--- product_id: 2154129 title: "Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 10-52 Gauge (P02215)" brand: "ernie ball" price: "$19.06" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Ernie Ball" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/2154129-ernie-ball-skinny-top-heavy-bottom-slinky-nickel-wound-electric store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 10-52 gauge hybrid strings Element Shield Packaging for freshness Made in California, USA Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 10-52 Gauge (P02215) **Brand:** ernie ball **Price:** $19.06 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Elevate your riffs with the ultimate shred-and-thump hybrid strings! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 10-52 Gauge (P02215) by ernie ball - **How much does it cost?** $19.06 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/2154129-ernie-ball-skinny-top-heavy-bottom-slinky-nickel-wound-electric) ## 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 - • **Crafted in the USA:** Premium materials and precision manufacturing ensure consistent pro-level performance. - • **Freshness Sealed In:** Element Shield Packaging locks in peak string life and tone. - • **Hybrid Gauge Mastery:** Skinny top strings (.010-.017) for shredding meets heavy bottom (.030-.052) for rich rhythm. - • **Bright & Balanced Sound:** Nickel-plated steel with hex core delivers clarity and punch across all notes. - • **Legendary Tone, Proven by Icons:** Trusted by Slash, Clapton & Metallica for that signature sound. ## Overview Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky electric guitar strings combine a skinny top gauge for effortless soloing with heavy bottom strings for thick, powerful chords. Made from nickel-plated steel wrapped around a hex-shaped steel core, these strings deliver a bright, balanced tone. Packaged with Element Shield technology to maintain freshness, they are crafted in California and favored by legendary guitarists worldwide. ## Description Product Description Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky electric guitar strings are the perfect hybrid set for those who like thick bottom strings without sacrificing the ability to solo on the higher strings. These electric guitar strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency, optimum performance, and long life. Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky wound strings are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a hex-shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin-plated high-carbon steel, resulting in a bright and well-balanced tone for your guitar. Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky gauges are .010 .013 .017 .030 .042 .052. From the Manufacturer Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges . 010, . 013, . 017, . 030, . 042, . 052 ## Features - Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more - Get the best of both worlds: a skinny top (strings E, B, G) for enhanced shredability and a heavy bottom (strings D, A, E) for thicker chords and rhythm - Element Shield Packaging prolongs string life and keeps strings as fresh as the day they were made - Bright, balanced tone - Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002PBS68 | | Best Sellers Rank | #2 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #1 in Electric Guitar Strings | | Body Material Type | Metal | | Brand | Ernie Ball | | Brand Name | Ernie Ball | | Coating Description | coated | | Color | Skinny Top Heavy Bottom (10-52) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 6,391 Reviews | | Finish Type | Uncoated | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00749699122159 | | Included Components | Guitar Strings (1 set) | | Instrument | Electric Guitar | | Item Type Name | Electric Guitar Strings | | Item Weight | 0.04 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Ernie Ball Music Man | | Manufacturer Part Number | P02215 | | Material Type | Synthetic | | Model Name | Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky | | Model Number | P02215 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Electric Guitar | | Set Name | Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky | | Sound Profile | Balanced | | String Gauge | .01 | | String Material Type | Nickel | | UPC | 749699122159 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | None. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Ernie Ball - **Color:** Skinny Top Heavy Bottom (10-52) - **Instrument:** Electric Guitar - **String Gauge:** .01 - **String Material Type:** Nickel ## Images ![Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 10-52 Gauge (P02215) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81LkWhpOPeL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Why are these ranked #1 in the category "Fishing" ?** A: When a company puts a product in some obscure category, they can get the "best seller" icon when they inevitably get more sales than the other products in that category. That's how you end up searching for something like "guitar strings", and multiple products show up as the #1 seller. Why Amazon still allows this after all these years, I will never know. **Q: Do all 6 strings come in the "1 pack"?** A: If you note on the front of the package, it has a list of numbers (10, 13, 17, 26, 36, 46 on the "Regular Slinky" set, and similar on others). These are the string gauges included in the pack. If there were only one string in the pack, it would list a single number, because you'd have to know which string it was. **Q: what is the difference between slinky and non slinky?** A: Slinky is just a line of strings from Ernie Ball, the "Slinkier" they are the thinner they are, regular Slinky are 10 gauge strings, super slinky are 9s, and "Not Even Slinky" strings are 12s (the number represents the gauge of the lightest string in the set). **Q: I'm looking for extra strings for my new Les Paul Special II. I'm buing guitar from amazon, it costs $149. Are this strings compatible?** A: Short answer, yes they should be fine. Long answer, the comparability between strings and guitars doesnt matter, its the string slots that in the nut that matter. The les Paul's usually use bigger strings anyway. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by L***N on April 16, 2025* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***H on March 5, 2026* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***S on April 3, 2026* ## Frequently Bought Together - Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 10-52 Gauge (P02215) - D'Addario Accessories Pro-Winder Guitar String Winder, Cutter, Bridge Pin Puller - All in One Guitar Tool - Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/2154129-ernie-ball-skinny-top-heavy-bottom-slinky-nickel-wound-electric](https://www.desertcart.us/products/2154129-ernie-ball-skinny-top-heavy-bottom-slinky-nickel-wound-electric) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-11*