Detail 01
Gauge set
.008, .011, .014, .024w, .032, .042.
Product detailSKU #1500000368780
Ernie Ball2229 Hyper Slinky Nickel-Wound Electric Guitar Strings 8-42
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A light, quick-response electric set built for shredding, wide bends, fast slides, and expressive lead work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Lead players seeking a slinky feel
- Shredding solos and complex riffs
- Players who want reduced tension on the first three strings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who do not want a light, reduced-tension string set
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.
Detail 02
Nickel-plated steel wrap wire
Provides a smooth, warm tone with rich overtones.
Detail 03
Tin-plated hex-shaped steel core
Provides a tight, focused tone.
Detail 04
Element Shield packaging
Helps keep the strings fresh.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the ultra-light .008–.042 gauge range suits your guitar and playing preference.
- 02The .024 string is wound.
- 03Reduced tension applies specifically to the high E, B, and G strings.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauges are in the Hyper Slinky set?
The set is .008, .011, .014, .024w, .032, and .042.
02Which strings have reduced tension?
The high E, B, and G strings have slightly less tension.
03Is the .024 string wound?
Yes. The listed .024 gauge is wound.
04What are the strings made from?
They use nickel-plated steel wrap wire with a tin-plated hex-shaped steel core.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51500000368780
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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