Get a nice thick tone when playing metal licks using these Ernie Ball 2221 Guitar Strings. Play high up on the frets for blues songs with these flexible strings. Easy to install, even for a beginner, they consistently produce bright sound in the studio or at a concert. These precision manufactured strings bend easily and are light enough to play comfortably for a while without hurting your fingers.

Product Identifiers

Brand
Ernie Ball
MPN
2221
GTIN
5055266702422, 0094969912221, 5060154894271, 0749699122210
UPC
5055266702422, 0094969912221, 5060154894271, 0749699122210
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2255626751

Product Key Features

Winding
Roundwound
Guitar String Coating
Uncoated
Material
Nickel Plated Steel
Model
2221X3

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4.8 out of 5 stars based on 274 product ratings

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5 out of 5 stars
by 6379_sergeant01 Mar, 2018
Most favourable review
Easy-to-play strings
Although 'tens' these strings are very light and bendy in action, they are in fact a consideration over 'nines', which could be a little tinier in sound. These strings would play well on many guitars, including the Strat'. I am using them on a Jazz guitar and the Guitar is still maintaining a very good tone, and the best advantage is that string bending is very easy. No frustration of trying to bend '12's!
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2 out of 5 stars
by rainbow.013824 Jan, 2018
Most critical review
Novice
Am new too guitars.was tuning my les paul broke a string so ordered a set off gibson and ernie ball slinky as everyone raves about them so went to replace full set.with slinky gave a little stretch.started to tune and broke two.set up with gibson strings they were worse.so back to drawing board bought adigo much better lovely tone .
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5 out of 5 stars
by mark_kinnon22 Jan, 2020
My favourite brand
These strings have been my favourite for decades. I've tried other brands but nothing else feels as good, break in so quickly, or last as long.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
4 out of 5 stars
by oldcamerafreek25 Oct, 2018
A better choice for me than the 10/46 strings, good quality, better sustain, tuning stability good.
Improved sound/sustain over usual 10/46 strings when fitted to all my guitars (Strat and Tele style kits, Les Paul copy.) These are now my standard strings, no issues with sore fingers due to increase in gauge. Tuning stability is excellent.
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5 out of 5 stars
by woody2001118 Apr, 2018
Great strings
I usually use Ernie Ball or Rotosound strings. I have tried just about every other brand but always come back to these. I don't think there's a real quality difference, it's more that these play well for me, and sound the way I want.
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