SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (APRIL 5, 2022) –– Ernie Ball welcomes new gauge combinations for their world-famous Slinky line of electric guitar, bass guitar, and the Earthwood line of acoustic guitar strings.
For electric players, Zippy, Hyper, Magnum, and Skinny Top Heavy Bottom 7-String Slinky guitar and Hyper Bass sets feature the same great bright and balanced tone that Slinkys are known for in new never-before-offered gauge combinations. Featuring nickel-plated steel wrap wire and a tin-plated hex core, these new gauges provide the same Slinky feel and tone that players have relied on for decades.
Now available in:
● Zippy Slinky (7, 9, 13, 20w, 26, 36)
● Hyper Slinky (8, 11, 14, 24w, 32, 42)
● Magnum Slinky (12, 16, 22w, 32, 44, 56)
● Skinny Top Heavy Bottom 7 String (10, 13, 17, 30, 42, 52, 62)
● Hyper Slinky Bass (40, 60, 80, 100)
For acoustic players, Earthwood Custom Light, Custom Medium, and Custom Light 12-String sets offer players more options to select their preference for an optimal balance of tension, projection, and playability. These new string sets are available in phosphor bronze and 80/20 bronze, with tin plated high carbon steel plain strings.
New gauges include: Earthwood Guitar Strings in both 80/20 and Phosphor Bronze:
● Custom Light (11.5, 15.5, 22w, 32, 44, 54)
● Custom Medium (12.5, 16.5, 24w, 34, 46, 56)
● 12 String Custom Light (10-10, 14-14, 22w-9, 30-12, 10-18p, 48-28
These expanded Slinky and Earthwood offerings are available now at authorized Ernie Ball dealers. Visit www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com for more information.
