Guitar Strings

The 16.5 gauge of the Ernie Ball 010165 Slinky Nickel Wound string is advantageous for bending. This pattern allows for greater precision in pitch control. The high-carbon steel and nickel metal extend the life of the string. It retains its shine even after regular sessions.

ARTICLE N° 104708
The Ernie Ball 1010165 Slinky Nickel Wound 16.5 string? It handles it. The high tension keeps the tuning stable, even under violent bends.

No need to re-tune the tuning. When you deliver fast attacks, it responds precisely.

The tension provides good control, without too much resistance. In rhythm, the downstrokes have punch, each attack resonates. The palm muting is precise, a crisp sound, just as it should be.

Even in drop tunings, the tension remains useful, without becoming too stiff. This is a string that maintains its hold, hits hard, without sacrificing control.
  • Ernie Ball 010165 Slinky Nickel Wound 16.5
  • Sold individually
  • Electric or acoustic guitar string
  • Wound: Unwound
  • Material: High-carbon steel, tin-plated and tempered
  • Gauge: 16.5
  • 100 cm long, no taper
  • Made in the USA
Ernie Ball - 010165 Slinky Nickel Wound 16,5
Ernie Ball - 010165 Slinky Nickel Wound 16,5
1,08 € excl VAT
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Arrival expected on Sep 29, 2026
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