Ernie Ball Super Slinky Classic Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings, 9-42 Gauge (P02253)

Im an intermediate player, and have always had trouble with hand stamina ( applying pressure while playing for 10 minutes). And string bending/ pushing up an octave like the solo in hotel California? Yeah, forget it. I didn't know why I couldn't pull it off. Turns out I had thick disgusting strings. It's no wonder the legends were able to pull off amazing solos with this. It literally feels like heaven. So smooth, and soft to touch. They feel elegant. Yet, somehow they're very strong. I had wound them up wrong so I took them out and wound up again, no problem. The strings come with PLENTY of excess, and by plenty I mean at least 5" extra in case you have trouble or need to readjust. Tone is incredible. Warm yet clear, rich and complex. It does very much sound like a 70s rock band especially on a les Paul. And for the price of 7$? Kidding me? D'addario sells some strings for 20$+ where I live. Literally THE greatest strings I had. Absolutely give it a try if you're a newbie. They will ease your play and your fingers and sanity will thank you for it.

These are great strings and at a good price, I bought 2 sets and I'm sure I'll be buying more in the weeks to come,

I picked Ernie Ball strings because a lot of people say they are good. This is the Rock and Roll strings and makes my strat sound good and classical. I didn't compare it to the regular Slinky strings so I can't say how good they are but a lot of people like the Ernie Ball strings. You should try them and you can't go wrong.

This is one of my husband's favorite guitar strings. He plays everyday and goes thru some strings.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: Fine unless you like to bend. Minus 1 star for the brittle high E that I break every time. Switched to D'addario, and now play 10s and haven't had the problem anymore with the breaking high E.

Their nickel I know cuz I used them to electroplate some tips from the soldering iron and it didn't turn them black. also sound really good on the strat I put them on making me wonder if I should run nickel on all my guitars

The strings themselves feel very nice to play and use overall. They're not too thick, in fact they're quite thin, but this makes playing the genres I like (such as the blues), very easy as they require large bends and a looser playing style. They sound nice as well: a mellow, yet soothing tone. Gunk builds up on them quickly though.

They sound great

Perfect

Ernie Ball always good. I haven't fitted them yet but don't anticipate problems.

Works

Tolle Saiten, gute Haptik. Werde ich mir wieder kaufen.

Lovely sound from my P90s. Recommended.