Ernie Ball said this about his strings, "Great strings can't cure a bad amp, an S-curve neck, or lousy room acoustics; but when all of these primary elements are correct, strings become the bottom line." For decades, players have trusted Ernie Ball strings for everything from practicing scales to rocking stadiums. The same still holds true today. No matter where you're playing, strings are still important. Ernie Ball Slinky strings provide a perfect balance of feel and tone, providing you with the best experience possible.
Guitar Strings

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The Pacesetter Elite 427 set contains clear nylon trebles and the bass is in silver plated copper on a nylon core. The prototype of the first nylon classical guitar strings, this 50-year-old model has been the most versatile stings construction since nylon strings were developed. The moderately priced 427 is by far the most sold classic guitar string game in the world.
Ernie Ball strings have been a top choice for players of all types since the early 1960s, when guitarists came into Ernie Ball's music store, customizing their string gauges to make their axes easier to play. After fruitless attempts to interest major guitar manufacturers in a lighter set of strings, Ernie Ball decided to start making his own. When you open a pack of his strings today, you know you're getting a quality set of strings designed to give you great tone, reliable performance, and long life. You can't go wrong when you string up with Ernie Ball strings!
The 900-B Golden Superior set contains black nylon trebles and Golden Alloy polished metal basses. Specially designed for the concert performer, the smooth surface on the bass allows the player to change positions without noise or squeaks. Highly polished, these basses are recommended for studio recording and live performances. Warm tone, polished bass to reduce finger noise
La Bella's Phosphor Bronze sets are made with our exclusively formulated bronze and tin alloy, producing a brighter sound and longer life than any other phosphor bronze set on the market. Since its introduction in the 1970s, the Phosphor Bronze series has become our most popular acoustic ensemble for all genres of music. Its most brilliant and longest string life of any other phosphor bronze ensemble
Ernie Ball strings have been a top choice for players of all types since the early 1960s, when guitarists came into Ernie Ball's music store, customizing their string gauges to make their axes easier to play.
The 900 Golden Superior set features golden nylon tweezers and polished gold alloy plated basses. Specially designed for the concert performer, the smooth surface on the bass allows the player to change positions without noise or squeaks. Highly polished, these basses are recommended for studio recording and live performances. Warm tone, polished bass to reduce finger noise
La Bella's Phosphor Bronze sets are made with our exclusively formulated bronze and tin alloy, producing a brighter sound and longer life than any other phosphor bronze set on the market. Since its introduction in the 1970s, the Phosphor Bronze series has become our most popular acoustic ensemble for all genres of music. Its most brilliant and longest string life of any other phosphor bronze ensemble
La Bella's Phosphor Bronze sets are made with our exclusively formulated bronze and tin alloy, producing a brighter sound and longer life than any other phosphor bronze set on the market. Since its introduction in the 1970s, the Phosphor Bronze series has become our most popular acoustic ensemble for all genres of music. Its most brilliant and longest string life of any other phosphor bronze ensemble
The first choice of modern-style flamenco players, the 2001 Hard Tension Flamenco strings are designed for today's remarkable guitars and the exceptional technique of contemporary concert artists. Most heavier designed sets produce a dull, hazy sound. These hard tension strings are the exception and create a brilliant and powerful tone with a real flamenco attack. This special construction retains traditional string gauges and surpasses all other high-voltage strings on the market.
The list of musicians who use Ernie Ball strings to make music reads like the who's who in contemporary music history. The story of the Slinky itself deserves its own place in rock and roll history. In the early 60s rock and roll guitar was exploding.
The quintessential flamenco set, Flamenco 2001 Medium Tension strings produce a sound that is robust and luminous yet feel extremely flexible. Sensitive to the touch and responsive to the slightest change in tone or attack, these strings have a tremendous ease of playing that will appeal to most players.
As La Bella’s best-selling and most versatile sets, our Electric Guitar strings combine a rich history in string making with the latest innovations in string making for unparalleled tone and feel. Suitable for all genres of music and styles of playing, our Electric Guitar strings are very bright and long lasting. These nickel-plated steel round wound strings are super-flexible for bending and sustaining notes.
String gauges: Clear nylon trebles 29-335-41. Silver-plated wound basses 285-35-415.Extremely flexible, 2001 Medium Tension strings are responsive and sensitive to the slightest left hand vibrato and subtle tonal changes produced by the right hand. They combine a high performance capability with a tremendous ease of playing.The 2001 Series Classical Guitar Strings are the product of years of intense research and development. During the formulation of the 2001 Series, prototypes were tested worldwide by fine performing artists and teachers. These guitarists expressed a need for classical guitar strings with a greater response, clarity and sustaining power. To meet this demand, La Bella redesigned both the treble and bass strings according to new specifications.
While La Bella strings are the top choice for world-famous musicians such as Willie Nelson, Bryan Adams, and Ron Carter, their heritage reaches way back - almost four centuries back, starting in Salle, Italy, in the seventeenth century with the Mari family. They were famous throughout Europe and even supplied violin strings to Amati and Stradivari. Brothers Emilio and Olinto Mari moved their string operation to New York in the early twentieth century, and the modern-day foundation for La Bella strings was born.
While La Bella strings are the top choice for world-famous musicians such as Willie Nelson, Bryan Adams, and Ron Carter, their heritage reaches way back - almost four centuries back, starting in Salle, Italy, in the seventeenth century with the Mari family. They were famous throughout Europe and even supplied violin strings to Amati and Stradivari. Brothers Emilio and Olinto Mari moved their string operation to New York in the early twentieth century, and the modern-day foundation for La Bella strings was born.
While La Bella strings are the top choice for world-famous musicians such as Willie Nelson, Bryan Adams, and Ron Carter, their heritage reaches way back - almost four centuries back, starting in Salle, Italy, in the seventeenth century with the Mari family. They were famous throughout Europe and even supplied violin strings to Amati and Stradivari. Brothers Emilio and Olinto Mari moved their string operation to New York in the early twentieth century, and the modern-day foundation for La Bella strings was born.
Designed for aggressive rock tone, La Bella HRS nickel electric guitar strings deliver bright tone and long-lasting performance. You'll find these nickel-plated roundwound strings to be pleasingly flexible, allowing for big bends and long sustain.
La Bella's 2001 Medium Tension Classical Guitar Strings were developed with input from top-tier guitarists and instructors to offer the increased clarity, sustain, and responsiveness modern players and concert instruments require, while maintaining extremely detailed nuance. The strings are constructed from nylon 202 and silver-plated winding.
La Bella’s Phosphor Bronze sets are made with our exclusively formulated bronze and tin alloy, producing a brighter tone and longer string life than any other phosphor bronze set on the market. Since its introduction in the 1970s, the Phosphor Bronze Series has become our most popular acoustic set for all genres of music.
Ernie Ball strings have been a top choice for players of all types since the early 1960s, when guitarists came into Ernie Ball's music store, customizing their string gauges to make their axes easier to play. After fruitless attempts to interest major guitar manufacturers in a lighter set of strings, Ernie Ball decided to start making his own. When you open a pack of his strings today, you know you're getting a quality set of strings designed to give you great tone, reliable performance, and long life. You can't go wrong when you string up with Ernie Ball strings!
Ernie Ball strings have been a top choice for players of all types since the early 1960s, when guitarists came into Ernie Ball's music store, customizing their string gauges to make their axes easier to play. After fruitless attempts to interest major guitar manufacturers in a lighter set of strings, Ernie Ball decided to start making his own. When you open a pack of his strings today, you know you're getting a quality set of strings designed to give you great tone, reliable performance, and long life. You can't go wrong when you string up with Ernie Ball strings!
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Ernie Ball Cobalt guitar strings are made of a new alloy formulation that gives you higher output, better sound, and longer life. Cobalt strings' special iron/cobalt blend attracts the magnets in your pickups better than any other alloy. When you string up with Ernie Ball Cobalts, you'll immediately notice the incredible comfort these strings offer - silky and pliable under your fretting fingers; your pick will seem to glide over the strings, letting you execute fast passages effortlessly. And when you plug in, you'll get increased power, beefy yet defined lows, improved midrange focus, harmonics, and sustain, and crisp highs. Try a set of Ernie Ball Cobalt strings - you're gonna love 'em!
Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky electric guitar strings are perfect for those who like to detune their instrument to lower tuning combinations. Metal fans worldwide have gravitated towards the Not Even Slinky set to give their guitar the optimal gauge combination for Drop D and Drop C tuning. The wound strings are made from nickel-plated, steel wire wrapped around a hex-shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered, tin-plated, high-carbon steel, producing a well-balanced tone for your guitar.
Ernie Ball strings have been a top choice for players of all types since the early 1960s, when guitarists came into Ernie Ball's music store, customizing their string gauges to make their axes easier to play. After fruitless attempts to interest major guitar manufacturers in a lighter set of strings, Ernie Ball decided to start making his own. When you open a pack of his strings today, you know you're getting a quality set of strings designed to give you great tone, reliable performance, and long life. You can't go wrong when you string up with Ernie Ball strings!
Ernie Ball strings have been a top choice for players of all types since the early 1960s, when guitarists came into Ernie Ball's music store, customizing their string gauges to make their axes easier to play. After fruitless attempts to interest major guitar manufacturers in a lighter set of strings, Ernie Ball decided to start making his own. When you open a pack of his strings today, you know you're getting a quality set of strings designed to give you great tone, reliable performance, and long life. You can't go wrong when you string up with Ernie Ball strings!
Ernie Ball strings have been a top choice for players of all types since the early 1960s, when guitarists came into Ernie Ball’s music store, customizing their string gauges to make their axes easier to play. After fruitless attempts to interest major guitar manufacturers in a lighter set of strings, Ernie Ball decided to start making his own. When you open a pack of his strings today, you know you’re getting a quality set of strings designed to give you great tone, reliable performance, and long life. You can’t go wrong when you string up with Ernie Ball strings!
Ernie Ball's Super Slinky 7-string nickel wound electric guitar strings are made with comfort in mind. A lighter gauge than other Ernie ball 7-string sets, the Super Slinky increases playing ease and comfort. Guitarists at Musicplus like these strings for their rich sound and comfortable feel. Made with a nickle-plated steel wire wrapped around a tin-plated hex core and specially tempered tin-plated plain strings, the Ernie Ball Super Slinky 7-string nickel wounds provide an even and balanced tonal quality to your music.
Ernie Ball 2727 Cobalt Hybrid Slinky Electric Strings are a perfect match for those who like the ability to combine the combination of Super and Regular Slinkys. The Cobalt Series is clearly an improvement on its classic nickel-wound counterpart giving the player increased sustain, clarity and output. In addition, they resist sweat and moisture better and have unmatched flexibility when compared to other nickel wound strings. Cobalt is the most magnetically active string alloy on the planet and attracts the magnets in your pickups more than any other string.