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The 17.5 gauge of the Ernie Ball 010175 Slinky Nickel Wound string nails the low tuning with good stability. The balance between tension and flexibility doesn't play tight. For solos, it cuts through the sound cleanly. For flowing lines, it doesn't get as stiff. The tempered tin-plated steel plays a key role in the clarity of the sound.

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Ernie Ball - 010175 Slinky Nickel Wound 17,5 Ernie Ball - 010175 Slinky Nickel Wound 17,5
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The Ernie Ball 010175 Slinky Nickel Wound 17.5 string stands out from the first chord. Under aggressive bends, it holds its own.

The tension is well-balanced. It maintains precise control over the vibrato, even if it remains a little stiffer.

During powerful attacks, the sound becomes more percussive. There are no false notes.

It has no trouble juggling between fast playing and delicate fingerstyle. Each movement remains fluid. There's no loss of clarity.

High-gain power chords? A delight. It packs a punch without ever compressing.

This is a string that adapts to all styles without faltering.
  • Ernie Ball 010175 Slinky Nickel Wound 17.5
  • Sold individually
  • Electric or acoustic guitar string
  • Wound: Unwound
  • Material: High-carbon steel, tin-plated and tempered
  • Gauge: 17.5
  • 100 cm long, no taper
  • Made in the USA

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Ernie Ball - 010175 Slinky Nickel Wound 17,5
1 € excl VAT