Ernie Ball 2622 Nova Slinky

Ernie Ball 2622 Nova Slinky 11-54 – Wound G for balanced tension and fuller tone

Ernie Ball Nova Slinky 11-54 is designed for guitarists who prefer the feel and tonal characteristics of a wound G string. The combination of heavier gauges and a wound G provides more even string tension, improved intonation and a balanced response across the entire fretboard.

Like classic Ernie Ball Slinky strings, including popular sets such as Regular Slinky 2221 and Super Slinky 2223, Nova Slinky features nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a tin-plated hex-shaped steel core. The plain strings are made from tin-plated high-carbon steel, delivering the familiar Slinky character with balanced tone, clear attack and dependable durability.

The wound G string produces a fuller sound and smoother transition between the treble and bass strings, making it an excellent choice for jazz, blues, slide and rhythm guitar applications. The heavier bass strings provide strong low-end response and excellent note definition.

Features

• Nickel-plated steel winding for classic Slinky tone
• Wound G string for more balanced tension and improved intonation
• Hex-shaped steel core for enhanced attack and stability
• Full midrange response with strong presence
• Focused low end with excellent definition
• Ideal for blues, rock, jazz, slide and rhythm playing

Specifications

• Model: Nova Slinky
• Type: Electric guitar strings
• Material: Nickel-plated steel
• Core: Tin-plated hex-shaped steel core

String Gauges

• E1: .011
• B2: .015
• G3: .022w
• D4: .032
• A5: .044
• E6: .054

Why choose 11-54 with a wound G? The wound G string provides more consistent tension between the strings, improved intonation and a fuller tonal character compared to a plain G string. Combined with the .011-.054 gauge configuration, it delivers focused midrange, excellent chord definition and a solid foundation for standard and lower tunings.

Slinky Nickel Wound – The strings that defined electric guitar tone

Ernie Ball Slinky Nickel Wound strings are among the most widely used electric guitar strings in the world and have been the choice of generations of guitarists across rock, blues, pop and metal. The wound strings feature nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a tin-plated hex-shaped steel core, while the plain strings are made from tin-plated high-carbon steel.

Ernie Ball - Revolutionary Guitar Accessories!

Ernie Ball is regarded as one of the most influential innovators in the world of guitar strings and accessories. From the original Slinky strings to advanced designs such as Paradigm and Cobalt, the company continues to develop products that help musicians get the most from their instruments.