Ernie Ball 2225 Classic Extra Slinky Pure Nickel

Ernie Ball 2225 Classic Extra Slinky Pure Nickel – ultra-light playability with warm vintage tone

Ernie Ball 2225 Classic Extra Slinky Pure Nickel is a 6-string electric guitar set for those who want the lightest “Extra Slinky” feel while also getting a more classic, round tone. The very low tension makes bends, vibrato and fast runs noticeably easier, so you can play more relaxed with less resistance in your fretting hand.

Here you get pure nickel winding on the bass strings for a warm, rich and more “’70s-style” tone that feels less bright and less edgy than many modern nickel-plated steel sets. The tin-plated, hex-shaped steel core provides a stable grip for the winding and helps with intonation and consistency, while the uncoated construction retains the traditional, direct response and the familiar “Slinky feel”.

The set is an Extra Slinky 8–38 (gauges: .008–.038), which corresponds to approx. 0.20–0.97 mm. It’s ideal for a light touch, blues/rock, vintage voicing and anyone who wants maximum flexibility and low finger fatigue. Note that 8s can feel very “loose” and may overshoot notes more easily on bends if you have a heavy attack. Pure nickel also delivers less top-end “cut” than nickel-plated steel, so if you play in a dense mix and want as much bite in the highs as possible, a brighter set may be a better match. Also: In the market, 2225 is often confused with the nickel-plated steel version, so always check that the specific variant is pure nickel wrap if you’re after that warm Classic Rock n Roll sound.

• Type: Strengesæt til elguitar (Extra Slinky/ultra light)
• Materiale: Pure nickel wrap (omvikling), tin-belagt stålkerne (hex), ucoated
• Dimensioner: Tykkelser: 0,20 / 0,28 / 0,36 / 0,56w / 0,76 / 0,97 mm
• Vægt (kg): 0,03
• Antal strenge: 6
• Kerneform: Hex (hexagonal)