottom 8C 9-80 set, Ernie Ball targets guitarists who want to maintain a smooth feel on the treble strings (bends, vibrato, expressive phrasing) while benefiting from stronger bass strings for heavy rhythm playing. The result: a very effective balance between playability and tuning stability, especially appreciated in modern rock, metal, prog, or whenever you drop tuning and demand clarity.
The Slinky Nickel signature: the Ernie Ball standard
Precisely manufactured to high-quality standards, Slinky strings quickly became a staple for countless musicians thanks to their consistency and performance. Within the Slinky Nickel family, the reference 2221 Regular Slinky 10-46 is often cited as the absolute standard for electric guitar strings, used by artists like Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and Steve Vai. The range offers an extensive choice of gauges in 6, 7, and 8 strings to match your instrument and playing style.
Technical specifications
| Tension | Hard | 1st cord pull | 9 |
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end | Nbr of strings | 8 |
| Category | electric | Material | nickel-plated steel |
| Classification | Skinny top heavy bottom | Special feature | 8-string |
| Draw | 9-11-16-24-34-46-64-80 | ||
| Brand | Ernie Ball | Version | Skinny Top Heavy Bottom (softer trebles, tighter basses) |
| Reference | 2624 | Alloy / finish | Slinky Nickel |
| Series | Slinky | Wound strings (bass) | nickel-plated steel wrapped around a hex core steel wire |
| Type | electric guitar string set | Plain strings | high carbon steel nickel-plated |
| Number of strings | 8 | Other reference mentioned in the range | 2221 Regular Slinky 10-46 |
| Gauge | 9-80 | ||
Questions frequently asked
What is the gauge of the Ernie Ball 2624 strings for 8-string guitar?
The set uses the gauge 9-11-16-24-34-46-64-80, with the first string at .009 and the eighth string at .080.
Are these strings suitable for low tunings on an 8-string guitar?
The low strings at .064 and .080 provide significant tension, suitable for heavy rhythm playing and dropped tunings. The Skinny Top Heavy Bottom configuration maintains softer trebles for phrasing.
What material is used for the Ernie Ball Slinky Nickel 8-string strings?
The wound strings are made of nickel-plated steel wrapped around a hexagonal steel core. The plain strings use high-carbon steel with nickel plating. This construction corresponds to the Slinky Nickel finish.
Do the trebles remain easy to play with this heavy gauge?
Despite the declared heavy tension, the three treble strings at .009, .011, and .016 are designed to preserve a smooth feel during bends and vibrato.
What type of ball end do these 8-string strings use?
Each string is equipped with a ball end.
