Ernie Ball 2251 Classic Pure Nickel Regular Slinky String Set (10-46)

Ernie Ball 2251 Classic Pure Nickel Regular Slinky String Set (10-46)

Q: Why do these strings turn my fingers black ? Anybody else had this problem ?

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?

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?

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?

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.

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Brand
Ernie Ball
String Gauge
.01
Colour
Regular
Instrument
Electric
String Material Type
Nickel

🎸Classic nickel tone

⚖️Light 30g weight

🛡️Element Shield packaging

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Description

🎸 Stay fresh, sound classic — never miss a beat with Ernie Ball!

LIGHTWEIGHT DURABLE - Only 30 grams for effortless handling and long-lasting performance.
ELEMENT SHIELD FRESHNESS - Strings stay fresh and playable longer with innovative protective packaging.
PRECISION 010 046 GAUGE - Balanced tension for versatile playability across styles.
TRUSTED BY PROS WORLDWIDE - Ernie Ball’s legacy ensures premium quality and reliability.
TIMELESS PURE NICKEL VIBES - Experience rich, warm tones that define iconic rock and blues.

Ernie Ball 2251 Classic Pure Nickel Regular Slinky Strings (10-46) deliver authentic vintage tone with durable nickel material. Featuring Element Shield packaging, these 6-string sets maintain freshness and longevity, weighing just 30 grams for comfortable play. Ideal for professionals seeking reliable, warm sound in a trusted brand.

Specifications

Product Dimensions	11.43 x 0.64 x 11.43 cm; 30 g
Item model number	P02251
Colour	Regular (10-46)
String Gauge	.01
String Material	Nickel
Number of Strings	6
Material	nickel
Size	Single Pack
Item Weight	30 g
Manufacturer	Ernie Ball

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