Detail 01
Nickel-plated steel wrap and tin-plated steel hex core
The stated construction is intended to produce clear highs, tight lows, and dynamic midrange.
Product detailSKU #1500000430499
Ernie Ball2229 Hyper Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 2-Pack
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 2-pack of light-gauge nickel-wound electric guitar strings designed for balanced tone, smooth feel, flexibility, and stable tuning.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Electric guitarists seeking a balanced tone with clear highs, tight lows, and dynamic midrange
- Players who want light-gauge flexibility for fast leads and complex chords
- Practice, recording, and performance use
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for strings for an instrument other than electric guitar
- Players who do not want a light-gauge 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
Precision-ground and polished plain strings
The product description associates this with precise intonation and stable tuning.
Detail 03
Light gauge
The description emphasizes flexibility and responsiveness for fast leads and complex chords.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This listing is a 2-pack.
- 02The supplied product data identifies these as light-gauge strings but does not state the individual string gauges.
- 03Construction includes nickel-plated steel wrap wire and a tin-plated steel hex core.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What instrument are these strings for?
They are nickel-wound strings for electric guitar.
02How many sets are included?
This is a 2-pack.
03What materials are used?
They use nickel-plated steel wrap wire, a tin-plated steel hex core, and precision-ground, polished plain strings.
04Are the exact gauges listed?
No. The supplied data calls them light-gauge but does not provide individual gauge measurements.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51500000430499
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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