Pure nickel was commonly used in electric guitar strings of the '50s and '60s
Warm, vintage tone
One of the original Slinky gauges, Super Slinky "9s" have remained one of the most popular electric guitar string gauges for decades
Signature Slinky feel
Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials
Description
Ernie Ball Classic Rock N Roll Slinky electric guitar strings are made from pure nickel wire wrapped around hex-shaped, high-carbon steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high-carbon steel. Pure nickel electric guitar strings were the standard in much of the ‘50s and ‘60s and produce a warm, rich tone. Gauges .009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042.
