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product_id: 425602202
title: "Ernie Ball Zippy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 7-36 Gauge"
brand: "ernie ball"
price: "VT5028"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Ernie Ball"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/425602202-ernie-ball-zippy-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-7
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# 7-36 extra light gauge Element Shield packaging Made in California, USA Ernie Ball Zippy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 7-36 Gauge

**Brand:** ernie ball
**Price:** VT5028
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Feel the zing, not the strain — play like a legend with Zippy Slinkys!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ernie Ball Zippy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 7-36 Gauge by ernie ball
- **How much does it cost?** VT5028 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Freshness Sealed In:** Element Shield packaging locks in peak string life and vibrant tone from day one.
- • **Featherlight Flexibility:** Ultra-light 7-36 gauge strings designed for easy bends and reduced hand fatigue.
- • **Pure Nickel Craftsmanship:** Premium nickel wound strings deliver bright, balanced sound with lasting durability.
- • **Legendary Tone, Effortless Play:** Trusted by icons like Slash & Clapton for that signature zing with minimal tension.
- • **Made in the USA, Played Worldwide:** Crafted in California with the finest materials for consistent pro-level performance.

## Overview

Ernie Ball Zippy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings (7-36 gauge) offer ultra-light tension for effortless bends and fast playing. Made in California with premium nickel, these strings come sealed in Element Shield packaging to ensure long-lasting freshness and tone. Favored by guitar legends worldwide, they deliver a bright, snappy sound perfect for professional and aspiring players alike.

## Description

From the manufacturer Ernie Ball Slinky Strings Precision wound with nickel-plated steel High-carbon steel hex core Rich balanced tone Signature Slinky feel Element Shield packaging The Original Since 1962. Ernie Ball Slinky electric guitar strings have been the favorite of legendary artists like Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, Jimmy Page, Slash, Green Day and more. Slinky gauge combinations were pioneered by our founder Ernie Ball over 60 years ago, helping shape the sound of rock n roll. Nickel Wound Slinky strings consist of nickel-plated steel wrapped around a tin-plated high-carbon steel core for a balanced tone that complements all guitar types and playing styles. Plain Strings All plain strings feature a series of lock twists to secure the wire around the ball-end, enhancing stability and strength. Wound Strings Nickel Wound Slinky strings are precision wound with nickel plated steel wire, providing a classic, balanced tone with superior intonation and consistency. Core Wire The core is made from tin-plated high-carbon steel hex wire providing excellent durability. AC/DC's Angus Young plays Super Slinky 9-42. The Rolling Stone's Keith Richards plays Regular Slinky 10-46. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Eric Clapton plays Regular Slinky 10-46. Led Zeppelin's legendary guitarist Jimmy Page plays Super Slinky 9-42.

Review: Quality. - Really good strings.
Review: These really are very light strings - I've been migrating to ever lighter strings for a couple of years now as my hands are getting older and a little arthritic. These strings sound as good as heavier ones when plugged in, are fantastically light and beautifully easy to bend. The only snag is that on first trying them, they are quite easy to inadvertantly bend out of tune, especially with some chords, though I found I quickly adjusted my technique.

## Features

- Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more
- Zippy Slinkys are the lightest gauge combination offered by Ernie Ball
- Zippy Slinkys offer a snappy set of strings with extra zing that are easy to bend and provides the least amount of tension
- Element Shield Packaging prolongs string life and keeps strings as fresh as the day they were made
- Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002GYXOG |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 1 in Guitar Strings |
| Body Material Type | Metal |
| Brand | Ernie Ball |
| Brand Name | Ernie Ball |
| Coating Description | uncoated |
| Coating description | uncoated |
| Colour | Zippy (7-36) |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 570 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Uncoated |
| Included Components | 1 pack of 6 strings |
| Instrument | Electric Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Electric Guitar Strings |
| Item Weight | 0.04 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Ernie Ball |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P02217 |
| Material Type | Nickel |
| Model Name | P02217 |
| Model Number | P02217 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Electric Guitar |
| Set Name | Zippy (7-8) |
| String Gauge | Extra Light |
| String Material Type | Nickel |
| String gauge | Extra Light |
| String material type | Nickel |
| UPC | 749699101505 |
| Unit Count | 1 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ernie Ball
- **Colour:** Zippy (7-36)
- **Instrument:** Electric Guitar
- **String gauge:** Extra Light
- **String material type:** Nickel

## Images

![Ernie Ball Zippy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 7-36 Gauge - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81CBc0DI9nL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality.
*by R***S on 7 April 2026*

Really good strings.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These really are very light strings
*by M***Y on 18 April 2023*

I've been migrating to ever lighter strings for a couple of years now as my hands are getting older and a little arthritic. These strings sound as good as heavier ones when plugged in, are fantastically light and beautifully easy to bend. The only snag is that on first trying them, they are quite easy to inadvertantly bend out of tune, especially with some chords, though I found I quickly adjusted my technique.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Zippy Slinkys, just as good and easier to play
*by O***R on 13 December 2025*

I switched down from 9s to Roto Greens at 8-gauge due to an injury (not tendonitis from too much practice!) and the switch helped, but then I found out about these Zippy Slinkys. So down another gauge from 8s to 7s, and these Zippy Slinkys are just wonderful. Yes, I was scared of snapping the 9 and the 7 (B and high E strings) but they didn't need THAT much stretching so far. A BIG turn on the truss rod, lefty-loosy looking from headstock to body, about a 120 degree turn, and I am pretty much there, again, so far so good. I did need to meddle with the saddles for the intonation but that was totally manageable. And here we are. Tomorrow I might need to tweak it some more but the string tension is just so much more manageable. Bearing in mind the 9 is now the B string, so there is less tension on each string. I am aware of the fakes and thankfully I am pretty sure mine are legit. Someone out there should start selling bulk packs of 7s, seriously. I am certainly up for some of these in Steel with no nickel plating, or from Ernie Ball's own M-Steel range. Of course, if Roto made them in their British Steel range, I would buy those over EBs, but that's another story.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Ernie Ball Zippy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 7-36 Gauge (P02217)
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*Store origin: VU*
*Last updated: 2026-06-04*