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product_id: 270120464
title: "Ernie Ball Super Slinky Classic Rock n Roll Pure Nickel Wrap Electric Guitar Strings - 9-42 Gauge"
brand: "ernie ball"
price: "₨6480"
currency: LKR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Ernie Ball"
url: https://www.desertcart.lk/products/270120464-ernie-ball-super-slinky-classic-rock-n-roll-pure-nickel
store_origin: LK
region: Sri Lanka
---

# Pure nickel wrap for vintage warmth Hex-shaped high-carbon steel core for durability Made in California with premium materials Ernie Ball Super Slinky Classic Rock n Roll Pure Nickel Wrap Electric Guitar Strings - 9-42 Gauge

**Brand:** ernie ball
**Price:** ₨6480
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Unleash your inner rock legend with strings that scream vintage cool.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ernie Ball Super Slinky Classic Rock n Roll Pure Nickel Wrap Electric Guitar Strings - 9-42 Gauge by ernie ball
- **How much does it cost?** ₨6480 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- ernie ball enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ernie ball brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Built to Perform:** Hex-shaped high-carbon steel core ensures strength without sacrificing tone.
- • **Crafted in the USA:** Proudly made in California with the freshest, highest-quality materials.
- • **Trusted by Thousands:** 4.7-star rating from over 13,800 players who demand classic rock authenticity.
- • **Vintage Warmth, Modern Edge:** Pure nickel wrap delivers that iconic '50s & '60s rich tone every pro craves.
- • **Slinky Feel, Effortless Play:** Signature Super Slinky gauges (.009-.042) for lightning-fast riffs and smooth bends.

## Overview

Ernie Ball Super Slinky Classic Rock n Roll strings feature pure nickel wraps over a hex-shaped high-carbon steel core, delivering warm, vintage tones reminiscent of the '50s and '60s. With extra light gauges (.009-.042), these strings offer a signature smooth feel favored by professional guitarists. Made in California from premium materials, they combine durability with classic rock authenticity, earning a 4.7-star rating from thousands of users.

## Description

Ernie Ball Classic Rock N Roll Slinky electric guitar strings are made from pure nickel wire wrapped around hex-shaped, high-carbon steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high-carbon steel. Pure nickel electric guitar strings were the standard in much of the ‘50s and ‘60s and produce a warm, rich tone. Gauges .009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042.

Review: HONEST REVIEW: CAN EASILY BREAK - Can easily break. Not good
Review: Perfect

## Features

- Warm, vintage tone.
- Pure nickel was commonly used in electric guitar strings of the '50s and '60s.
- Signature Slinky feel.
- One of the original Slinky gauges, Super Slinky inch9s inch have remained one of the most popular electric guitar string gauges for decades.
- Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002PBS86 |
| Color Name | Super (9-42) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (13,843) |
| Date First Available | 7 August 2012 |
| Item Weight | 31.8 g |
| Item model number | P02253 |
| Material Type | Nickel-Plated |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 11.43 x 0.64 x 11.43 cm; 31.75 g |
| Size | Pack of 1 |
| String Gauge | Extra Light |
| String Material | Nickel |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ernie Ball
- **Colour:** Super (9-42)
- **Instrument:** Electric Guitar
- **String gauge:** Extra Light
- **String material type:** Nickel

## Images

![Ernie Ball Super Slinky Classic Rock n Roll Pure Nickel Wrap Electric Guitar Strings - 9-42 Gauge - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71B2VbmLiXL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why do these strings turn my fingers black ? Anybody else had this problem ?**
A: Have you seen a picture of SRV’s fingers? Permanently black/grey from playing. Probably the wear of the metal. Frets and strings wear out from play due to friction

**Q: What’s the difference between hybrid and regular strings?**
A: The difference is the string gauges.  
The 9-11-16-26-36-46 is considered a "hybrid gauge" set.  
It has the 9-11-16 of their "super" slinky sets and the 26-36-46 of their "regular" sets.  So it's a hybrid of the 9s and 10s.  Hope that helps!

**Q: Are these strings round or hex core?**
A: From the Ernie Ball website (do a search for 2253) they say this: "Made from pure nickel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire, these guitar strings produce a warm rich tone with that signature Slinky feel. Gauges .009, .011, .016, .024w, .032, .042 " so according to Ernie Ball they are HEX CORE.

**Q: Which of the classic pure nickel slinky sets have unwound g (3rd) strings?**
A: All of the Ernie Ball Pure Nickel Slinky sets currently available have unwound 3rd strings. This particular brand denotes "w" next to the 3rd string gauge number to denote a wound 3rd. Notice no "w"s are present on any of the packages here, so no sets contain a wound 3rd.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ HONEST REVIEW: CAN EASILY BREAK
*by U***8 on 16 February 2023*

Can easily break. Not good

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***N on 1 August 2025*

Perfect

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***N on 6 December 2025*

Great bass strings for metal music.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Ernie Ball Super Slinky Classic Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings, 9-42 Gauge (P02253)
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*Last updated: 2026-03-08*