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product_id: 425602202
title: "Zippy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 7-36 Gauge"
brand: "ernie ball"
price: "$22.53"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Ernie Ball"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/425602202-zippy-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-7-36-gauge
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
---

# 7-36 Extra Light Gauge Ultra-Light Tension for Fast Play Nickel-Plated Steel for Bright Tone Zippy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 7-36 Gauge

**Brand:** ernie ball
**Price:** $22.53
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Play Like a Legend, Feel the Zippy Slinky Vibe

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Zippy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 7-36 Gauge by ernie ball
- **How much does it cost?** $22.53 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/425602202-zippy-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-7-36-gauge)

## 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

- • **Studio & Stage Ready:** Perfect for professionals and passionate players craving flawless tone and feel
- • **Premium Nickel-Plated Steel:** Bright, balanced tone with durable corrosion resistance
- • **Legendary Tone, Proven by Icons:** Trusted by Slash, Clapton & Metallica for stage-ready sound
- • **Consistent Performance, Every Fret:** Engineered for reliable tuning stability and smooth feel across the neck
- • **Feather-Light Gauge, Maximum Playability:** 7-36 gauge strings deliver effortless bends and lightning-fast riffs

## Overview

Ernie Ball Zippy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings (7-36 gauge) offer ultra-light tension and bright, balanced tone thanks to premium nickel-plated steel construction. Favored by guitar legends worldwide, these strings deliver consistent performance, exceptional playability, and durability—ideal for professionals and serious enthusiasts seeking stage and studio-ready reliability.

## Description

Buy Ernie Ball Zippy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 7-36 Gauge. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

Review: Expressive, robust, consistent and reliable never disappoint - Been playing over 40 years and have used many many different strings The quality is comparable to strings costing several times more and is excellent value Ten gauge light and slippery, not too stretchy, easy to bend and just perfect for many styles, country, rock, blues heavy metal, whatever your taste and style Very few breakages and responds well to the lightest or heaviest touch Boccherini, Bach, guns n roses or punk rock, you can hammer these as you like with consistent reliable results Definitely some of the best value strings out there. Cost is such that I’m happy to restring my axes every week or every day if I choose Happy to use on stage, in studio or just for fun 100% great buy 100% recommend
Review: Seem genuine and good quality - Obviously there are plenty of knock offs of Ernie ball strings and they can be very convincing. These however are the real deal and work well. Not defaults when you open them and sound clear. Obviously longevity depends on your playing style and Guitar steup (I use floyd Roses so they can and have lasted for months with a mixture of 2-10hrs playing a week, but then a little too much energy on stage and I can snap a nearly new string).

## Features

- Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more.
- Premium materials and craftsmanship ensure reliable, long-lasting guitar strings, perfect for professionals and beginners alike.
- For decades, Slinkys have provided players with exceptional tone and consistency across the entire fretboard.
- Zippy Slinkys are the very lightest gauge combination offered by Ernie Ball, offering extremely light tension.
- Nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin-plated hex-shaped steel core wire

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002GYXOG |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 1 in Guitar Strings |
| Body Material Type | Metal |
| Brand | Ernie Ball |
| Brand Name | Ernie Ball |
| Coating Description | Uncoated |
| Coating description | Uncoated |
| Colour | Zippy (7-36) |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 130,849 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Nickel Plated |
| Included Components | 1 pack of 6 strings |
| Instrument | Electric Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Electric Guitar Strings |
| Item Weight | 0.04 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Ernie Ball |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P02217 |
| Material Type | Nickel |
| Model Name | P02217 |
| Model Number | P02217 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Product Warranty | Limited warranty. |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Electric Guitar |
| Set Name | Zippy (7-8) |
| String Gauge | Extra Light |
| String Material Type | Nickel |
| String gauge | Extra Light |
| String material type | Nickel |
| UPC | 749699101505 |
| Unit Count | 1 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ernie Ball
- **Colour:** Zippy (7-36)
- **Instrument:** Electric Guitar
- **String gauge:** Extra Light
- **String material type:** Nickel

## Images

![Zippy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 7-36 Gauge - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81CBc0DI9nL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Expressive, robust, consistent and reliable never disappoint
*by A***R on 5 June 2026*

Been playing over 40 years and have used many many different strings The quality is comparable to strings costing several times more and is excellent value Ten gauge light and slippery, not too stretchy, easy to bend and just perfect for many styles, country, rock, blues heavy metal, whatever your taste and style Very few breakages and responds well to the lightest or heaviest touch Boccherini, Bach, guns n roses or punk rock, you can hammer these as you like with consistent reliable results Definitely some of the best value strings out there. Cost is such that I’m happy to restring my axes every week or every day if I choose Happy to use on stage, in studio or just for fun 100% great buy 100% recommend

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Seem genuine and good quality
*by S***Y on 17 June 2026*

Obviously there are plenty of knock offs of Ernie ball strings and they can be very convincing. These however are the real deal and work well. Not defaults when you open them and sound clear. Obviously longevity depends on your playing style and Guitar steup (I use floyd Roses so they can and have lasted for months with a mixture of 2-10hrs playing a week, but then a little too much energy on stage and I can snap a nearly new string).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best on the market for general use
*by E***A on 31 August 2026*

Bought these as a gift for my dad’s birthday. He isn’t an every day guitar player but his guitar strings snapped and needed new ones. I read that these were the best strings on the market for general use! They do lots of different kinds of strings but I bought general ones. Whilst buying I had no idea what to expect and wasn’t sure if all strings come in one pack, they do so if you are worried there are the right amount! Overall they have been on for months, look great and seem to be good quality and durable. I’ve heard no complaints of them being difficult to tune. Would absolutely recommend!!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Ernie Ball Zippy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 7-36 Gauge (P02217)
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*Store origin: US*
*Last updated: 2026-10-04*