Ernie Ball: Accessories, Electric Strings

Q: Bronze or phosphor bronze: which strings for an acoustic guitar?

80/20 bronze strings have a bright, crisp sound but age faster. Phosphor bronze gives a warmer, rounder tone and resists corrosion better. Choose according to the sound you want and the way you play.

Q: What is the difference between normal and high tension on a classical guitar?

Tension describes how firm the strings are. Normal tension is softer and more comfortable. High tension gives more volume and projection but requires more finger strength. The tension is stated by the manufacturer on each set.

Q: What pick thickness should I choose?

A thin pick (under 0.60 mm) suits strumming and chords. A medium pick (0.60 to 0.80 mm) is versatile. A thick pick (over 0.80 mm) offers more precision and control for lead playing. See our guide "Thickness, shape, material: how to choose your pick" (in French).

Single electric string 56 Slinky nickel-plated wound

Single Electric Strings

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Single electric string 56 Slinky nickel-plated wound

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€3.05

Nickel-plated steel string wound around a tin-plated steel hex core.

Single Electric Strings

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1030

Electric single string RPS 010

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€2.11

Ernie Ball RPS Reinforced Plain Electric Guitar Strings feature a patented winding of brass wire that is tightly wrapped around the lock twist of the ball end string to minimize slippage and breakage at the ball end. RPS strings last longer and stay in tune better than conventional plain strings.

Pack of 3 electric strings sets Regular Slinky 10-46

Standard Electric Strings

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Pack of 3 electric strings sets Regular Slinky 10-46

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€22.44

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Electric Strings are the top selling set, and are favored by many musicians around the globe. Regular Slinky strings are played by Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Steve Vai and legions of guitar players worldwide. These strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency,...

Single Electric Strings

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1034

Electric single string RPS 014

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Price from €1.50

€1.87

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Pack of 6 picks Camouflage Medium

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€3.59

Pack of 6 camouflage-pattern picks.

Acoustic strings set Earthwood Phosphor Bronze Extra Light 10-50

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Acoustic strings set Earthwood Phosphor Bronze Extra Light 10-50

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€11.04

Ernie Ball Earthwood Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are produced with an exclusive phosphor bronze wrap wire. Engineered to meet the demands of acoustic musicians worldwide, these concert quality strings provide deep, rich bass notes with clear bright trebles.

Bass string set Coated Regular Slinky 50-105

Long-life Bass Strings

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Bass string set Coated Regular Slinky 50-105

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Price from €39.00

€48.75

Ernie Ball Coated Slinky bass strings with nickel winding combine the latest technological innovations in string manufacturing. All wound strings are treated with a revolutionary nanotechnology that repels the moisture and oil that harm your sound. These strings preserve the sound and playing feel of untreated strings, combining the protection provided...

Bass string set Coated Super Slinky 45-100

Long-life Bass Strings

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3834

Bass string set Coated Super Slinky 45-100

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Price from €39.00

€48.75

Standard Bass Strings

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2832

String set Regular Slinky Bass 50-105

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Price from €21.02

€26.28

Made of nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a hexagonal tin-plated steel wire. These strings are the most popular at Ernie Ball. They provide a well-balanced, even sound with both plenty of roundness and punch.

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9126

6-pack standard picks heavy blue

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€3.53

Cellulose Acetate Nitrate. Blue Color Picks, .94mm, bag of 6.

Single Electric Strings

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1037

Electric single string RPS 017

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Price from €1.50

€1.87

Pack of 3 electric strings sets Super Slinky 9-42

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3223

Pack of 3 electric strings sets Super Slinky 9-42

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Price from €17.95

€22.44

Acoustic strings set Paradigm Light Phosphor Bronze 11-52

Long-life Acoustic Strings

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2078

Acoustic strings set Paradigm Light Phosphor Bronze 11-52

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Price from €15.55

€19.44

Paradigm Acoustic strings provide unprecedented strength and longer string life while retaining 100% Earthwood tone and feel.

Acoustic strings set Earthwood Bronze Medium 13-56

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2002

Acoustic strings set Earthwood Bronze Medium 13-56

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Price from €7.50

€9.37

Made from 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around hex shaped tin plated steel core wire. The most popular acoustic guitar strings provide a crisp, ringing sound with pleasing overtones.

Standard Bass Strings

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2834

String set Super Slinky Bass 45-100

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Price from €20.88

€26.10

Made of nickel-plated steel wire wound around a hexagonal tin-plated steel wire. These strings are the most popular at Ernie Ball. They provide a well-balanced, even sound with both plenty of roundness and punch.

Standard Electric Strings

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2229

Electric strings set Hyper Slinky 8-42

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€9.48

Electric strings set Paradigm Super Slinky 9-42

Long-life Electric Strings

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2023

Electric strings set Paradigm Super Slinky 9-42

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Price from €16.99

€21.24

Paradigm Electric Slinky sets provide unprecedented strength and longer string life. Ernie Ball's industry leading ultra-high strength steel with a patented reinforcement at the ball end twist of each plain string to provide superior tensile and fatigue strength for strings that lock into tune fast and hold up under the most stressful playing styles and...

Ukulele Strings

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2329

Ukulele strings set Clear Nylon Ball end

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Price from €6.86

€8.58

Ernie Ball ukulele strings feature ball end construction for faster, easier installation over traditional tie-end strings which can prove difficult to wrap at tension around bridge post. Made from 100% nylon monofilament, the strings provide smooth, rich tone with a percussive attack. Ernie Ball's unique ball end design prevents unwanted slack that comes...

Electric strings set Power Cobalt Slinky 11-48

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2720

Electric strings set Power Cobalt Slinky 11-48

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Price from €13.44

€16.80

Engineered to maximize output and clarity, Ernie Ball Cobalt Slinky Guitar Strings are the latest innovation in string technology. Seeking to provide guitarists with a new voice, Cobalt strings provide an extended dynamic range, incredible harmonic response, increased low end, and crisp, clear highs. Cobalt provides a stronger magnetic relationship...

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9102

6-pack standard picks Thin shell

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€2.35

Cellulose Acetate Nitrate. Shell Color Picks, .46mm, bag of 6.

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9103

6-pack standard picks Thin red

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€2.35

Cellulose Acetate Nitrate. Red Color Picks, .46mm, bag of 6.

Single Electric Strings

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1029

Electric single string RPS 009

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Price from €1.69

€2.11

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9111

6-pack standard picks medium white

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Price from €2.79

€3.49

Cellulose Acetate Nitrate. White Color Picks, .72mm, bag of 6.

Standard Bass Strings

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2831

String set Power Slinky Bass 55-110

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Price from €28.50

€35.62

Single Electric Strings

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1032

Electric single string RPS 012

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Price from €1.59

€1.99

Acoustic strings set Earthwood Phosphor Bronze Medium 13-56

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Acoustic strings set Earthwood Phosphor Bronze Medium 13-56

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Price from €8.64

€10.80

Electric single string Classic pure nickel wound 20

Single Electric Strings

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1230

Electric single string Classic pure nickel wound 30

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Price from €2.53

€3.17

Ernie Ball Classic Pure Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from pure nickel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. These guitar strings produce a slightly warmer tone while retaining the vintage tone Slinkys are known for.

Single Bass Strings

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1645

Single bass string 45 Ernie Ball nickel round wound

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Price from €9.31

€11.64

Ernie Ball bass strings are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a hexagonal steel core.

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9124

6-pack standard picks heavy black

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€3.53

Cellulose Acetate Nitrate. Black Color Picks, .94mm, bag of 6.

6-pack picks thin Assorted Pearloid Color

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9109

6-pack picks thin Assorted Pearloid Color

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Price from €2.36

€2.95

Cellulose Acetate Nitrate. Assorted Pearloid Color Picks, .46mm, bag of 6.

String set for Banjo 5-string Bronze Frailing Earthwood

Banjo Strings

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2061

String set for Banjo 5-string Bronze Frailing Earthwood

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Price from €6.82

€8.52

Made from an alloy of 80% copper and 20% zinc wound around a hexagonal tin-plated steel core for strings that sing!

Single Bass Strings

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1665

Single bass string 65 Ernie Ball nickel round wound

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Price from €8.64

€10.80

Ernie Ball bass strings are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a hexagonal steel core.

6-pack picks medium Assorted Pearloid Color

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6-pack picks medium Assorted Pearloid Color

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Price from €2.94

€3.68

Cellulose Acetate Nitrate. Assorted Pearloid Color Picks, .72mm, bag of 6.

Electric strings set Extra Cobalt Slinky 8-38

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2725

Electric strings set Extra Cobalt Slinky 8-38

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Price from €13.90

€17.37

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9107

6-pack standard picks Thin yellow

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€2.35

Cellulose Acetate Nitrate. Yellow Color Picks, .46mm, bag of 6.

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9114

6-pack standard picks medium black

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Price from €2.79

€3.49

Cellulose Acetate Nitrate. Black Color Picks, .72mm, bag of 6.

Single Electric Strings

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1036

Electric single string RPS 016

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Price from €1.50

€1.87

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9104

6-pack standard picks Thin black

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Price from €1.88

€2.35

Cellulose Acetate Nitrate. Black Color Picks, .46mm, bag of 6.

Single Bass Strings

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1626

Single bass string 26 Ernie Ball nickel round wound

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Price from €7.10

€8.87

Ernie Ball bass strings are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a hexagonal steel core.

Single Bass Strings

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1640

Single bass string 40 Ernie Ball nickel round wound

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Price from €7.58

€9.48

Ernie Ball bass strings are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a hexagonal steel core.

Single Electric Strings

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1220

Electric single string Classic pure nickel wound 20

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Price from €2.36

€2.95

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9101

6-pack standard picks Thin white

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Price from €1.83

€2.29

Cellulose Acetate Nitrate. White Color Picks, .46mm, bag of 6.

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9128

6-pack standard picks heavy mixed color

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Price from €2.82

€3.53

Cellulose Acetate Nitrate. Mixed Color Picks, .94mm, bag of 6.

Acoustic strings set Earthwood Bronze Extra Light 10-50

Standard Acoustic Strings

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2007

Acoustic strings set Earthwood Bronze Custom Light 11.5-54

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Price from €9.84

€12.30

Made from 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around hex shaped tin plated steel core wire. The most popular acoustic guitar strings provide a crisp, ringing sound with pleasing overtones.

Single Electric Strings

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1252

Electric single string Classic pure nickel wound 52

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Price from €2.92

€3.65

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9106

6-pack standard picks Thin blue

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Price from €1.88

€2.35

Cellulose Acetate Nitrate. Blue Color Picks, .46mm, bag of 6.

Bass string set Slinky flat wound Power Slinky 55-110

Flatwound Bass Strings

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2811

Bass string set Slinky flat wound Power Slinky 55-110

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Price from €43.20

€54.00

Single Electric Strings

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0328

Electric single string Slinky Coated wound 28

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Price from €3.30

€4.13

Ernie Ball Slinky Coated Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings combine the latest technological advancements in string manufacturing. All wound strings are treated with groundbreaking nanotechnology that repels unwanted moisture and oils that negatively impact your tone. These strings maintain the feel and sound of uncoated strings, combining the added...

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FAQ

Find answers to common questions

1 Which string gauge should I choose for an electric guitar?

"Extra-light" sets (for example 009-042) make bends easier and suit fast playing. The standard 010-046 is the most versatile. Heavier gauges (011 and above) give a fuller sound and suit low tunings. After a significant change of gauge, your guitar may need a setup. See our guide "How to choose your string gauge" (in French).

2 Bronze or phosphor bronze: which strings for an acoustic guitar?

3 What is the difference between normal and high tension on a classical guitar?

4 What is the scale length of a bass and why does it matter?

Scale length is the vibrating length of the string, from the nut to the bridge. Sets exist in several lengths (short, medium, long, extra-long). Most basses are long scale (34 inches), but check your instrument's length before buying. See our guide "How to choose your bass strings (gauge and scale)" (in French).

5 What pick thickness should I choose?

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