Ernie Ball 2229 Hyper Slinky nickel wound electric guitar strings give you a balanced tone and smooth feel. The nickel-plated steel wrap and tin-plated steel hex core produce clear highs, tight lows and dynamic midrange. You'll get precise intonation and stable tuning thanks to the precision-ground and polished plain strings. Play fast leads and complex chords with ease as these light-gauge strings have superb flexibility and responsiveness. Whether you're practicing, recording or performing, these strings help you achieve the sound you want.