Ernie Ball 2221 Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings

Experience the iconic feel of the Ernie Ball 2221 Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings—the top-selling set trusted by players worldwide for its balanced tone, dependable feel, and lasting consistency.

Construction that matters: Regular Slinky wound strings are built with nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a hex-shaped steel core, delivering a clear, bright voiced attack with strong sustainability across your notes. The plain strings are specially tempered tin-plated high-carbon steel, producing a well-balanced, articulate response from the moment you frets your first chord to the last bend of a solo.

• Bright, musical tone with balanced mids—the nickel-wound strings respond crisply without harshness, while the plain strings contribute even, controlled tension across the set.
• Consistent performance—Ernie Ball’s precision manufacturing ensures uniform tension and tone from string to string and from set to set, so your guitar plays reliably gig after gig, studio session after studio session.
• Versatile for multiple genres—whether you’re dialing in bluesy riffs, punchy rock rhythms, or sizzling lead lines, Regular Slinky delivers a familiar, responsive feel that many players count on for everyday playing.
• —the combination of nickel-wound windings and tempered plain strings provides the dependable, timeless feel that has defined countless performances over the years.

Who this is for: Electric guitarists who want a dependable, balanced string set with accessible brightness and clarity across the fretboard. Ideal for players who gig, record, or practice regularly and value consistent tone and tension from one set to the next.

Use cases and practical notes: Perfect for everyday play, from clean tones to high-gain riffs. If you’re chasing a classic Slinky feel that responds quickly to picking dynamics and bends, this is your go-to set. For studio work, you’ll appreciate the predictable midrange and articulate highs that often translate well on mixed-mignal tracks. On stage, the strings stay responsive from the first note to the encore, helping you maintain confidence through any set or session.

Choose the Ernie Ball 2221 Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings when you want a proven, no-nonsense string set that delivers consistent tone, reliable playability, and the familiar feel that countless players trust every time they string up.