Ernie Ball Super Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings - 9-42 Gauge

Round-wound for greater clarity, these Super Slinkys replace the traditional nickel with cobalt for hotter output and greater sustain.

Engineered to maximize output and clarity, Ernie Ball Cobalt Power Slinky Guitar Strings feature innovative string technology. Cobalt provides a stronger magnetic relationship between pickups and strings than any other alloy previously available. Cobalt Slinkys are also soft and silky to the touch, making string bending a breeze.

Gauges: .009, .011, .016, .024w, .032, .042

Learn more about Ernie Ball Cobalt strings:
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- Wound Strings: Patent pending Cobalt/Iron alloy wrapped around hex shaped steel core wire

- Plain Strings: Tin plated, high Carbon steel

- Gauges: .009, .011, .016, .024w, .032, .042
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
9-42
Shipping Weight: 0.07 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 5 x 4 x 1 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): P02723
3-Pack
Shipping Weight: 0.19 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 1 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): P03723

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-543-2255

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (6 ratings)
Submitted January 29, 2014 by Mike W in Houston, TX

"Sweet spot redefined"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I bought these because I had a coupon and it was about to expire. I put a set on my ESP m100 and it blew my mind. The pickups I was just barely satisfied with became raging monsters that screamed with every pinch harmonic I reached for. I was seriously considering swapping out the pups on this guitar. All I really needed were strings that brought out all the qualities they were supposed to have. Try these strings, they are much cheaper than a new set of pups!
Sound
Pinch harmonics rip easily from mediocre pups that rarely screamed before. The sound is more clear and defined as well. The "muddy" quality I never liked disappeared.
Features
The one difference that concerned me at first, but turned out to be a plus as well, was that these strings felt tighter at first. Once they were stretched in and played a little they became more comfortable than any nickel strings I have ever played. They really are "slinky."
Ease of Use
Cobalts are the same as any other string to install.
Quality
Best string I have ever used. I will never play anything else again.
Value
The value makes sense when you consider the change to a mediocre instrument is pretty close to what you might get from a hundred bucks worth of pickups and another hundred bucks to install them correctly.
Manufacturer Support
I have always like Ernie Ball, now I'm an addict.
The Wow Factor
They blew my mind and I can't leave them alone.

Musical Background:

Home jamster

Musical Style:

Rock, metal, blues, layered psychedelic rock, etc.
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