Detail 01
Gauge range: .0085-.040
It is a light-gauge set described as lower tension than standard gauges.
Product detailSKU #1500000316102
Ernie Ball2228 Mighty Slinky (8.5-40) Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Mighty Slinky 2228 is a light .0085-.040 electric-guitar set designed around even tension from string to string. Its nickel-plated steel wrap and tin-plated hex-shaped steel cores deliver the bright, balanced Slinky character described for the set, while the lighter gauges support bends, quick runs and articulate riffs. For players who want a low-tension feel without moving entirely to one of the adjacent Ernie Ball gauge sets named in its description, it offers a focused middle option.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fast, articulate runs and riffs where the lighter .0085-.040 gauges support a low-tension feel.
- Bending-focused playing that benefits from the set’s lighter string gauges.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for gauges outside the .0085-.040 range.
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 with tin-plated hex-shaped steel cores
These are the materials identified for the wound strings and cores.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that a .0085-.040 gauge range is the tension range you want.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauge is Mighty Slinky 2228?
The set ranges from .0085 to .040.
02How is the tension described?
It is described as lighter than standard gauges, with balanced tension across the six strings.
