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Buy 10, get 2 free
Twelve sets for the price of ten, so roughly $6.67 a set instead of single-set shelf pricing.
Product detailSKU #1273887998487
Ernie Ball2220 Power Slinky Electric Guitar Strings - Buy 10, Get 2 Free
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Bulk buy of twelve sets of Ernie Ball's heavy-gauge Power Slinky electric strings. For players who already know this gauge is their gauge.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Gigging players who restring before every show
- Drop and baritone-ish tunings that need extra tension
- Studios or teachers stocking a shared string drawer
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players still experimenting with gauges — you're locked into one
- Acoustic or classical players; these are electric-only
- Anyone who restrings twice a year — sets age in the drawer
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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Power Slinky
The heavier end of Ernie Ball's Slinky range. Stiffer feel, more tension, fatter attack than Regular or Super Slinky.
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Electric guitar strings
Magnetic pickups need steel-core strings. These won't work on an acoustic-electric with a piezo-only bronze setup.
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Twelve sealed sets
Each set stays in its own sealed pack, so the ones at the bottom of the box aren't corroding while you use the first.
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Single gauge across the whole pack
No mixing and matching. Every set in the box is the same tension, so your setup stays consistent all year.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Coming from lighter strings? Expect a truss rod and intonation check
- 02Floating tremolo guitars need spring adjustment when tension jumps
- 03No string winder or cutters included — strings only
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many sets do I actually get?
Twelve. You pay for ten and two come free, which is where the per-set cost drops well below buying singles.
02Will these fit my guitar?
Any standard six-string electric. Check your nut slots and bridge saddles if you're stepping up from a much lighter gauge.
03Do strings go bad sitting in the package?
Sealed packs hold up well for a year or more. Store them somewhere cool and dry, not a humid garage or a hot car.
04Can I use these on an acoustic?
No. These are electric strings. An acoustic needs bronze or phosphor bronze to sound right, and the tension balance is different.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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