Ernie Ball 2214 Mammoth Slinky .012-.062

String set for electric guitar

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2 years ago

good set for low tunings at a reasonable price-quality

good set for low tunings at a reasonable price-quality

2 years ago

Ernie Ball best for my Harley Benton Amarok Baritone for Drop A

2 years ago

Really great strings for drop tuning

I’ve been using these strings on my Ltd Viper with a 24.75 inch scale length and I’m in love with them. They are great for drop B, drop A#, B Standard and drop A. You could use them for drop C on a 24.75 inch scale but I personally don’t recommend it as the tension is a bit high I’d recommend 12-56 for that.

2 years ago

Massive sound

quality strings from a trusted manufacturer!

pros

At 25.5 scale there is enough tension for comfortable playing in B and A.

Very rich sound

Minuses

These strings are addictive

3 years ago

Wonderful

Always my go to string company. Best possible choice for down tuning

3 years ago

6 string bass tuning

I have a 6 string bass and bought this set of strings to make also my guitar to tune as the bass. If you also play technical death metal and you are the only one in your band and don't want to split your brain to two. This is it man/woman!

3 years ago

Ernie Ball 2214 Mammoth Slinky .012-.062 Strings - Perfect for Deathcore and Low Tunings

As a deathcore enthusiast, I recently tried out the Ernie Ball 2214 Mammoth Slinky .012-.062 strings, and I am thrilled with the results. These strings are specifically designed for heavier genres and excel in drop C and lower tunings, making them a top choice for players who enjoy mid-2000s deathcore sounds.

The first thing I noticed about these strings was their excellent playability. The gauge is perfectly suited for the heavy riffing and intricate chugging that deathcore often demands. The tension feels just right, providing a balanced response between tightness and ease of bending. Whether you're shredding through blistering breakdowns or executing lightning-fast tremolo picking, these strings respond beautifully.

One standout feature of the Ernie Ball 2214 Mammoth Slinky strings is their tonal quality. The thicker gauge, combined with the carefully chosen materials, results in a powerful and aggressive sound. The low strings offer exceptional clarity and definition, ensuring that every palm-muted note and chugging riff cuts through the mix with precision and impact. The mid and high frequencies retain their clarity as well, allowing for articulate lead lines and soaring melodies.

3 years ago

Very Good

Very Good string set. Has been used with a guitarist to play nirvana-like music. Overall very good strings with long life, nice feel, very good sound. Would recommend to everyone.

3 years ago

They are Strings

If you like Ernie Ball strings, you are already here buying them. Eveeybody likes different strings, I like these, have used various gauges of them for years on all sorts of instruments and never had any problems.

3 years ago

Superb

Always used EB strings through the years and needed something for some drop tunage. These things are beasts. Took a moment to get used to the wound 'G' but its a really interesting sound and feel compared to regular strings.

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Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Ernie Ball
  • Released in 2019
  • Average price : $9
  • Especially for very deep tunings like Drop A, Drop B or C Standard
  • Gauges: .012, .016, .024w, .034, .048, .062
  • Especially suitable for guitarists who prefer a powerful set that produces a lot of low end and a fat tone with ideal tension and definition
  • Wrapped G-string
  • Nickel-plated steel winding wire
  • Hexagonal steel core
  • Plain strings made of tin-plated carbon steel
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