Ernie Ball 2219 Silky Slinky Corzi chitare electrice

Hybrid Gauge Electric Guitar Strings for Lead Feel and Rhythm Punch

The 2219 Silky Slinky set is a 6-string electric guitar string set built around an unusual hybrid gauge of .0095"–.048". Where most sets follow a balanced progression, this one keeps the treble strings extremely light for effortless bending and vibrato while pushing the bass strings noticeably heavier for a fuller, more controlled rhythm sound. The result is a string set that feels slinky under the fingers on the top three strings yet still delivers the kind of tight low end that power chords and down-tuned riffs demand. Built in Ernie Ball's Coachella, California factory from nickel-plated steel wrap wire over a hexagonal steel core, the strings carry the bright, well-defined character that has defined the Slinky line since 1962.

Technical Specifications

• Number of Strings: 6
• Gauge: .0095" / .048" (per string: .0095, .012, .0165, .026, .038, .048)
• Material: nickel-plated steel
• Core: tin-plated hexagonal steel
• Winding Type: roundwound
• Ending: ball end
• Compatible With: electric guitar
• Country of Manufacture: USA

Who the Silky Slinky 9.5–48 Suits

This set is the right choice for electric guitarists who want the easy bending and vibrato of a light top end without giving up the tight, punchy low end that heavier rhythm playing requires. Players moving up from a standard 9–42 set will find a familiar slinky feel on the treble strings, while the thicker .038" and .048" bass strings add stability for power chords, dropped tunings and chunkier riff work. The configuration works equally well for rock, hard rock, blues, pop and alternative styles, making it a practical everyday choice for practice, rehearsal, recording and live performance. Beginners get a forgiving top end for learning bends, while more experienced players gain the heavier low-end response that suits modern rock and slightly detuned setups.