Ernie Ball 3115 Coated Slinky Skinny Top Heavy Bottom 10-52
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Ernie Ball
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A Coated Titanium Set Designed to Withstand
The Ernie Ball Slinky Coated Titanium 3115 strings are aimed at guitarists who want to maintain the feel and response of a "Skinny Top Heavy Bottom" gauge while gaining reliability. Made from steel and featuring a titanium treatment, these electric guitar strings are designed to better withstand the rigors of daily playing and the variations that can affect tuning.
The "Skinny Top Heavy Bottom" Gauge: Precision on Top, Impact on Bottom
With easier-to-bend treble strings and tighter bass strings, this 10-52 gauge offers an excellent compromise for standard tunings and heavy rhythm playing. You benefit from clear attacks on the low strings while maintaining a comfortable feel for bends and phrasing on the thin strings.
Technical specifications
| Tension | Hard | 1st cord pull | 10 |
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Category | electric | Material | titane |
| Classification | Skinny top heavy bottom | Special feature | ball |
| Draw | 10-13-17-30-42-52 | ||
| Brand / Reference | Ernie Ball 3115 | Properties | corrosion protection, improved stability, better tuning retention, resistance to breakage and slipping |
| Number of Strings | 6 | Reinforcement | ball-end reinforced strings |
| Treatment | Coated Titanium (titanium treatment, patented process) | Gauge | 10-13-17-30-42-52 |
Questions frequently asked
What is the gauge of the Ernie Ball 3115 Coated Slinky Skinny Top Heavy Bottom strings?
The set uses the 10-13-17-30-42-52 gauge for electric 6-string guitar. The three treble strings remain thin, while the bass strings go up to .052.
Are the 10-52 strings suitable for bends?
The treble strings in .010, .013, and .017 are designed to maintain a comfortable feel during bends and phrasing. The bottom strings, from .030 to .052, provide more tension for heavy rhythm playing.
What treatment protects the Ernie Ball 3115 strings?
A patented Coated Titanium treatment is applied to protect the strings against corrosion. This finish is claimed to promote tuning stability and sustain. A reinforcement at the ball end also aims to reduce breakage and slippage.
Are these strings suitable for standard tuning?
This model is suitable for standard tuning thanks to its balance between treble at .010 and bass at .052. The tension is labeled as hard.
What type of attachment is used on this string set?
Each string has a ball end attachment, with a specific reinforcement at this end.
