---
product_id: 1363513
title: "Pure Nickel"
brand: "ernie ball"
price: "6234 Ft"
currency: HUF
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 13
category: "Ernie Ball"
url: https://www.desertcart.hu/products/1363513-pure-nickel
store_origin: HU
region: Hungary
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# 10-46 gauge perfect balance Pure nickel for vintage warmth Made in California, USA Pure Nickel

**Brand:** ernie ball
**Price:** 6234 Ft
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Unlock your vintage vibe with every strum!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pure Nickel by ernie ball
- **How much does it cost?** 6234 Ft with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hu](https://www.desertcart.hu/products/1363513-pure-nickel)

## 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

- • **Fresh from the Source:** Crafted in California with the finest materials, guaranteeing fresh strings that stay bright and rust-free longer.
- • **Signature Slinky Feel:** Hex-shaped high-carbon steel core ensures consistent tension and durability session after session.
- • **Industry-Standard Gauge:** Regular Slinky 10-46 gauge offers the ideal tension and playability for effortless bends and smooth finger feel.
- • **Trusted by Pros & Enthusiasts:** Top-ranked with 4.8 stars from over 14,000 reviews—join the community that refuses to compromise on tone.
- • **Vintage Warmth, Modern Precision:** Pure nickel wrap delivers that iconic '50s-'60s rich tone, perfect for blues, rock, and clean sounds.

## Overview

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Classic Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings (10-46 gauge) combine pure nickel wrap and a hex-shaped high-carbon steel core to recreate the warm, rich tones of the '50s and '60s. Made in California with premium materials, these strings offer balanced tension, exceptional playability, and long-lasting durability, making them a top choice for professional and aspiring guitarists alike.

## Description

Ernie Ball Classic Rock N Roll Slinky electric guitar strings are made from pure nickel wire wrapped around hex-shaped, high-carbon steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high-carbon steel. Pure nickel electric guitar strings were the standard in much of the ‘50s and ‘60s and produce a warm, rich tone. Gauges .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.

Review: 5 out of 5 stars – Warm Tone and Great Feel - I’ve been using Ernie Ball strings for years, but this Regular Slinky Classic Pure Nickel set (10–46) might be my favorite so far. The tone is warm and smooth, not as bright as the standard Slinkys, which gives my guitar a nice vintage sound perfect for blues, rock, and clean tones. They feel great under the fingers too — bends are easy, and the tension feels just right. Tuning stability has been solid, even after a few heavy sessions. After a few weeks of playing, they’ve held up really well with no rust or dullness. If you like a more classic, rounded sound instead of the sharp, modern brightness, these are a great choice. Reliable, comfortable, and they just sound good.
Review: Great sound, solid strings. will def buy again - Son loves these for his Epiphone electric!! Great sound and playability.

## Features

- Pure nickel was commonly used in electric guitar strings of the '50s and '60s
- Warm, vintage tone
- Preferred by players across many genres, Regular Slinky’s 10-to-46 gauge has become the industry standard
- Signature Slinky feel
- Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002PBS7M |
| Best Sellers Rank | #316 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #7 in Electric Guitar Strings |
| Body Material | Wood |
| Color Name | Regular (10-46) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (14,763) |
| Date First Available | August 28, 2005 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.06 ounces |
| Item model number | P02251 |
| Material Type | Nickel, Steel |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 0.25 x 4.5 inches |
| Size | Single Pack |
| String Gauge | .01 |
| String Material | Nickel |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ernie Ball
- **Color:** Regular (10-46)
- **Instrument:** Electric Guitar
- **String Gauge:** .01
- **String Material Type:** Nickel

## Images

![Pure Nickel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61V5Hn+r8xL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why do these strings turn my fingers black ? Anybody else had this problem ?**
A: Have you seen a picture of SRV’s fingers? Permanently black/grey from playing. Probably the wear of the metal. Frets and strings wear out from play due to friction

**Q: What’s the difference between hybrid and regular strings?**
A: The difference is the string gauges.  
The 9-11-16-26-36-46 is considered a "hybrid gauge" set.  
It has the 9-11-16 of their "super" slinky sets and the 26-36-46 of their "regular" sets.  So it's a hybrid of the 9s and 10s.  Hope that helps!

**Q: Are these strings round or hex core?**
A: From the Ernie Ball website (do a search for 2253) they say this: "Made from pure nickel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire, these guitar strings produce a warm rich tone with that signature Slinky feel. Gauges .009, .011, .016, .024w, .032, .042 " so according to Ernie Ball they are HEX CORE.

**Q: Which of the classic pure nickel slinky sets have unwound g (3rd) strings?**
A: All of the Ernie Ball Pure Nickel Slinky sets currently available have unwound 3rd strings. This particular brand denotes "w" next to the 3rd string gauge number to denote a wound 3rd. Notice no "w"s are present on any of the packages here, so no sets contain a wound 3rd.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 out of 5 stars – Warm Tone and Great Feel
*by J***D on October 11, 2025*

I’ve been using Ernie Ball strings for years, but this Regular Slinky Classic Pure Nickel set (10–46) might be my favorite so far. The tone is warm and smooth, not as bright as the standard Slinkys, which gives my guitar a nice vintage sound perfect for blues, rock, and clean tones. They feel great under the fingers too — bends are easy, and the tension feels just right. Tuning stability has been solid, even after a few heavy sessions. After a few weeks of playing, they’ve held up really well with no rust or dullness. If you like a more classic, rounded sound instead of the sharp, modern brightness, these are a great choice. Reliable, comfortable, and they just sound good.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great sound, solid strings. will def buy again
*by L***T on January 8, 2026*

Son loves these for his Epiphone electric!! Great sound and playability.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must have for all guitarists.
*by E***E on December 26, 2025*

Greatest strings. My only go to.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Classic Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings, 10-46 Gauge (P02251)
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*Last updated: 2026-02-02*