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Ernie Ball Super Slinky Coated Titanium Electric Guitar Strings, 9-42 Gauge (P03123)
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Brand | Ernie Ball |
String Gauge | .009 |
Color | Super (9-42) |
Instrument | Electric Guitar |
String Material Type | Titanium |
About this item
- Titanium reinforced on the ball-end of the string
- All wound strings are treated with a micro-thin layer of enamel that prevents decay and corrosion up to five times more than uncoated sets
- In addition to treating the wound strings, each plain string features a rust-resistant plating along with a patented reinforcement winding of titanium wire
- Titanium's inherent strength helps to prevent string breakage, string slippage, and is proven to keep your guitar strings in tune better than conventional plain strings
- One of the original Slinky gauges, Super Slinky has remained one of the most popular electric guitar strings for decades
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Product information
Item Weight | 1.06 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.25 x 4.5 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
ASIN | B001FWYASK |
Item model number | P03123 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,135 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #27 in Electric Guitar Strings |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 11, 2008 |
Color Name | Super (9-42) |
String Gauge | .009 |
String Material | Titanium |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Size | 3 Pack |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
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Product Info
- Ultra thin nano-coating
- Titanium-reinforced plain strings for added strength and durability
- Precision wound with nickel-plated steel
- Prolonged string life
- Crafted in Southern California, USA with the finest and freshest materials.
Coated Electric Slinky Guitar Strings
Ernie Ball Coated Slinky strings feature wound strings that are treated with groundbreaking nanotechnology that repels unwanted moisture and oils that negatively impact your tone. In addition to treating the wound strings, each plain string features a patented reinforcement winding of titanium wire at the ball-end. Ernie Ball Coated Slinky guitar strings maintain the same vibrant tone Ernie Ball customers have relied on for over 60 years.
Reinforced Plain String
Titanium RPS are reinforced with a titanium wrap wire at the ball-end twist providing greater durability and tuning stability.
Everlast Treated Nickel Plated Wound String
Coated wound strings are treated with groundbreaking nanotechnology that repels unwanted moisture and oils that negatively impact your tone.
Core Wire
The core is made from tin plated high carbon steel hex wire providing excellent durability.
Aerosmith's Joe Perry plays Coated Slinky Skinny Top/Heavy Bottom 10-52.
Kid Rock plays Coated Regular Slinky 10-46.
Don Felder plays Coated Regular Slinky 10-46.
Rise Against's Tim McIlrath plays Coated Regular Slinky 10-46.
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Tone | Classic, Balanced | Warm, Vintage | Classic, Balanced | Clear and Bright | Clear with Strong Lows |
Wrap Wire | Plasma Enhanced Nickel Plated Steel | Pure Nickel | Nano-treated, Nickel-plated steel | Cobalt Alloy | Super Cobalt Alloy |
7-string set? | ✓ | ✓ |
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Customers appreciate the high-quality strings that produce a smooth and well-tuned sound. They find the strings to be a good value for the money, with a silky feel. Many customers enjoy their effectiveness, tune retention, and playability. However, opinions differ on durability.
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Customers appreciate the strings' quality. They find the strings smooth and well-tuned, with thicker strings on top and thinner ones on the bottom. The strings hold their tone and tune well over time. Some customers consider them better than non-coated strings.
"...balls that are dry and rusty these definitely feel like high quality coated strings, smooth and very well toned!!..." Read more
"...be of the consistency with quality expected — is their quality consistent with expectations? Yes...." Read more
"Best strings made bar none." Read more
"Strings are a personal choice. I ordered cobalts, Pure nickel round wound, Dean Markley Cryogenics, and these Titanium/Ceramic are my favorite...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the musical instrument strings. They mention the strings hold tune well, have a great tone, and are durable. Some say the tone is nasally, not dull, just not as full as they wanted.
"...has been the sharp d’adario version of ernie ball while keeping the mellow tone that i love about ernie ball, but sadly they got rusty extremely..." Read more
"They may eventually wear out your frets but they sound good and last a good long while...." Read more
"I put them on my Epiphone. Sound great, play great, being 8 gauge ..... I was willing to accept a little buzzing. Clean !! Will buy again ..." Read more
"...This is where there is significance. The gauge differences do improve the sound quality with the Extra Slinky in my opinion...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value for money of the musical instrument strings. They find them easy to play different types of music, and consider them worth it even if they are not professionals.
"...Reinforced Technology (patented Titanium RPS Technology) — they're inexpensive (they do cost more than the Super Slinky, but not by much), durable,..." Read more
"...Super durable. The hybrid pack is great and stays in tune. Great value for the money. Easy to play many different types of music." Read more
"...I got the standards and they were exactly what I wanted and for a great price. I've always gotten decent longevity from Ernie balls too...." Read more
"...I have say I like these and think they're worth the extra cost...." Read more
Customers appreciate the smooth, silky, and slippery feel of the strings. They find them clearer and faster-paced.
"...dry and rusty these definitely feel like high quality coated strings, smooth and very well toned!!..." Read more
"...So far I love the feel and bright sound." Read more
"...They feel nice, bend superbly and have an overall great tone. This is my new string. I have always used Ernie Ball strings but these are awesome!" Read more
"...me the difference in sound was noticeably more clear, the strings felt better to me..like smoother if that's possible?..." Read more
Customers like the strings. They say the strings do the job well, are durable, and play well. Some mention they are the best strings they've used.
"I put them on my Epiphone. Sound great, play great, being 8 gauge ..... I was willing to accept a little buzzing. Clean !! Will buy again ..." Read more
"...Yes. The strings are durable and they play well; my only gripe would be with overselling the Titanium that's used to secure the lock twist...." Read more
"Works Good Very Happy" Read more
"...Still has amazing tone, output, lifespan, feel and everything else you demand for high performance...." Read more
Customers appreciate the strings' good tune retention. They say the strings stay in tune even when dropped, and they don't go far off-tune.
"...Super durable. The hybrid pack is great and stays in tune. Great value for the money. Easy to play many different types of music." Read more
"These are a really good fit for my playing. They hold their tune well if you pre-stretch them prior to tuning...." Read more
"...these strings other than sounding great when new is that they held tune pretty good and not be far off tune." Read more
"...I love the thicker gauge for more rhythm playing due to it staying in better tune. Would buy again." Read more
Customers find the strings easy to play and recommend them for guitar players. The strings sound great and are surprisingly easy to play for such big strings. They allow for various musical styles and have a supple tone.
"...Great value for the money. Easy to play many different types of music." Read more
"...What can you say about Nickel round wound. Tone is awesome an supple beyond belief. Pure blues and jazz sounds. Absolutely great...." Read more
"...Quality is very stable and the new hy-brid are even more incredible for exploritory playing...." Read more
"They play really nice like my D'addario's but slightly cheaper...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the strings' durability. Some say they hold up well and are reliable, while others report breaking strings quickly, not lasting as long as expected, and being less bendy than expected.
"...this is how you got customers like me, people who want something reliable and long lasting and dont need to hassle to take care of things every..." Read more
"They may eventually wear out your frets but they sound good and last a good long while...." Read more
"...and make a bunch of screeching when you slide I immediately broke the 2 highest strings. One while tuning and the other the first time i did a bend...." Read more
"...These strings are the Ernie Ball Extra Slinky Strings with Titanium Reinforced Technology (patented Titanium RPS Technology) — they're inexpensive..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2023Color: Hybrid (9-46)Verified PurchaseI have always been a D’adario & elixir fan boy ever since i started playing guitar 14 years ago. Throughout time and in between setups, the guitar technicians i took my guitar to always looked at me in a different way when i said for strings im not taking ernie ball, tho one of them insisted when the cobalt launched that i should give Ernie ball another chance cuz they are good. And he was right! The cobalt has been the sharp d’adario version of ernie ball while keeping the mellow tone that i love about ernie ball, but sadly they got rusty extremely quick and i had to go back to elixir. A decade passed by and so much has changed in life, I finally got back into playing guitar and bought myself a beast of a brand new schecter (c1 platinum) and a boss katana mk2 100 and boy is that combination the best thing ive ever had since my good old days, better than my old Ibanez prestige and the junky (sold to a friend) line 6 spider 4 30W amp. The schecter came with the strings that made me fall in love with Ernie ball, the cobalt series, and as much as i loved them again like i used to i had to get coated strings after 4 days of playing. Thankfully, finally ernie ball has launched with a coated line!!! And that gave me so much joy!!! To the point i was expecting to see if ernie has finally made me their loyal customer after so many attempts? Have they nailed this time? And so they did!! Unlike the rest of the Ernie balls that are dry and rusty these definitely feel like high quality coated strings, smooth and very well toned!! Ernie ball i kneel, this is how you got customers like me, people who want something reliable and long lasting and dont need to hassle to take care of things every minute. The strings are durable and after playing sessions with them Ernie has got my seal of approval!!!
5.0 out of 5 stars Ok i cant believe the day has finally come that ernie ball has finally caught my attention.I have always been a D’adario & elixir fan boy ever since i started playing guitar 14 years ago. Throughout time and in between setups, the guitar technicians i took my guitar to always looked at me in a different way when i said for strings im not taking ernie ball, tho one of them insisted when the cobalt launched that i should give Ernie ball another chance cuz they are good. And he was right! The cobalt has been the sharp d’adario version of ernie ball while keeping the mellow tone that i love about ernie ball, but sadly they got rusty extremely quick and i had to go back to elixir. A decade passed by and so much has changed in life, I finally got back into playing guitar and bought myself a beast of a brand new schecter (c1 platinum) and a boss katana mk2 100 and boy is that combination the best thing ive ever had since my good old days, better than my old Ibanez prestige and the junky (sold to a friend) line 6 spider 4 30W amp. The schecter came with the strings that made me fall in love with Ernie ball, the cobalt series, and as much as i loved them again like i used to i had to get coated strings after 4 days of playing. Thankfully, finally ernie ball has launched with a coated line!!! And that gave me so much joy!!! To the point i was expecting to see if ernie has finally made me their loyal customer after so many attempts? Have they nailed this time? And so they did!! Unlike the rest of the Ernie balls that are dry and rusty these definitely feel like high quality coated strings, smooth and very well toned!! Ernie ball i kneel, this is how you got customers like me, people who want something reliable and long lasting and dont need to hassle to take care of things every minute. The strings are durable and after playing sessions with them Ernie has got my seal of approval!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2023
Images in this review - Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2024Color: Regular (10-46)Verified PurchaseThey may eventually wear out your frets but they sound good and last a good long while. They won't be replacing nickel anytime soon but they bend in higher gauges with ease. I stopped playing Ernie's some years ago but these brought me back.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2024Color: Extra (8-38)Verified PurchaseI put them on my Epiphone. Sound great, play great, being 8 gauge ..... I was willing to accept a little buzzing. Clean !! Will buy again ...
- Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2021Color: Extra (8-38)Verified PurchaseThe standard strings I use with my guitar are the Ernie Ball Super Slinky Strings — they're inexpensive, durable, & they sound pretty good on an electric guitar.
These strings are the Ernie Ball Extra Slinky Strings with Titanium Reinforced Technology (patented Titanium RPS Technology) — they're inexpensive (they do cost more than the Super Slinky, but not by much), durable, & they sound pretty good on an electric guitar.
So, the Extra Slinky & the Super Slinky must be pretty much the same...? Well, not quite; indeed, there are 2 differences:
1. Extra Slinky have Titanium RPS Technology!
2. Extra Slinky wire gauges differ from the Super Slinky.
Ok...; so... What's the significance of those differences then?
1. The Titanium? The significance is negligible. The Titanium is present only on the 3 wound strings & is just a 1-2" long Titanium wire that is wrapped around or into the lock twist of the 3 wound strings. The Titanium itself has NO effect on the sound of the strings – it is meant to reduce potential slippage & breakage only. Considering it is only present on the three thickest cords, I question its purpose other than that of a gimmick. ..(?)
2. The Gauges? This is where there is significance. The gauge differences do improve the sound quality with the Extra Slinky in my opinion. The Extra Slinky are 8-11-14-22-30-38 while the Super Slinky are 9-11-16-24-32-42. The end effect is a slightly cleaner sound, especially with the Low E. But the reduced gauge isn't without its drawbacks. Namely, the High E could be anywhere from a little uncomfortable to punishing depending on your manner & frequency of play. The Dunlop Billy Gibbons Strings have a 7 Gauge High E, which are the strings I replaced with the Extra Slinky, so I had already acclimated to the discomfort of the extreme High E Gauge.
As a note for comparison of the Extra Slinky Titanium v Dunlop's Billy Gibbons Strings — hands-down, the Extra Slinky are superior. The Billy Gibbons strings didn't produce near the volume of Ernie Ball Strings. Dunlop's did have a nice sound, they just weren't loud enough.
So, when all is said and done, are the Extra Slinky Strings worth the higher price of the Super Slinky Strings? Yes, but do take the amount of subjectivity that comes with that assessment into account. I like how the strings sound. I think the difference in price isn't that significant. A better assessment might be of the consistency with quality expected — is their quality consistent with expectations? Yes. The strings are durable and they play well; my only gripe would be with overselling the Titanium that's used to secure the lock twist. In terms of branding, the "Titanium technology" is not consistent because it's very much a gimmick in my opinion. Hence the 4-stars instead of 5-stars. Still, that is no reason to avoid these strings nor to think they are of inferior quality.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good strings for an Electric Guitar; Titanium is a gimmickThe standard strings I use with my guitar are the Ernie Ball Super Slinky Strings — they're inexpensive, durable, & they sound pretty good on an electric guitar.
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2021
These strings are the Ernie Ball Extra Slinky Strings with Titanium Reinforced Technology (patented Titanium RPS Technology) — they're inexpensive (they do cost more than the Super Slinky, but not by much), durable, & they sound pretty good on an electric guitar.
So, the Extra Slinky & the Super Slinky must be pretty much the same...? Well, not quite; indeed, there are 2 differences:
1. Extra Slinky have Titanium RPS Technology!
2. Extra Slinky wire gauges differ from the Super Slinky.
Ok...; so... What's the significance of those differences then?
1. The Titanium? The significance is negligible. The Titanium is present only on the 3 wound strings & is just a 1-2" long Titanium wire that is wrapped around or into the lock twist of the 3 wound strings. The Titanium itself has NO effect on the sound of the strings – it is meant to reduce potential slippage & breakage only. Considering it is only present on the three thickest cords, I question its purpose other than that of a gimmick. ..(?)
2. The Gauges? This is where there is significance. The gauge differences do improve the sound quality with the Extra Slinky in my opinion. The Extra Slinky are 8-11-14-22-30-38 while the Super Slinky are 9-11-16-24-32-42. The end effect is a slightly cleaner sound, especially with the Low E. But the reduced gauge isn't without its drawbacks. Namely, the High E could be anywhere from a little uncomfortable to punishing depending on your manner & frequency of play. The Dunlop Billy Gibbons Strings have a 7 Gauge High E, which are the strings I replaced with the Extra Slinky, so I had already acclimated to the discomfort of the extreme High E Gauge.
As a note for comparison of the Extra Slinky Titanium v Dunlop's Billy Gibbons Strings — hands-down, the Extra Slinky are superior. The Billy Gibbons strings didn't produce near the volume of Ernie Ball Strings. Dunlop's did have a nice sound, they just weren't loud enough.
So, when all is said and done, are the Extra Slinky Strings worth the higher price of the Super Slinky Strings? Yes, but do take the amount of subjectivity that comes with that assessment into account. I like how the strings sound. I think the difference in price isn't that significant. A better assessment might be of the consistency with quality expected — is their quality consistent with expectations? Yes. The strings are durable and they play well; my only gripe would be with overselling the Titanium that's used to secure the lock twist. In terms of branding, the "Titanium technology" is not consistent because it's very much a gimmick in my opinion. Hence the 4-stars instead of 5-stars. Still, that is no reason to avoid these strings nor to think they are of inferior quality.
Images in this review - Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024Color: Extra (8-38)Verified PurchaseBest strings made bar none.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024Color: Hybrid (9-46)Verified PurchaseThis was my first set of the coated strings. I've had them for months and the still feel and sound new. Super durable. The hybrid pack is great and stays in tune. Great value for the money. Easy to play many different types of music.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2024Color: Extra (8-38)Verified PurchaseI’ve always used slinky’s for my guitars but decided to try these out on a light weight vintage melody maker. So far I love the feel and bright sound.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2016Color: Regular (10-46)Verified PurchaseStrings are a personal choice. I ordered cobalts, Pure nickel round wound, Dean Markley Cryogenics, and these Titanium/Ceramic are my favorite. I like blues and jazz so dark tones are my favorite. I happen to understand the science behind Cryogenics, which is not what the process is really named, and there is a differences. Molecule alignment does make a differences. They are more supple than reg steel and just a shade darker in tone. Not bad at all.
I did not like the Cobalt's. Good tone but they feel a little foreign. I will try a larger gauge, as suggested, who knows.
What can you say about Nickel round wound. Tone is awesome an supple beyond belief. Pure blues and jazz sounds. Absolutely great.
Titanium for me won the day. Maybe a shade brighter than nickel and a shade stifer, but the Ceramic coating on all 6 strings make old clauses glide over the strings with out oil. With a little bit of singer sewing machine oil, your fingers just float over the strings. I practice about an hour+ daily and I am still waiting for them to wear out. All the benefit of coated strings with no tone degradation. Yep, the others are good but...
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JCReviewed in Mexico on September 27, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente calidad.
Color: Regular (10-46)Verified PurchaseEl nombre y descripción hace pensar que van a ser cuerdas duras y rígidas, pero se sienten igual que las Ernie Ball normales, y duran más tiempo con la calidad de sonido de nuevas, todo bien.
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Darlan de SouzaReviewed in Brazil on September 3, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Bom
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Darlan de SouzaReviewed in Brazil on October 3, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Bom
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- ChristineReviewed in Canada on February 27, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Good coated strings for the money
Color: Power (11-48)Verified PurchasePros: Lasts a long time without going dead. Really slick finish.
Cons: None!
I'm a D'Addario player, and these honest to god feel better than NYXLs.
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AlanReviewed in Poland on December 11, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Fajne struny
Color: Extra (8-38)Verified PurchaseNie są szorstkie w dotyku i łatwo się na nich gra