Detail 01
Regular Slinky 10-46
The middle-ground electric gauge. Bends easier than 11s, holds pitch better than 9s at standard tuning.
Product detailSKU #1273887998429
Ernie Ball2221 Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 12-Pack
Sale
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A dozen sets of 10-46 nickel wound electric strings sold as one box. For players who change strings often and already know this gauge.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Gigging players restringing every few weeks
- Guitar techs or teachers maintaining several instruments
- Anyone settled on 10-46 who wants a lower per-set cost
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players still experimenting with gauges — twelve sets locks you in
- Bass, acoustic or classical guitars — these are electric only
- Occasional players; strings corrode in storage before you use them
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Nickel wound
Warmer and smoother under the fingers than stainless steel, and easier on frets over time.
Detail 03
12-pack
Works out to roughly $6.67 a set versus buying singles. Only pays off if you use them.
Detail 04
Roundwound construction
Textured winding gives bite and harmonic content, but adds finger squeak on the wound strings.
Detail 05
46 low E
Enough tension for standard tuning. Drop D works but gets slack; drop C will flap.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sets are individually sealed — store the box somewhere dry, not a damp garage
- 02Nothing else included: no winder, no cutters, no tuner
- 03Check your bridge type; floating trems need a re-setup if you switch gauge
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauge is Regular Slinky?
10-46. Ten on the high E, forty-six on the low E, with nickel wound strings on the bottom four.
02Do these fit any electric guitar?
Any standard six-string electric with a scale length in the normal range. Check that your tuner posts and bridge accept .046 on the low E.
03How long do the sets keep before use?
Sealed packets slow corrosion considerably. Keep them out of humidity and heat and they will be fine for a long stretch.
04Can I use these for drop tunings?
Drop D is workable. Anything lower than that and the low E gets loose and intonates poorly — go up a gauge instead.
