If You Detune Your Guitar You Should Be Playing Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings
Optimal For Detuning. Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Electric Strings are perfect for those who like to detune their instrument to lower tuning combinations. Metal fans worldwide have gravitated towards the Not Even Slinky set to give their guitar the optimal gauge combination for Drop D and Drop C tuning. These strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency, optimum performance, and long life. Not Even Slinky wound strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around a hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .012 .016 .024p .032 .044 .056
BALL END
Ball ends are made using brass wire rod which is machined and cut to exacting specifications to ensure a precise fit and function.
WRAP WIRE
Nickel Wound Slinky strings are precision wound with nickel plated steel wire providing a classic, balanced tone with superior intonation and consistency.
CORE WIRE
The core is made from tin plated high carbon steel hex wire providing excellent durability.
Manufacturer: Ernie Ball
Model: P02626
SKU: I214579-N-28-WHXE
UPC: 749699126263
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