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product_id: 145068379
title: "Ernie Ball Primo Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 9.5-44 Gauge (P02212)"
brand: "ernie ball"
price: "A$18"
currency: AUD
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reviews_count: 13
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region: Australia
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# 9.5-44 gauge perfect balance Element Shield packaging for freshness Made in California, USA Ernie Ball Primo Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 9.5-44 Gauge (P02212)

**Brand:** ernie ball
**Price:** A$18
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Elevate your riff game with the perfect balance of tone and playability!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ernie Ball Primo Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 9.5-44 Gauge (P02212) by ernie ball
- **How much does it cost?** A$18 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/145068379-ernie-ball-primo-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-9)

## Best For

- ernie ball enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ernie ball brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Freshness Sealed In:** Element Shield packaging locks in string life and tone, so every set feels brand new.
- • **Versatile for Every Style:** From clean E standard to drop D tuning, these strings maintain stability and let your nuances shine.
- • **Durable Nickel-Plated Steel:** Crafted with nickel-plated steel wrapped around a hex core for long-lasting performance and iconic Slinky feel.
- • **Precision Half-Gauge Sweet Spot:** 9.5-44 gauge set hits the perfect tension between Regular and Super Slinky for ultimate comfort.
- • **Legendary Tone, Modern Playability:** Trusted by icons like Slash & Clapton for that bright, balanced sound.

## Overview

Ernie Ball Primo Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings (9.5-44 gauge) offer a unique half-gauge set that balances tension and tone between Regular and Super Slinky strings. Made in California with nickel-plated steel and protected by Element Shield packaging, these strings deliver bright, balanced sound and long-lasting freshness. Favored by legendary guitarists, they provide versatile tuning stability and enhanced playability for professional and aspiring musicians alike.

## Description

Product Description Ernie Ball’s Primo Slinky electric guitar strings feature the same great bright and balanced tone that Slinkys are known for, in a never-before-offered half-gauge combination. Primo Slinkys sit neatly between the popular Regular Slinky and Super Slinky sets. This combination is perfect for players who are looking for added playability with minimal differences in tone and tension. These electric guitar strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency, optimum performance, and long life. Primo Slinky wound strings are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a hex-shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin-plated high-carbon steel for that iconic Slinky feel and tone that players have relied on for decades. Primo Slinky gauges are .0095 .012 .016 .024 .034 .044. From the Manufacturer Ernie Ball welcomes a new popular gauge combination to its world-famous Slinky line of electric guitar strings. Primo Slinky guitar sets feature the same great bright and balanced tone that Slinkys are known for in a never-before-offered half-gauge combination. Primo Slinkys sit neatly between the popular Regular Slinky and Super Slinky strings while providing a balanced, comfortable feel across all six strings. This combination is perfect for players who are looking for added playability With minimal differences in tone and tension. Primo Slinky sets feature nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a tin-plated hex core for that iconic Slinky feel and tone that players have relied on for decades. Part number P02212.

Review: Affordable way to sound and play different. - Trying different gauge strings is fun and affordable way to find that tone you want to nail. I play 11’s and was skeptical. I put them on my Epiphone Firebird and they sound good unplugged and are gnarly with my Orange Rocker 30. For me, it enables me to hear more nuances out of my left hand and thats kinda important. Try them and if you dont like them, youre out 8$. No bigs.
Review: Great guitar strings - These are great guitar strings. I personally love these, and I think they're of great quality. I got a 3 pack, and have gone through two: one on a brand new Stratocaster, and one on a vintage 60's Kent Lido. Both have held up amazingly, and sound really good. The package doesn't lie: They are slinky, but just the right amount. I'm able to comfortably pull off bends. I'm also able to tune from E standard to drop D and not have to retune almost at all, which is nice.

## Features

- Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more
- Primo Slinky’s 9.5-to-44 gauge sits right between our two most popular sets: Regular Slinky and Super Slinky
- Element Shield Packaging prolongs string life and keeps strings as fresh as the day they were made
- Bright, balanced tone
- Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07QY2Q7N4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #1 in Electric Guitar Strings |
| Body Material | Nickel-Plated Steel |
| Color Name | Primo (9.5-44) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (124,935) |
| Date First Available | June 1, 2018 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.4 ounces |
| Item model number | P02212 |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.25 x 0.25 x 5.5 inches |
| Size | Single Pack |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material | Nickel-Plated |
| Voltage | 240 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ernie Ball
- **Color:** Primo (9.5-44)
- **Instrument:** Electric Guitar
- **String Gauge:** Light
- **String Material Type:** Nickel-Plated

## Images

![Ernie Ball Primo Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 9.5-44 Gauge (P02212) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Kvc2GJdRL.jpg)
![Ernie Ball Primo Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 9.5-44 Gauge (P02212) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ESVrKbhPL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why are these ranked #1 in the category "Fishing" ?**
A: When a company puts a product in some obscure category, they can get the "best seller" icon when they inevitably get more sales than the other products in that category. That's how you end up searching for something like "guitar strings", and multiple products show up as the #1 seller. Why Amazon still allows this after all these years, I will never know.

**Q: Do all 6 strings come in the "1 pack"?**
A: If you note on the front of the package, it has a list of numbers (10, 13, 17, 26, 36, 46 on the "Regular Slinky" set, and similar on others). These are the string gauges included in the pack. If there were only one string in the pack, it would list a single number, because you'd have to know which string it was.

**Q: what is the difference between slinky and non slinky?**
A: Slinky is just a line of strings from Ernie Ball, the "Slinkier" they are the thinner they are, regular Slinky are 10 gauge strings, super slinky are 9s, and "Not Even Slinky" strings are 12s (the number represents the gauge of the lightest string in the set).

**Q: I'm looking for extra strings for my new Les Paul Special II. I'm buing guitar from amazon, it costs $149. Are this strings compatible?**
A: Short answer, yes they should be fine. Long answer, the comparability between strings and guitars doesnt matter, its the string slots that in the nut that matter. The les Paul's usually use bigger strings anyway.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Affordable way to sound and play different.
*by J***K on January 3, 2026*

Trying different gauge strings is fun and affordable way to find that tone you want to nail. I play 11’s and was skeptical. I put them on my Epiphone Firebird and they sound good unplugged and are gnarly with my Orange Rocker 30. For me, it enables me to hear more nuances out of my left hand and thats kinda important. Try them and if you dont like them, youre out 8$. No bigs.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great guitar strings
*by M***N on December 16, 2025*

These are great guitar strings. I personally love these, and I think they're of great quality. I got a 3 pack, and have gone through two: one on a brand new Stratocaster, and one on a vintage 60's Kent Lido. Both have held up amazingly, and sound really good. The package doesn't lie: They are slinky, but just the right amount. I'm able to comfortably pull off bends. I'm also able to tune from E standard to drop D and not have to retune almost at all, which is nice.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everyday Strings
*by S***N on December 25, 2025*

I use slinkies for my project guitars and others that I will burn through strings. They're inexpensive, but a great value for the money, as they are solid as can be. Nickel wrapped steel gives a nice clarity and brightness to a warm nickel sound, so these can cover quite a few musical bases.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-16*