Ernie Ball 2221 4-stars Reviews

good

cheap but they don't last long

Decent strings

After few sets it becomes obvious to me that they break alot easier than d'addarios that are similarly priced.

They lose sparkle faster than competition and have less attractive sound(for me).

Don't get me wrong. There not a bad strings but I'm just saying there are better strings out there for similar price.

BEST STRINGS EVER

I love these strings I just wished they didn't get more expensive.

I like these strings but they do not last that long and for the price I would prefer them to go more distance. A pity really as the sound is good and I would like to use them more, alas the life/price....

Consistently great strings

I've been using these strings for 10+ years and this is an industry standard, as far as I'm concerned. They always sound good, and are very consistent between sets - which cannot be said of some other brands. The slinky's are exactly that: slinky under the fingers without feeling old when they're just fresh from the packet. They do not last as long as some of the coated strings, but I've not found a coated string type/brand that feels as good as these, so I'll stick with EB's!

Good Quality for their price

Ernie Ball regular slinkys have been my go to strings for 2 years now , and while they may not be the best strings in the world they are cheap but don't sound it.

I personally made the move to regular slinkys after super slinkys proved too lightweight for me and often broke , regular slinkys on the other hand rarely break for me and tend to last until the become dull after a good few weeks.

Very nice sound

These strings are quite good, have a clean sound quality and for the price they are quite good, last about 9 months quite use and don't rust easily

Good value for money

I was looking for a less expensive set of strings, cause I change them twice a month, and I think this one works. Good intonation, they bend easily and - for the 2-3 weeks that I keep them on - they sing. Perfect for my LP, very good for my 335 and SG.

Nice set of strings

Bought these strings for my new fender squier jaguar- mostly wanting to try out different string brands after previously using fenders and d'addarios.

Overall they gave a decent sound, the high strings didn't cut my fingers, stayed in tune fairly okay, and I was able to re string them again and again with ease while adjusting the notorious bridge on the jaguar.

At one point I tuned my guitar up a step, strummed, and the high e strings ball popped (The string was still fine, just the ball at the end came loose). I attribute this to the fact I had it tuned up, however it's something to keep in mind if this is something you plan on.

Great strings if you change them often

This might only be my experience, but when fresh, these strings are the best strings for bending I've tried, and sound great. They really are slinky, and for a period of not more than a week of playing they're excellent.

Then they promptly start to oxidize, sound tinny and lose elasticity. But they're the most comfortable strings to use while they last. If I were a professional playing a tour where minions change my strings before each show I'd use these (or maybe the RPS version of these). As an amateur who's not rich, I have to think of alternatives. I usually gravitate between these and D'Addario EXL 110 strings, which last longer but are less bendy.

Again, maybe that's just my experience and my hand chemistry is what's causing it. But I've heard others describing the same issues.

I've been using these a lot for more than 10 years now - I bend a lot so they're handy.

Great

These strings sound great, and will last you for a good amount of time. Ernie Ball are a big name for a reason!

Not much more to say

Great tone, great bending. I would say they are perfect for the regular user, that would replace those every week or so. For me, as a home sporadic player, these get old a bit too fast, as I normally just change strings every 2 or 3 months.

Good quality

Good quality, but for me the sound is a little bit thinner than other strings like Daddario and Ghs

Good strings

I used Ernie Ball 2223 and the 2225 which were too light and snapped a lot.

These strings improved everything. They last a long time and they have actually improved my lead playing. The sound is terrific but if you sweat heavilly on stage they will rust and then eventually snap.

Serve the purpose well

Nice light flexible strings that give a great clear sound but admittably aren't the most durable

For their price though they are a great purchase and my go to strings

Good strings

I reaally like these strings! They seem to last quite a bit longer than the D'addarios i used to buy, which means they sound brighter for a longer time and do not go out of tune often after a while.

Decent strings

The strings are versatile and they brand is so famous for a reason.They aren't as "rust resistant" and durable as some other brands. But these other strings are in the neighborhood of twice the price.

All in all, the quality is really nice for the price

Good Sound

I'm using these strings since years and I've never been disappointed. They really have a good sound and I find them easy to play with. With a bit of care their sound can last longer.

perfect balance

I have started using this strings recently. I like big tones, and this set provides it. I play drop D, and no problem with this gauge. For me a good balance with the .11, with which is sometimes hard to solo

As crispy as the get!

I've been using the Ernie ball electric guitar strings for over 10 years, mainly the Regular slinky but also the 009 and 011 sizes.

The sound of the Ernie ball regular slinky is extremly crispy, with that I mean very clear and brilliant. The quality is good and it's not many cases were a string has snappet (3 times over the years as far as I can remomber, and all those time the strings has been very worned out).

I have been using those strings mounted on:

-Fender stratocaster (American standard)

-Gibson Explorer

-Hamer (several)

-Jackson SL-3

-Peavey EVH Wolfgang special

-2 x Music man Luke II (one BFR and one custom)

The possibillity for improvement is regarding how long the string feels fresh, but this is common with all nickel wound strings regardless of brand.