Ernie Ball 2225 Reviews

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13 years ago

Extra Slinky doesn't mean a light sound

I can't remember why or exactly when I started using light gauge strings but from as far back as I can remember I have used ~ 8,11,14,22,30,38 as my main guitars' strings. I've been playing for 46 years (I'm 57 now) and still playing and Ernie Ball Extra Slinky's have been in my guitar toolbox for most of those 46 years. I find as long as they are changed regularly and cleaned after each gig, I don't suffer broken strings.

Due to the light gauge they bend very well and a good tone and a half is not unusual when I'm soloing at a gig. They very rarely go out of tune especially if you bed them in well ~ a couple of hours rehearsal before a gig will usually settle them for a trouble free session.

I generally buy 6 sets at a time just to be on the safe side so that I don't run out and I do LOVE the clear bell-like sound of fresh, new Ernie Ball strings on my Patrick Eggle Berlin guitar. You should try them out yourself !