Ernie Ball 2219 Silky Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 9.5–48 Gauge (1 Set)

Ernie Ball 2219 Silky Slinky is a specialised string set for 6-string electric guitar, featuring an unusual hybrid gauge of .0095–.048. It combines very light, flexible treble strings for easy bending with heavier bass strings for a fuller, punchier rhythm sound.

Ernie Ball 2219 Silky Slinky Nickel Wound strings are a hybrid-gauge set designed for players who want effortless lead playing on the top strings while keeping the low end tight and powerful. Built with nickel-plated steel wrap wire over a hexagonal steel core, they deliver a bright, balanced and clearly defined electric guitar tone that works equally well for rhythm and solos.

Key features

• Hybrid gauge .0095–.048: slinky feel on top, firmer bass response on the bottom.

• Nickel-plated steel roundwound wrap for a bright, versatile and well-defined tone.

• Hex-core steel construction for stable feel, strong attack and reliable intonation.

• Great for bending and vibrato without sacrificing low-string punch for chords and power chords.

• Heavier lower strings can help maintain tension and clarity in slightly down-tuned setups.

• Made in the USA.

The 9.5–48 set sits between a typical 9–42 and heavier sets, making it a practical choice if you want a familiar “slinky” feel for lead work but prefer a thicker, more stable low end for rhythm playing. It’s well suited to rock, hard rock, blues, pop and alternative styles—anywhere you need an expressive, readable and all-round electric guitar sound for practice, rehearsals, recording and live performance.

Specifications

• Brand: Ernie Ball.

• Series: Silky Slinky.

• Instrument: electric guitar.

• Number of strings: 6.

• Construction: Nickel Wound.

• Wrap material: nickel-plated steel.

• Wound-string core: hexagonal steel core.

• Overall gauge range: 9.5–48.

• Individual gauges: .0095, .012, .0165, .026, .038, .048.

• Typical use: rock, blues, hard rock, pop and general-purpose electric guitar.

• Pack: one set for a 6-string electric guitar.

Who they are for

Ernie Ball Silky Slinky 9.5–48 are ideal especially for:

• guitarists who want more comfortable treble strings and a tighter, stronger low end,

• players moving from 9–42 sets to a fuller, more stable configuration,

• lead players who need easy bending and vibrato,

• rock and blues guitarists looking for an expressive sound that still feels controllable,

• players using standard tuning as well as slight down-tuning,

• beginners and advanced guitarists who want a versatile electric guitar string set.