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Coated
A thin film blocks sweat and skin oil from reaching the windings, so tone stays consistent for longer.
Product detailSKU #1273887998723
Ernie Ball3123 Coated Super Slinky Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Coated Super Slinky electric set in 9-46 gauge. For players who lose strings to sweat or grime faster than to wear.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players with sweaty or acidic hands who kill strings in days
- Gigging guitarists who want fewer string changes between shows
- Bending-heavy styles that suit a light 9 gauge
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want maximum brightness from a fresh set
- Drop tunings below standard, where 9s go slack
- Anyone bothered by the slicker feel of a coating
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.
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Super Slinky gauge
The lighter end of standard electric sets. Easy bends and low finger pressure, less low-end thickness.
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Electric guitar strings
Steel-based and magnetic, so they drive electric pickups. They will not work properly on an acoustic.
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Single set
One guitar's worth of six strings. Buy multiples if you want spares on hand.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Six-string electric set only. Nothing here fits a bass or 7-string.
- 02Coated strings feel slicker under the fingers than plain ones
- 03Going from heavier gauge to 9s usually needs a truss rod and intonation check
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How long do coated strings last compared to regular ones?
Longer, though how much longer depends on you. The coating blocks sweat and oil, which is what dulls strings fastest. Hard-sweating players see the biggest difference.
02What gauge is Super Slinky?
9-46. It is the lighter end of standard electric gauges, easy to bend and comfortable for long sessions.
03Will these fit my acoustic guitar?
No. These are electric strings. Acoustics need bronze or phosphor bronze sets to sound right under an acoustic's pickup or microphone.
04Do coated strings sound different?
Slightly less bright when brand new than an uncoated set, but they hold that tone far longer instead of going dull in a week.
