Ernie Ball Classic Pure Nickel Regular Slinky Guitar Strings - 10-46 Gauge (P02251)
[{'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "I like light strings on Electric guitars. Usually 09's or .10's. I saw an add for Rev. Willy's .07's, but all back ordered. So I found these Ernie Ball .08's. I like Slinky anyway. So I ordered these .08's. So far I've only put them on my PRS . Next the maybe the Les Paul but definitely on my Strats and Tele's. I was surprised at how easily they tuned, and stayed in tune, and how good they play. They have the same punch and power of my chosen strings, D 'Addario. But just as importantly I was concerned about them cutting into the fingers being so thin. Especially the index finger, sliding up and down the neck on Barr Chords. These play like butter. So easy on the hands and fingers , not cutting into the fingers a bit. I feel stupid for not trying these before now. Bends are easy in either direction, super easy actually. For a novice or new player, they won't cut the tips of your fingers. I love em. And will keep them in my string box from this day forward. I'll still try the .07's too. But for $5.95 a pack, you can't go wrong with these strings.\nUPDATE: Finally got my order of Reverend Willy's .07's in. Also made by Dunlop. These are likewise great strings too. But I have to say these .08's are IMHO the absolute best. If you haven't tried them, they'll change your life."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2018', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I have tried numerous pure nickel wrap strings, and these are by far the best sounding and longest lasting in my opinion. The biggest difference that seems to set these apart from the others (DR, GHS, Gibson, etc.) is the phenomenal resonant low end these have. They\'re not boomy or bassy, there\'s just a muscular and resonant character to them, with excellent sustain. They must have nailed the core/wrap sizing just right, or something. Aside from that they have the rich/warm vibe that pure nickel wrap is known for, a bit less output than plated steel wrap, and tried and true EB plain strings to top things off. I like the Gibson VR strings almost as much, but the lows aren\'t as nice (a bit duller, not as smooth feeling) and those tend to get the pure-nickel "speed-bump" thing going pretty quickly after some use, and I\'ve had the winding wear clean through a couple times (haven\'t had any speed-bumps or wear issues with the EBs). GHS and DR, to me, sound and feel pretty terrible in comparison. Anyway, these are cool.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2018', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "For years, I have used Earnie Ball strings. I like them because to me, they are always reliable, sound good, and a they feature a small thing that means a lot to me: Each string is in it’s own package. It really gets under my skin with this two string per bag crap many companies sell. I really don’t mind absorbing the extra few cents it must cost to use 6 envelopes instead of 3. It’s just easier to store my old strings in the proper size package incase of an emergency. Plus I just find it more organized and easier to do a string change with each string in it's own pack. I need all the help I can get.\n\nI do try to experiment with different brands, and most of the time find myself disappointed. I am sure these are not the best strings out there, I am trying a brand I’ve never tried before next. I rate these strings 5 stars because I hate surprises, and with this brand, there are none. Never have had issues or premature strings breaking or going dead.\n\nThis is a solid, dependable brand and I find them very easy to work with. Recommended."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2017', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "Please god, never stop making these strings. I love them. After about 15 years of trying different ones, I settled on these. I've continued using them on my primary guitar ever since I got em from a Brooklyn mom n' pop music store clerk, in 2009. I play lead, I play rhythm. I bend harshly and often... I very seldomly break a string or get any real corrosion. I play often, daily, and I end up just changing them every few months, after they start to get deadish. I do wash my hands before playing, unlike most guitar players who I think could stand to ignore Duane Allmans advice on that one.\n\nThey sound lovely on my big hollowbody with p-90's. It complements the whole british rock sound very well. Nicely rounded highs. Just all around the best I've ever found in almost 30 years of playing guitar.\n\n<3 Julie Bee using her sisters amazon account."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'Longtime 10s user. After Rick Beato vid recommended lighter gauge I bought a couple sets and I LOVE THEM. Will never go back to 10s. easy to play, resonant, middy, loud, makes my guitar sound true (tele). Also nostalgic because when I was a kid this is there was so my guitar actually feels like that first guitar i ever played! These are great, highly recommend these or other brand of choice in this gauge.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2018', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "I first discovered these strings about 25 years ago. I chose them for possibly the dumbest reason to buy something, but there was a valid primary reason: the music store didn't have my usual strings. So I picked the strings with the coolest packaging. It's the best decision I've ever made when it comes to my guitars. For the past 25 years, they're the only strings I'll use. The sound, the feel and the flexibility make these strings unique and necessary. I can't believe I actually used a different brand the first few years I played guitar."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "I use these strings on all my electrics due to my tendency to favor a decent amount of distortion. The pure nickel wrap on these strings give it a warmer, more clear tone on the bass strings that sounds amazing and is a big step up from the regular Slinkys (which I also like). The longevity and durability are comparable to what you'd get from the standard Slinkys and most other non-specialty coated strings. I change them out every month or two because I like the feel and tone of new strings. If you plan on keeping them on 6 months or more maybe get yourself some nano coated ones like Paradigm Slinkys or Elixirs"}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2022', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "I had mediums on my Schecter and that was a bit much for what I use that guitar for. I decided to go with the light strings for ease of bending for writing/playing solos. It took some getting used to. I'm a bit heavy handed when I play so I've had to back off a bit with my picking attack and my fret hand. All in all, I'm happy with the strings so far. I have used Ernie Ball strings for 30 years for my electrics and can't see using any other brand."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2017', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "Perfect for Acoustic-Electric guitar. I was mainly concerned for ease of bending and for sound while playing acoustic. Why I've been messing around with heavier strings all of these years I'lll never know. These sound wonderful on acoustic, AND, I can bend 'til the cows come home. I went wild playing after I put this strings on my new Yamaha APX500II guitar. Perfection for blues, and playing styles of Pink Floyd, Prince, Jeff Beck, and others who put bending to work for limitless intonations and sounds. Thank You Ernie Ball. This 'Extra Slinky' Rock N Roll string set is just what the doctor ordered."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'Replaced the 9/42 with these on my PRS 245. Had a minor effect on the tone and volume (for the better) but what it really did was allow for regular playing without pulling the notes sharp. Going from acoustic to an electric short scale with 9s was very difficult it turns out. I have a fairly light touch but it really, you would need a feather touch to prevent detuning. These are perfect.\n\nI wouldn\'t hesitate to put these on any guitar with less than 25.5" scale, particularly if you are using drop D. They bend about as easy as 9s on a 25.5 scale.'}]