---
product_id: 48572267
title: "Ernie Ball Extra Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 8-38 Gauge"
brand: "ernie ball"
price: "93 Lei"
currency: RON
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Ernie Ball"
url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/48572267-ernie-ball-extra-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-8
store_origin: RO
region: Romania
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# Element Shield packaging for freshness 8-38 gauge for ultra-light tension Made in California, USA Ernie Ball Extra Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 8-38 Gauge

**Brand:** ernie ball
**Price:** 93 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Feel the legend. Play the future.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ernie Ball Extra Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 8-38 Gauge by ernie ball
- **How much does it cost?** 93 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/48572267-ernie-ball-extra-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-8)

## 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

- • **Effortless Speed:** Extra Slinky 8-38 gauge for lightning-fast fretboard action
- • **Proudly American:** Crafted with premium materials in California for unmatched quality
- • **Play Like a Legend:** Trusted by icons like Slash, Page & Clapton
- • **Freshness Guaranteed:** Element Shield packaging locks in that just-changed brightness
- • **Bright & Balanced Tone:** Nickel-plated steel strings deliver crisp, clear sound every time

## Overview

Ernie Ball Extra Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings (8-38 gauge) offer ultra-light tension for fast, smooth playability. Made in California with nickel-plated steel, these strings deliver a bright, balanced tone and stay fresh longer thanks to Element Shield packaging. Favored by guitar legends worldwide, they’re the go-to choice for serious players seeking effortless speed and iconic sound.

## Description

Buy Ernie Ball Extra Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 8-38 Gauge. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

Review: Great strings and fast delivery - Great strings and good price.
Review: great strings - For years, I've played 8s, but I want to move up to 9s in the hope of a slightly thicker sound, so bought these as a stepping stone. They play great. I can feel the difference, but that's good because I didn't know if I would. I play virtually every day, and after two weeks, they still sound as bright as the day I changed them, and they still feel as silky smooth. Terrific strings.

## Features

- Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more.
- Extra Slinky brings extra light tension for fast and easy play across the fretboard.
- Element Shield packaging ensures your strings stay as fresh as they were the day they were made.
- Bright, balanced tone.
- Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000MFN8B6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 1 in Guitar Strings |
| Body Material | Steel with Nickel-Plated Coating |
| Colour | Extra (8-38) |
| Country Produced In | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (123,082) |
| Date First Available | 5 Jan. 2007 |
| Item Weight | 0.3 g |
| Item model number | P02225 |
| Material Type | Nickel-Plated |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 11.43 x 0.64 x 11.43 cm; 0.3 g |
| Region of Origin | North America |
| Scale Length | inches |
| Size | Single Pack |
| String Gauge | Extra Light |
| String Material | Nickel Plated Steel |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ernie Ball
- **Colour:** Extra (8-38)
- **Instrument:** Electric Guitar
- **String gauge:** Extra Light
- **String material type:** Nickel Plated Steel

## Images

![Ernie Ball Extra Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 8-38 Gauge - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ycSJgZ4EL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it low in sugar?**
A: Yes, sugar-free in fact. You could always sprinkle some on though if that's your preference.

**Q: Will these work on a Gibson Les Paul Special II?**
A: Short answer, yes. They will work on most guitars, provided they are the proper scale length. The high e is prone to snapping without much effort. Mine snapped after 2 weeks of regular use whilst loosening them up for guitar maintenance. Still good value though.

**Q: Do they play ok in C# standard?**
A: Yes they play fine in most tunings above standard A

**Q: I restrung my guitar with these strings (they are the right gauge for the guitar) but now all the frets are a semitone out of tune. Any way to fix?**
A: Make sure your intonation is set correctly.  To check intonation, fret string at twelfth fret then do open harmonic at same fret. They should sound the same.if sharp or flat then adjust bridge saddle.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great strings and fast delivery
*by A***. on 6 January 2026*

Great strings and good price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great strings
*by S***T on 20 November 2025*

For years, I've played 8s, but I want to move up to 9s in the hope of a slightly thicker sound, so bought these as a stepping stone. They play great. I can feel the difference, but that's good because I didn't know if I would. I play virtually every day, and after two weeks, they still sound as bright as the day I changed them, and they still feel as silky smooth. Terrific strings.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolute quality
*by C***R on 21 December 2025*

I love this gauge, this brand. They last, they tune well and hold their tuning. Incredibly adaptable strings for all types of music.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Ernie Ball Extra Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 8-38 Gauge (P02225)
- D'Addario Accessories Pro-Winder Guitar String Winder, Cutter, Bridge Pin Puller - All in One Guitar Tool - Black

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*Product available on Desertcart Romania*
*Store origin: RO*
*Last updated: 2026-03-11*