The Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are the undisputed, global industry standard chosen by legendary icons like Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, and John Mayer for their beautifully balanced tone and reliable performance. Serving as the quintessential light configuration (.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046), this incredibly well-rounded set offers the perfect mix of smooth, comfortable string bending and a snappy, punchy rhythm response. Each string is meticulously constructed in Southern California using a high-tensile, tin-plated steel hex core wrapped in precision-drawn nickel-plated steel wire. This choice blend yields an incredibly stable foundation with enhanced break resistance, broad versatility across high-gain or clean amp settings, and a rich, articulate bite that sounds right at home across rock, blues, country, and pop styles.