Ernie Ball Super Slinky Stainless Steel Electric Guitar Strings, 9-42 Gauge (P02248)

Purchased, October 18, 2020.Reviewed, March 6, 2022.It's interesting how I found these Ernie Ball Stainless-Steel Electric Guitar Strings. I was looking for some Elixir Strings because I had them on most of my guitars, or at least used to, they have a protective coating to prevent wear and tear. Unfortunately, I had the misfortune of having too many no#4 and No#1 strings break with this brand. So, I thought I'd search for an alternative, and I found Ernie Ball. First, I bought size 11 stainless steel, was impressed. Then, decided to buy several six-packs size 10-46, and haven't looked back since.Yes, these Ernie Ball strings are stainless steel, which I am impressed with! They don't oxidize and wear-out because of it, and they feel good on my fingers. Yes, they look good on my guitar too (2000 Fender Squier Affinity, my modified to “11” practice guitar). Yes, ever since I installed them, only the first string broke after 8 months of playing. Think about that for a moment, these strings have lasted more than 6 months which, for me, is the average lifetime of my strings. Overall, the majority of the stings have endured 18 months of playing, and they are still going strong, and no other strings have broken since. Now, that's outstanding!I'll bet you're wondering why I said “no” in the title. It is because these strings don't sound as great, when played with a “clean” sound on my amplifier, as opposed to other brand strings. But, I will admit, with a bit of amplifier and effects tweaking I can get them to sound exceptionally well. That begs the question, would I use these strings for a live performance or studio? Yes, I would.

These are always gonna be I n my personal opinion the greatest guitar string for any electric guitar they have a solid sound last for a good while and boy they can bend, without stretching too, they hold tune for a lo g time as well, worth the purchase, and great for quality sound as well

Wanted something with a lighter sound. These were perfect. Replaced the strings that came with my guitar and they just sound so much better. They are easy to tune and have stayed in tune since I put them on. What a difference it makes using these higher end strings compared to what are put on in a factory.

I didn't know what to expect but I gave them a shot despite mixed reviews. I was surprised that they were a mixed set. They sound ok.

I switched from Dean Markley to regular stinkies and I think it's an improvement in playability. On the packaging there are guitarists who use these strings .Ernie Ball strings are an older brand that's reliable.

I had a small issue with this product and I reached out using Amazon and couldn't get any help. I went to the manufacturer "Ernie Ball" and the issue was fixed immediately!! I've used Ernie Ball strings since I was 13 years old and I am 50 now and I will continue to use them. Great strings and and they stand behind their product.

I have been using these same strings for years. It suits my style of play - harder guitar instrumental hard rock blues with influences like Satriani, Travis Larson, Shawn Lane, Gary Hoey., Michael Shenker. Feel is perfect, terrific sound/sustain/tone. .09's might not be everyone's cup of tea as they tend to get a little thin but not this brand. Love it.

E B G broke under modest shread effort.Might be fine on an acoustic git. on a boat.