--- product_id: 1363506 title: "Extra Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 8-38 Gauge (P02225)" brand: "ernie ball" price: "59.15 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Ernie Ball" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1363506-extra-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-8-38-gauge store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Extra light tension for fast play 8-38 gauge ultra-light strings Element Shield Packaging for freshness Extra Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 8-38 Gauge (P02225) **Brand:** ernie ball **Price:** 59.15 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Unleash your inner rockstar with strings that keep up with your speed and style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Extra Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 8-38 Gauge (P02225) by ernie ball - **How much does it cost?** 59.15 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1363506-extra-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-8-38-gauge) ## Best For - ernie ball enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ernie ball brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Made in California:** Crafted with premium materials for consistent, top-tier performance - • **Play Like a Legend:** Trusted by icons like Slash & Clapton for that pro edge - • **Freshness Sealed In:** Element Shield Packaging locks in peak string life and tone - • **Bright & Balanced Tone:** Nickel-plated steel delivers clarity with rich warmth - • **Lightning-Fast Fingertips:** Extra light tension means effortless bends and speedy riffs ## Overview Ernie Ball Extra Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings (8-38 gauge) offer ultra-light tension for fast, effortless playability. Made from nickel-plated steel wrapped around a hex steel core, these strings deliver a bright, balanced tone favored by legendary guitarists. Packaged with Element Shield technology to maintain freshness and longevity, they are precision-crafted in California for consistent, professional-grade performance. ## Description Product Description Ernie Ball Extra Slinky electric guitar strings bring extra light tension for fast and easy play across the fretboard. These electric guitar strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency, optimum performance, and long life. Extra Slinky wound strings are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a hex-shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin-plated high-carbon steel, resulting in a bright and well-balanced tone for your guitar. Extra Slinky gauges are .008 .011 .014 .022 .030 .038. From the Manufacturer Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges . 008, . 011, . 014, . 022w, . 030, . 038 Review: Great strings! - Great strings! Review: these are really nice strings, very light, but quite EZ to play - i’m not much of a guitar player; i love guitars, have a bunch of them, and love to plunk away. i have another sweet old yamaha acoustic, several bass guitars, some lap steels, and this old Kay acoustic, which i recently decided to bring back to life after 60 years. i wanted to go to a lighter gauge, so opted for these extra slinky strings. i’ve had them only one week, so it’s hard to address “longevity,” but in terms of bending, brightness, and ability to stay in tune, 5 stars!! my yamaha gives me the depth i want, while this Kay provides the lighter, more delicate sounds i was seeking. i’m pretty pleased, although my next set of strings might be just a bit heavier, no fault of the strings. i’m just trying to learn more about this old guitar. but hell, these strings are a great deal. ## Features - Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more - Extra Slinky brings extra light tension for fast and easy play across the fretboard - Element Shield Packaging prolongs string life and keeps strings as fresh as the day they were made - Bright, balanced tone - Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000MFN8B6 | | Best Sellers Rank | #1 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #1 in Electric Guitar Strings | | Body Material Type | Nickel | | Brand | Ernie Ball | | Brand Name | Ernie Ball | | Coating Description | coated | | Color | Extra (8-38) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,986 Reviews | | Finish Type | Uncoated | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00749699122258 | | Included Components | Guitar Strings | | Instrument | Electric Guitar | | Item Type Name | Electric Guitar Strings | | Item Weight | 0.3 Grams | | Manufacturer | Ernie Ball Music Man | | Manufacturer Part Number | P02225 | | Material Type | Nickel | | Model Name | Extra Slinky | | Model Number | P02225 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Electric Guitar | | Set Name | Extra Slinky | | Sound Profile | Balanced | | String Gauge | .008 | | String Material Type | Nickel | | UPC | 724519477916 749699122258 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | None. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Ernie Ball - **Color:** Extra (8-38) - **Instrument:** Electric Guitar - **String Gauge:** Extra Light - **String Material Type:** Nickel ## Images ![Extra Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 8-38 Gauge (P02225) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ycSJgZ4EL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Why are these ranked #1 in the category "Fishing" ?** A: When a company puts a product in some obscure category, they can get the "best seller" icon when they inevitably get more sales than the other products in that category. That's how you end up searching for something like "guitar strings", and multiple products show up as the #1 seller. Why Amazon still allows this after all these years, I will never know. **Q: Do all 6 strings come in the "1 pack"?** A: If you note on the front of the package, it has a list of numbers (10, 13, 17, 26, 36, 46 on the "Regular Slinky" set, and similar on others). These are the string gauges included in the pack. If there were only one string in the pack, it would list a single number, because you'd have to know which string it was. **Q: what is the difference between slinky and non slinky?** A: Slinky is just a line of strings from Ernie Ball, the "Slinkier" they are the thinner they are, regular Slinky are 10 gauge strings, super slinky are 9s, and "Not Even Slinky" strings are 12s (the number represents the gauge of the lightest string in the set). **Q: I'm looking for extra strings for my new Les Paul Special II. I'm buing guitar from amazon, it costs $149. Are this strings compatible?** A: Short answer, yes they should be fine. Long answer, the comparability between strings and guitars doesnt matter, its the string slots that in the nut that matter. The les Paul's usually use bigger strings anyway. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great strings! *by J***N on May 15, 2026* Great strings! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ these are really nice strings, very light, but quite EZ to play *by K***T on February 11, 2021* i’m not much of a guitar player; i love guitars, have a bunch of them, and love to plunk away. i have another sweet old yamaha acoustic, several bass guitars, some lap steels, and this old Kay acoustic, which i recently decided to bring back to life after 60 years. i wanted to go to a lighter gauge, so opted for these extra slinky strings. i’ve had them only one week, so it’s hard to address “longevity,” but in terms of bending, brightness, and ability to stay in tune, 5 stars!! my yamaha gives me the depth i want, while this Kay provides the lighter, more delicate sounds i was seeking. i’m pretty pleased, although my next set of strings might be just a bit heavier, no fault of the strings. i’m just trying to learn more about this old guitar. but hell, these strings are a great deal. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Eargasmic *by L***Y on August 6, 2025* Best strings I ever played. I don't play metal or anything so I dont break strings often. But, reggae, blues, "old" rock, yeah, definately feeling these. The sound, the bend, my new go-to strings. ## Frequently Bought Together - Ernie Ball Extra Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 8-38 Gauge (P02225) - D'Addario Accessories Pro-Winder Guitar String Winder, Cutter, Bridge Pin Puller - All in One Guitar Tool - Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1363506-extra-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-8-38-gauge](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1363506-extra-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-8-38-gauge) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-12*