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Rating And Reviews: Ernie Ball Super Slinky

Ernie Ball Super Slinky Electric Strings are played by Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, and Angus Young.

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"its a classic good ole american string" submitted April 22, 2008

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Musical Background: 30 + years guitar and pro sound
Music Style: classic rock/ blues
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Sound: this is the all time american classic string. They sound and play well after you break them in a bit. One set last about two gigs if i'm lucky but thats the way it is with most strings. Ease of Use: put them on a wail Quality: I've heard that all strings no matter what brand are made by one or 2 company's but out of all the strings i've tryed these feel the best to me. Value: shop around and buy them by the dozen and you can find them just over 3 bucks a pack. Best value imo Manufacturer Support: no need Overall: been useing Ernie ball strings forever 30+ years and there's no need to switch for they play and sound as good as anything out there and the price is right if you shop around a bit.
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"they are worth it. buy them!!" submitted April 19, 2011

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Music Style: Metal/Nu metal/Trash
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Sound: When i play with these strings on my Ibanez Stagestar(stratocaster type guitar) they play pretty awsome. when i pluck the 1st,2nd, and 3rd strings, the thicker ones echo. i dont know if this is normal,but im use to it. Feature: six metal wire strings dude...what else is there? Ease of Use: if you know how to put the strings on and tune it, your good. :) Quality: these are the first brand of guitar strings i bought. they never let me down. if i remember, they last for about a month or two i think. if they broke,it was because i try to string bend on the 22nd fret of the highe string.(i dont know if that is normal or not) Value: awsome guitar strings for about five dollars...hell yeah its worth it. Manufacturer Support: support??? for guitar strings??? if they break just get new strings. The Wow Factor: sex appeal??? the pack is pink...its kinda sexy. LOL!! kidding. these do have appeal to me. i get them when i have money and on the back, it says metallica uses them. so, i think that is pretty cool. Overall: im use to 9-42 strings,so i will always gravitate towards these strings. and they dont cost too much...unlike bass guitar strings.
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"awesome strings, screw the rest of you" submitted March 7, 2008

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Musical Background: active musician
Music Style: metal, rock, alternative
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Sound: i love the feel, if you want the dive bomb effect, but ton't have a whammy-bar, these strings are easy to bend. i've had mine for 14-ish days and they have not broken and i play deathj metal, heavy strumming. Ease of Use: easy bending Quality: strong, but small Value: cheap, but good Manufacturer Support: i love ernie ball The Wow Factor: girls love the sound of my 'super slinkys'
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"Slinky Dinky" submitted October 28, 2005

Sound: Not bad. They make sound, and it sounds like a guitar. Hasn't brought out the tone in mine the way other strings do, but they aren't exactly shostrings, either. They seem to lose their brightness rather quickly in my experience. Quality: They go from crisp to dull in about two weeks from regular play (about an hour a day), and I've had more than a few break while simply putting them on; a problem I havn't had with my usual brand.
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Ernie Ball Super Slinky Customer Review submitted July 31, 2005

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Sound: hmm.. lets see, sounds are very nice to be honest. But i have more to say... Quality: these are the far worst strings i've ever played in my life, quality is ridiculous. These things last only for a few days, and few days it takes just to keep it in tune!! Ok, so for a few days, these things are smooth and silky for awhile, then the b string starts to corrode like hell! Value: good value! ...for such a cheap product. Manufacturer Support: hmmm.. thank you for having these stupid bands at the back so we can buy your cheap product, i give a ten for a 'trying' support. Overall: I SAY CONVERT TO DEAN MARKLEYS!!!
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"DON'T BUY" submitted January 15, 2007

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Music Style: Rock, Punk, Jazz, Metal
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Sound: the sound is dull and not very resonant Quality: break way to easily, i broke 5 in 1 week (I am not a hard strummer)
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