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product_id: 4018062
title: "Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 12-56 Gauge (P02626)"
brand: "ernie ball"
price: "A$13"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
category: "Ernie Ball"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/4018062-ernie-ball-not-even-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
---

# 12-56 gauge for perfect detuning Element Shield Packaging extends string life Made in California with premium materials Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 12-56 Gauge (P02626)

**Brand:** ernie ball
**Price:** A$13
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Strike the perfect chord with strings that legends swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 12-56 Gauge (P02626) by ernie ball
- **How much does it cost?** A$13 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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 freshness, ensuring strings sound new longer.
- • **Proudly Made in the USA:** Handcrafted in California with the finest materials for consistent performance.
- • **Optimal Gauge for Detuning:** 12-56 gauge strings deliver balanced tension and rich, bright tones even when detuned.
- • **Premium Nickel Wound Steel:** Crafted from high-quality nickel for a bright, balanced tone that cuts through the mix.
- • **Legendary Tone, Proven by Icons:** Trusted by Slash, Jimmy Page, and Metallica for that signature sound.

## Overview

Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings (12-56 gauge) are the go-to choice for professional guitarists seeking bright, balanced tones optimized for detuning. Featuring Element Shield Packaging to preserve freshness and crafted in California from premium nickel wound steel, these strings combine durability with legendary sound quality.

## Description

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## Features

- Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more
- Not Even Slinky’s 12-56 gauge is optimal for detuning
- 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 | B0002E1J3Q |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #1 in Electric Guitar Strings |
| Body Material | Steel |
| Color Name | Not Even (12-56) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (120,825) |
| Date First Available | July 16, 2004 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.06 ounces |
| Item model number | P02626 |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 0.25 x 4.5 inches |
| Size | Single Pack |
| String Gauge | .012 |
| String Material | Nickel |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ernie Ball
- **Color:** Not Even (12-56)
- **Instrument:** Electric Guitar
- **String Gauge:** .012
- **String Material Type:** Nickel

## Images

![Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 12-56 Gauge (P02626) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81AuR4D27NL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, 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.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 12-56 Gauge (P02626)
- D'Addario Accessories Pro-Winder Guitar String Winder, Cutter, Bridge Pin Puller - All in One Guitar Tool - Black

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*Last updated: 2026-03-02*