Ernie Ball Power Slinky for electric guitar
The Ernie Ball 2220 Power Slinky is a string set for electric guitar from the famous Slinky series. That name started when Ernie Ball responded to guitarists asking for sets with a lighter setup and an unwound G string instead of the wound G that was standard at the time.
With that approach, Ernie Ball matched what players needed in practice. Slinky strings then became a staple for electric guitarists and were already used early on by well-known names such as Jimi Hendrix, Pete Townshend, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page.
The background of Ernie Ball 2220
Behind Ernie Ball is the story of Roland Sherwood “Ernie” Ball, who played steel guitar professionally, performed, taught and later opened a guitar shop in California. From that hands-on experience, he saw that standard string sets did not always match the needs of electric guitarists.
In 1962, he therefore had custom sets made and sold them under the Ernie Ball name. When it became clear that players were putting together even lighter combinations, the Slinky line followed. The Ernie Ball 2220 Power Slinky is therefore part of a tradition that comes directly from the needs of guitarists themselves.
A familiar name for guitarists
If you are looking for an electric guitar string set with an established name, Ernie Ball is an obvious option. The Power Slinky belongs to a series that has kept its place for decades on stages and in rehearsal rooms.
At Magna Music, you can get personal advice from musicians who know how important the right guitar strings are in daily playing. That makes it easier to choose a set that suits your instrument and your way of playing.
