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Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings - 10-46 Gauge

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Brand Ernie Ball
String Gauge .010 - .046
Color Regular (10-46)
Instrument Electric Guitar
String Material Type Cobalt

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  • Cobalt produces a stronger magnetic relationship between pickups and strings than any other alloy previously available
  • Cobalt electric guitar strings provide an extended dynamic range, incredible harmonic response, strong low end, and crisp, clear highs
  • Wound strings consist of Ernie Ball’s Cobalt alloy wrapped around a tin-plated high-carbon steel core wire
  • Preferred by players across many genres, Regular Slinky’s 10-to-46 gauge has become the industry standard
  • Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials

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Brightness
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Value for money
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3.8
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Product Description

Engineered to maximize output and clarity, Ernie Ball Cobalt Slinky guitar strings are one of the latest innovations in string technology. Seeking to provide guitarists and bassists 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 between pickups and strings than any other alloy previously available.


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Slinky Guitar strings

  • Cobalt attracts the magnets in your pickups more than any other alloy available.
  • Enhanced output.
  • Incredible harmonic response.
  • Increased low end
  • Crisp, clear highs

Cobalt Slinky Guitar Strings

Engineered to maximize output and clarity, Ernie Ball Cobalt Slinky guitar strings are one of the latest innovations in string technology. Seeking to provide guitarists and bassists 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 between pickups and strings than any other alloy previously available.

plain string

wound strings

core

Plain Strings

All plain strings feature a series of lock twists to secure the wire around the ball-end, enhancing stability and strength.

Wound Strings

Cobalt Slinky strings are precision wound with a patented iron-cobalt alloy wire providing higher output and clarity with superior intonation and consistency.

Core

The core is made from tin-plated high-carbon steel hex wire providing excellent durability.

Every Time I Die plays Cobalt Regular Slinky 10 - 46.

Steve Lukather plays Cobalt Super slinky 9 - 42.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd plays Cobalt Power Slinky 11 - 48.

Fuel's Andy Andersson plays Cobalt Skinny Top Heavy Bottom 10 - 52.

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Tone Bright, balanced Warm, vintage Bright, balanced Clear, bright Strong, clear highs and lows
Wrap Wire Plasma-enhanced nickel-plated steel Pure nickel Nickel-plated steel Cobalt alloy Super Cobalt alloy
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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
8,417 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, tuning, durability, feel, and smoothness of the strings. For example, they mention that they're a good hearty string for riff slayers, and the best string of Ernie Ball. They say the sustain seems to last forever, and it cuts through a mix. Customers are also impresseded with the feel, saying that they have a nice feel. They also appreciate the smoothness, saying they play extremely smooth.

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382 customers mention346 positive36 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the guitar strings. They mention that they are loud, punchy, and have a great tone. Some say that the strings sound different, have fewer noises, and add bass to their guitar. Overall, most are happy with the performance of these strings.

"Strong, loud and punchy is how I can best describe these strings. Use them on my PRS and my tele. A plus is that I’ve yet to break one!..." Read more

"...These strings sound quite a bit different, they have a much tighter mid to high and they seem to have less of a tendency to chaotically overlap each..." Read more

"These are some nice stings. They feel great and tone stays nice for longer than other brands...." Read more

"Quite clear and adds bass to my guitar." Read more

360 customers mention290 positive70 negative

Customers like the quality of the strings. They mention that they are very good, great strings for riff slayers, and the best string of Ernie Ball. They also say that the strings are excellent, silky smooth, and rarely lose their tune. Customers also appreciate the aluminum packaging, which preserves the strings over time.

"Strong, loud and punchy is how I can best describe these strings. Use them on my PRS and my tele. A plus is that I’ve yet to break one!..." Read more

"...The first thing I noticed was the feel. These strings are silky smooth, even the low E string. The second thing I noticed was the durability...." Read more

"Nice string...." Read more

"It’s the best string of Ernie ball" Read more

132 customers mention97 positive35 negative

Customers like the feel of the strings. They mention that they are smoother than others, softer, and easier on the fingers. Some say that they have a different feel and tonal character than the nickels.

"...These strings sound quite a bit different, they have a much tighter mid to high and they seem to have less of a tendency to chaotically overlap each..." Read more

"These are some nice stings. They feel great and tone stays nice for longer than other brands...." Read more

"They sound great but are a bit rougher on the fingers than the m-steals...." Read more

"...And I always come back to Ernie Ball guitar strings. I like the feel of them, and the tunning stability are also a big plus to me...." Read more

126 customers mention92 positive34 negative

Customers like the durability of the slinky. They mention that the sustain seems to last forever, and the tone cuts through a mix. They also say that the cymbals are durable and easy to use.

"Strong, loud and punchy is how I can best describe these strings. Use them on my PRS and my tele. A plus is that I’ve yet to break one!..." Read more

"...Sustains seem to last forever, and the clarity is incredible...only problem I'm having is trying to explain how it sounds in words...if you decide..." Read more

"...some for a stocking stuffer, opened to put on and one of the strings were frayed, started return process and they refunded and sent a new set, great..." Read more

"The cobalt seems to keep its tonal crispness a bit longer, they’re plenty durable and play like the nickel set as well." Read more

113 customers mention82 positive31 negative

Customers like the value of the guitar pick. They say it's worth the price, worth a try, and worth the wait.

"...A plus is that I’ve yet to break one! These are worth a try if you’re looking for something new." Read more

"...guitar as soon as I got them in the mail, and I must say it was worth the wait. The first thing I noticed was the feel...." Read more

"Price? Excellent. Strength? That of Mjolnir. Gauges? Perfect for thrash metal...." Read more

"...They sound dull and lifeless right at the get go...." Read more

77 customers mention70 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the brightness of the strings. They mention that the cobalt strings are much brighter in appearance than the normal strings. The strings are also said to have a higher output and a longer life. Some customers also mention that they have kept the brightness for about 4 months now while sitting on a stand.

"...and they sound incredible in drop c tuning and have kept the brightness for about 4 months now while sitting on a stand and being played very little...." Read more

"I loved them, they have a lot of output and a spectacular shine much more than the Beefy Slinky...." Read more

"...Again, still very bright, but yet now they no longer bleed notes into one another while annoying me to death with the sheer high-pitched treble...." Read more

"...But I can see how not everyone would like them. They are very bright and expressive. So good news - you hear everything...." Read more

59 customers mention50 positive9 negative

Customers like the tuning of the strings. They say that they can take a beating, stay in tune pretty well, and barely drop out of tune. Some customers also mention that the strings have a nice feel and do not get sloppy with drop tunings. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance of these strings.

"...Problem solved, Rocksmith registers lower tuning without issue now, and pinch harmonics are crisp and clear with thicker strings, and a thicker pick...." Read more

"Been using EB strings for over a decade. Maybe 2 decades. They still ring true! Good quality, good price." Read more

"...Results with always vary.Such good tuning response and tone!Gives it a lot of Growl with high gain...." Read more

"...Easily worth the 3 extra dollars a set honestly. And they stay in tune fairly well, not perfect, but pretty well." Read more

42 customers mention42 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the smoothness of the strings. They mention that they are extremely responsive, slick for great speed, and pick up pretty well. The response to their fingers is more impressive, making it easier to play scales and leads.

"...They unwound strings are less springy and very smooth." Read more

"...They're also super fast. I mentioned earlier that they feel different, and they do...." Read more

"...The high strings are extremely smooth and slick for great speed, and the low strings feel a bit gritty, but still as fast as normal strings, I just..." Read more

"...They're smooth under the fingers, easy on frets, full of rich and balanced tone, and are very durable...." Read more

These sound fantastic.
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These sound fantastic.
These are my new go to strings!
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Gregory
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice quality strings, good value especially the 3 pack.
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