Ernie Ball 2226

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String Set for Electric Guitar

  • Burly Slinky
  • Thickness: .011, .014, .018, .030, .042, .052
  • Nickel Plated Steel
  • Made in USA
Available since March 2019
Item number 458983
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Gauge 011 - 052
Strength of the strings 0,011" – 0,052"
Material Steel, nickel plated
G-String Wound No
23 AED 5,80 €
Plus 277 AED shipping
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From the inventor of guitar strings

Strings made by Ernie Ball - the proverbial icing on the cake for a powerful sound with plenty of sustain. Since the early 1960s, the US company has been making strings for almost every stringed instrument. This vast wealth of experience is clearly demonstrated in every product, and it is not by chance that Ernie Ball remains one of the market's leading manufacturers to this day. The product range has expanded immensely over the course of several decades and now includes many accessories such as effect pedals, cables, straps, and high-quality picks alongside the company's extensive selection of strings. However, Ernie Ball's core business is and remains the production of all manner of strings, which set standards in terms of sound, tuning stability, and durability - and the company is still based in Indio, California.

Comfortable to play

The 2226 Burly Slinky strings are one of Ernie Ball's classic products and are already among the company's top sellers. The wound strings feature a hexagonal steel core beneath nickel-plated steel windings. The plain strings, on the other hand, are made from a specially hardened and tin-plated high-tensile carbon steel. With gauges of .011, .014, .018, .030, .042, and .052, the 2226 Burly Slinky strings offer a comfortable playing feel while still producing a rich and warm tone that makes them ideal for both Jazz and Metal.

Traditionally reliable

Thanks to its long playing life, loud and well-balanced sound, precise intonation, and high tuning stability from the moment the strings are put on, the 2226 Burly Slinky string set is particularly recommended as a reliable companion for ambitious guitarists who want great playability, for example when playing solos, but still don't want to go without a powerful sound for chunky riffs and precise chord work. The combined power of over 50 years of experience in string development at Ernie Ball also makes the 2226 Burly Slinky strings the first choice for electric guitars - and at a very fair price.

About Ernie Ball

The Ernie Ball company was named after its founder and has its headquarters in San Luis Opisbo, California. Being a guitarist himself, Ernie Ball knew their needs very well. A major problem for him in the 1950s and 1960s was the lack of high-quality guitar and bass strings. In 1962, Ernie Ball invented the “Slinky”, a very flexible and therefore much more comfortable string, which also sounded better and was more durable. He specifically brought individual string gauges onto the market for a young clientele and touring musicians. The company’s success was unstoppable, and today Ernie Ball is the world's largest manufacturer of guitar and bass strings. Over the years, the range has expanded and now includes accessories such as cables, picks, straps, etc. Ernie Ball is also known in connection with the instrument manufacturer Music Man, which the company bought in 1984, but which continues to operate as an independent brand.

From Funk to Metal

The Ernie Ball 2226 Burly Slinky string set offers a rich, balanced sound that brings out the best in your electric guitar. The strings' precise intonation means that chords, riffs, and solos will always sound bright and clear anywhere on the fingerboard. In addition, these strings deliver excellent tuning stability as well as a direct tonal response, all of which will be helpful in getting your timing as precise as possible. Whether you are playing powerful high-gain riffs, crystal-clear clean parts, or expressive solos, the 2226 Burly Slinky strings offer the perfect balance between playing feel, durability, and a full sound.

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Le standard
Stef19 01.04.2022
un standard
Simple, pas très chère,
Attention non coated , donc si tu aimes changer souvent de cordes pour mettre des neuves alors ceux la feront l'affaire§
Le son est bon, tenue d'accord est bonne
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Best!
K.Kay 07.01.2021
Ok folks. I bought 2 set 11's from each brand (the other brand is daddario) cause I wanted to tune down 2 of my guitars to D standard for a project. As fate wanted it these 2 guitars were identical (same brand, same pickups) so I decided to install one of each brand for an A/B comparison. After necessary truss rod adjustments we are back in business.
Sound related there was no any audible difference between these 2 sets, the only actual difference is the long lasting tone (ernie ball) after 3 months of use and the fact that ernie ball's have a smoother feeling in hands.
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Maybe the best in the game
Thanorval 18.07.2023
These strings have been a top choice for players of all types since the early '60s. The strings are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a tin-plated, hex-shaped steel core wire. Compared to "usual" gauges, these are made to deliver a fatter tone with increased tension when soloing (this just means that the strings are bigger).

Let's talk about what you want to know : compared to the standard D'addario, the Ernie Ball are cheaper and last as long (I would say a little bit longer, but maybe that's me). So this is winner for me.
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Good option for D tunning
Rm87 10.02.2020
I purchased this set for my 25.5 scale length guitar to play on D / drop C. I like the feel better than with the beefy slinkies.
Everything else is just as you can expect from Ernie Ball strings.
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