Detail 01
11-52 gauges
The set spans from .011 to .052.
Product detailSKU #1500000256052
Ernie Ball2226 Burly Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings (11-52)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Burly Slinky is an 11-52 electric-guitar string set built with nickel-plated steel wrap wire over a tin-plated high-carbon steel core. The gauge layout uses a heavier bottom end and lighter top strings, creating the set's higher-tension feel across the guitar. Ernie Ball describes the result as full low end, clear high end, and balanced mids. It is a practical choice when you want the 11-52 range rather than an evenly lighter set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Electric-guitar setups where an 11-52 gauge range and higher tension are wanted.
- Players who want heavier lower strings paired with lighter upper strings.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for a gauge range lighter than 11-52.
- Players who do not want a higher-tension string set.
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-plated steel wrap wire
Nickel-plated steel is used for the wrap wire.
Detail 03
Tin-plated high-carbon steel core
The strings use a tin-plated high-carbon steel core.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the 11-52 gauge range and higher tension suit your intended setup.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauges are in Burly Slinky?
The set has an 11-52 gauge range.
02What are the strings made from?
They use nickel-plated steel wrap wire and a tin-plated high-carbon steel core.
03Are these electric-guitar strings?
Yes. Burly Slinky is an electric guitar string set.
