Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 11-54 Gauge

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This combination is perfect for players looking for a snappy set of strings with extra zing that are easy to bend and provides the least amount of tension. These are sets where the manufacturer has carefully chosen ‘in-between’ gauges to help make the step up in gauge less of a drastic one both for the player and their guitar, with little to no adjustments necessary. For over 60 years, Ernie Ball Slinky® strings have been the premier choice of musicians around the world. For example, you might see Ernie Ball make a set almost identical to D’Addario, but one has a third string measuring in at .

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If you are going heavier on your acoustic guitar you can pretty much anticipate similar happenings with regards to your neck lifting up and an alteration or change of nut may prove necessary. Strings made by Ernie Ball - the proverbial icing on the cake for a powerful sound with plenty of sustain. The important thing to bear in mind is that it’s not until you put the new strings on that you will get to see just how much or how little adjustment the guitar needs as a result of the extra tension.From a playability perspective, typical symptoms of a raised neck include a raised action (greater distance between the strings and the fretboard) meaning fretting the strings could prove more difficult. In 1962, Ernie Ball pioneered electric guitar strings by creating new recipes that would become the voice of Rock and Roll and inspire musicians for generations to come. Providing an industry leading level of strength and longer life, Paradigm strings demonstrate an unprecedented advance in string technology while still retaining 100% of the Slinky tone and feel that the top players of the last 40 years and come to love and demand. The likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan did however prefer thick strings for their warmer tone, in spite of the extra effort needed for those characterful bends.

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You will also have to learn a little about guitar setup to adjust your string height – especially if you’re replacing thin strings, as you’ll likely get fret buzz from the larger strings hitting the frets in front of the one you play. It will help ensure the string slots are cut to the right depth but also maintain a decent string spacing too. Mighty Slinkys sit between the popular Super Slinky and Extra Slinky strings while providing a fast, light tension across all six strings. s. This smaller step-up in gauge will not only help the player but your guitar will be thankful too! Paradigm strings will lock into tune fast and withstand an assault from even the most hardcore players.Both sets feature nickel-plated steel wrap wire around a tin-plated hex core for that iconic Slinky feel and tone that players have relied on for decades. But there are a few general guidelines to follow if you want to reproduce the types of sounds heard from your favourite musicians. The 2627 Beefy Slinky string set offers a rich, balanced sound that brings out the best in your electric guitar - even with drop tunings. In addition, these strings deliver excellent tuning stability as well as a direct tonal response, particularly important when using drop tunings. The extra tension found in heavier gauge strings can cause a floating bridge to pull up/forward and tilt up away from the body.

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Packaged strings are checked for a quality seal using a pressurized water chamber which subjects packs to an elevated level of stress across every seal. Your guitar will inevitably react to this extra tension and as a result you may notice changes in its playability.Whether you are playing powerful high-gain riffs in drop C, crystal-clear clean parts, or expressive solos, the Ernie Ball 2627 Beefy Slinky strings offer the perfect balance between playing feel, durability, and a full sound. It’s been over 16 years since we offered new Slinky string sets — back when we introduced Beefy and Not Even Slinkys to the world in 2003. Powered by Ernie Ball Earthwood acoustic bronze strings, these instruments were revered for their overarching projection and big booming sound. Thicker strings create more bass frequencies and put up more resistance to your fingers, thinner strings produce more treble and feel slinkier. Guitar strings determine more in your music and how you approach the instrument than you might think.