--- product_id: 339125697 title: "P02222 - Hybrid Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 9-46 Gauge, Hybrid (9-46)" brand: "ernie ball" price: "VT5540" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Ernie Ball" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/339125697-p02222-hybrid-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-9-46 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 9-46 gauge hybrid tension Element Shield packaging for freshness Made in California, USA P02222 - Hybrid Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 9-46 Gauge, Hybrid (9-46) **Brand:** ernie ball **Price:** VT5540 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Elevate your riffs with the legendary Hybrid Slinky – feel the difference, play like the greats! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** P02222 - Hybrid Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 9-46 Gauge, Hybrid (9-46) by ernie ball - **How much does it cost?** VT5540 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/339125697-p02222-hybrid-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-9-46) ## 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 - • **Made in the USA:** Proudly manufactured in California with the finest materials for consistent quality. - • **Freshness Locked In:** Element Shield packaging guarantees strings stay fresh and ready to rock longer. - • **Hybrid Gauge Mastery:** Combines Regular Slinky lows with Super Slinky highs for effortless bends and leads. - • **Precision Nickel Wound:** Crafted with premium nickel-plated steel for durability and crisp articulation. - • **Legendary Tone, Pro-Approved:** Trusted by icons like Slash & Clapton for that signature bright, balanced sound. ## Overview Ernie Ball P02222 Hybrid Slinky electric guitar strings feature a 9-46 gauge set combining Regular and Super Slinky tensions for optimal playability. Packaged with Element Shield technology to maintain freshness, these nickel-plated steel strings deliver a bright, balanced tone favored by professional guitarists worldwide. Made in California, USA, they offer durability and premium quality for serious players. ## Description Buy Ernie Ball P02222 - Hybrid Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 9-46 Gauge, Hybrid (9-46) online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: Good quality - Good quality Review: Rock on - Great price ## Features - Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more - Hybrid Slinky brings together the lower strings of Regular Slinky and the higher strings of Super Slinky, providing players with slightly less tension on the high strings for bending and leads - Element Shield Packaging prolongs string life and keeps strings as fresh as the day they were made - Bright, balanced tone - Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002PBS6S | | Body Material Type | Nickel-plated steel | | Brand Name | Ernie Ball | | Coating Description | coated | | Color | nickel | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (84,468) | | Finish Type | Uncoated | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00749699122227 | | Hand Orientation | BOTH | | Included Components | Contents: 1 item | | Instrument | Electric Guitar | | Item Type Name | string | | Item Weight | 0.07 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Ernie Ball Music Man | | Manufacturer Part Number | P02222 | | Material Type | Hybrid Slinky | | Model Name | Hybrid Slinky | | Model Number | P02222 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Electric Guitar | | Set Name | Hybrid Slinky | | String Gauge | .009, .011, .016, .026, .036, .046 | | String Material Type | Nickel | | UPC | 749699122227 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Ernie Ball - **Colour:** nickel - **Instrument:** Electric Guitar - **String gauge:** .009, .011, .016, .026, .036, .046 - **String material type:** Nickel ## Images ![P02222 - Hybrid Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 9-46 Gauge, Hybrid (9-46) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zANEN4r3L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Why are these ranked #1 in the category "Fishing" ?** A: When a company puts a product in some obscure category, they can get the "best seller" icon when they inevitably get more sales than the other products in that category. That's how you end up searching for something like "guitar strings", and multiple products show up as the #1 seller. Why Amazon still allows this after all these years, I will never know. **Q: Do all 6 strings come in the "1 pack"?** A: If you note on the front of the package, it has a list of numbers (10, 13, 17, 26, 36, 46 on the "Regular Slinky" set, and similar on others). These are the string gauges included in the pack. If there were only one string in the pack, it would list a single number, because you'd have to know which string it was. **Q: what is the difference between slinky and non slinky?** A: Slinky is just a line of strings from Ernie Ball, the "Slinkier" they are the thinner they are, regular Slinky are 10 gauge strings, super slinky are 9s, and "Not Even Slinky" strings are 12s (the number represents the gauge of the lightest string in the set). **Q: I'm looking for extra strings for my new Les Paul Special II. I'm buing guitar from amazon, it costs $149. Are this strings compatible?** A: Short answer, yes they should be fine. Long answer, the comparability between strings and guitars doesnt matter, its the string slots that in the nut that matter. The les Paul's usually use bigger strings anyway. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality *by M***K on 3 October 2025* Good quality ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rock on *by R***S on 5 December 2025* Great price ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best *by A***N on 22 December 2024* My favourite all time strings. ## Frequently Bought Together - Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 9-46 Gauge (P02222) - D'Addario Accessories Pro-Winder Guitar String Winder, Cutter, Bridge Pin Puller - All in One Guitar Tool - Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/339125697-p02222-hybrid-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-9-46](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/339125697-p02222-hybrid-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-9-46) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*