Ernie Ball JOHN MAYER SILVER SLINKY NICKEL WOUND - 10,5-47
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Ernie Ball
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A "Signature" Play Between Nuance and Control
Born from an exceptional partnership between Ernie Ball and John Mayer, the Silver Slinky 2218 were designed string by string with particular attention to gauges and core-wrap ratios. The result: a set that aims for the perfect balance between the warmth of a comfortable gauge and the firmness needed to maintain definition, whether you play clean tones, light crunch, or with very nuanced dynamics.
Technical specifications
| Tension | Medium | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end | Material | nickel-plated steel |
| Category | electric | ||
| Model | Ernie Ball John Mayer Silver Slinky 2218 | Design | developed in partnership with John Mayer |
| Type | electric guitar strings | Specifics | specific gauges and optimized core-wrap ratios |
| Gauges | 10.5-47 | Recipe | Custom Slinky defined according to John Mayer's preferences |
| Gauge Combination | never offered before | Reinforced roundwound strings | RPS (better tuning stability and durability) |
Questions frequently asked
What are the gauges of the John Mayer Silver Slinky 2218 strings?
The set uses gauges 10.5-47, a Custom Slinky combination tailored to John Mayer's preferences.
Are the Silver Slinky 2218 suitable for an electric guitar?
These six strings are designed for electric guitar. They feature ball end attachments and medium tension.
What tone can be expected from the 10.5-47 gauge?
The 10.5-47 combination aims for a balance between playing comfort and firmness. The design targets clear definition for clean tones as well as light crunch. Gauges and core-wrap ratios have been worked out string by string to respond to nuanced dynamics.
What material is used for the Ernie Ball John Mayer Silver Slinky 2218?
The winding is made of nickel-plated steel, a material suited for this set of six electric strings.
What does RPS mean on the plain strings of this set?
The RPS reinforced plain strings are designed to improve tuning stability and durability.
