Ernie Ball 2251 Regular Slinky Classic Rock and Roll Pure Nickel Wrap Electric Guitar Strings

The Ernie Ball 2251 Regular Slinky Classic Rock and Roll Pure Nickel Wrap electric guitar strings produce the warm, rich tone that Ernie Ball strings are renowned for. Made of pure nickel wire wrapped around tin-plated hex-shaped steel cores, these strings are favored by legions of musicians for their balanced brightness, longevity and resonant sound. The Ernie Ball 2251 strings continue the brand's legacy of crafting high-quality, affordable strings that shaped the sound of rock music.

Pure Nickel Wire for Warmth and Sustain

The Ernie Ball 2251 strings are made of pure nickel wire, which produces a full, warm tone with rich overtones and excellent sustain. The nickel wrap wire is tightly and evenly wound around the steel hex core of each string, maximizing vibration transmission for resonant, balanced sound. The nickel also helps prevent premature oxidation, allowing the strings to retain tone and playability for a long time.

Precision Manufactured for Optimal Performance

Ernie Ball is renowned for their meticulous and innovative approach to string crafting. The 2251 Regular Slinky Classic Rock and Roll Pure Nickel Wrap strings are manufactured to the strictest tolerances and specs to ensure consistency, reliability and peak performance for all musicians. The tin-plated high-carbon steel cores and nickel windings are made to precise gauges for balanced tension and intonation across the set. This precision results in strings that feel and sound as intended for outstanding playability and tone.

Versatile and Comfortable Regular Slinky Gages

The Ernie Ball 2251 Regular Slinky Classic Rock and Roll Pure Nickel Wrap strings feature the popular Regular Slinky gauges of .010, .013, .017, .026, .036 and .046. This versatile set provides comfortable tension and familiar feel for most electric guitarists. The gauges are optimized for standard tuning but also work well for drop tunings. The Regular Slinky gauges have been used to create iconic rock tones for over 50 years and remain a go-to choice for guitar players at all skill levels.

Trusted by Legends

Ernie Ball strings have been instrumental in crafting the sound of rock music for decades. Legends like Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Slash and Steve Vai rely on Ernie Ball strings to produce their iconic tones. The Ernie Ball 2251 pure nickel slinky strings continue this tradition of quality, performance and legendary tone.