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Product information

Item Weight

3.52 ounces

Product Dimensions

1 x 1 x 1 inches

ASIN

B0064RTS0G

Item model number

ERNIE BALL 3221

Customer Reviews

4.8 1,868 ratings

4.8 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#33,928 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#377 in Electric Guitar Strings

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Date First Available

December 5, 2011

String Gauge

.01

String Material

Nickel

Number of Strings

6

Size

10-46 Gauge

Voltage

240 Volts

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Product Description

Gauges 10-13-17-26-36-46 Three-pack of Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings Nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around tin-plated, hex-shaped, steel core wire Slinky strings provide vibrant, bright, lasting tone and reduce fret wear

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Brightness	4.6	—	4.1	5.0	4.6	4.7
Longevity	4.5	—	3.9	4.7	4.3	4.7
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string material	Nickel	nickel plated steel	Nickel-Plated	nickel plated steel	Nickel	Nickel
string gauge	0.01	0.01	10-46	0.01	0.01	0.01

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4.8 out of 5

1,868 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, value, sound quality and durability of the musical instrument strings. For example, they mention that they're consistently awesome, great value for money, have a great tone and amazing chime to them. That said, they'd recommend them to others.

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150 customers mention142 positive8 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they are consistently awesome, great all-around strings, and serviceable. Some say that the strings are perfect and amazing for acoustic guitars.

"I have always used Ernie Ball strings. This was a great product with a great price." Read more

"...Good strings, good price...." Read more

"...They bend and return well and suit my playing style...." Read more

"...They really are great all around strings." Read more

72 customers mention72 positive0 negative

Customers find the musical instrument strings to be a great value for the money. They say they sound great, last long, and are in perfect shape. Some customers also mention that the strings are an excellent bargain.

"...This was a great product with a great price." Read more

"...Good strings, good price...." Read more

"Great price for a 3-pack. These are my husband's favorite stings and he's been using this brand and style for years." Read more

"Great strings! Great deal!" Read more

71 customers mention67 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they have a great tone, and the notes are very clear. Some appreciate the balance of tone, feel, and durability. Overall, most are happy with the product's sound quality.

"...comes to my classical I usually spend a little more, but these strings sound great. And seriously, at $4 a set?..." Read more

"I’ve used Ernie Ball strings exclusively since 1983. They have the best tone, and they keep their brightness after long sessions and gigs...." Read more

"...switched to Ernie Ball strings and am extremely happy with the quality, tone, and durability. I recommend these strings highly!" Read more

"...They bend and return well and suit my playing style. Tone is crisp, bright, balanced, and full and they stretch into sustainable tone and tuning..." Read more

48 customers mention40 positive8 negative

Customers like the durability of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they are long-lasting, thicker stringers tend to last longer, and are well-known for consistency and durability. Customers also appreciate the sealed plastic bags, which keep the strings fresh after opening the main packaging.

"...Thicker stringers tend to last longer, so maybe try Power Slinky. I’m just a hobbyist so I’m fine changing my strings ever 3 months...." Read more

"...The don’t break easily with a lot of bending or plucking which is just a plus." Read more

"...I recently switched to Ernie Ball strings and am extremely happy with the quality, tone, and durability. I recommend these strings highly!" Read more

"...These last longer than most. There's always a new pack in my guitar case for a quick change when needed." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the comfort of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they feel great, are the best feeling and sounding strings they've ever used on an acoustic.

"Good comfortable feel and light enough to play for a long time...." Read more

"...over the years and keep coming back to these for the balance of tone, feel and durability." Read more

"...Beautiful sound quality and they feel great." Read more

"These are possibly the best feeling and sounding strings I've ever used on the acoustic...." Read more

9 customers mention7 positive2 negative

Customers like the tuning of the musical instrument strings. They say they stay in tune, stretch into sustainable tone, and tuning quickly. Some say the strings are great for standard tuning and practice strings.

"...is crisp, bright, balanced, and full and they stretch into sustainable tone and tuning quickly. These last longer than most...." Read more

"...These work fine on my Strat, stay in tune and haven’t snapped or stretched too much." Read more

"...The strings sound great and stay in tune very well." Read more

"Had a hard time keeping my strat in tune after the stretching period. Other than that they sound good and feel good." Read more

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Ryan

Good strings, great price.

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2019

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I've got a MIM Strat and an Epiphone Dot. Even though Epiphone recommends 10s (high E) for the Dot, I usually use 11s. When I saw this deal though, 3 sets of Ernie Ball Regular Slinkys for $12, it was a no brainer. They sound great on the Strat and the Epi isn't complaining either. I know some people swear by Elixirs or D'Addarios, and when it comes to my classical I usually spend a little more, but these strings sound great. And seriously, at $4 a set? I've got no complaints at all and I'll probably pick up another 3 pack while they're at this price.

3 people found this helpful

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Iris

Great “basic” strings for any players

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2018

Verified Purchase

Still my go to strings after years of playing. Used Dunlop before but didn’t really like them that much. I play a lot of heavy music (Architects, Bring Me The Horizon and Halestorm) so I like strings that pack more of a punch. Yes you do have to frequently change Ernie Ball strings and if you’re one of those intense players then they’ll break a lot too, but I personally don’t mind. Thicker stringers tend to last longer, so maybe try Power Slinky. I’m just a hobbyist so I’m fine changing my strings ever 3 months. 3 packs can last me an entire year.

One person found this helpful

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Brian Isenhart

Quality

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2021

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I have always used Ernie Ball strings. This was a great product with a great price.

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@mrseviemae

I have used them for decades.. the best.

Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2020

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I’ve used Ernie Ball strings exclusively since 1983. They have the best tone, and they keep their brightness after long sessions and gigs. I’ve use various gauges through the years but have settled with Regular Slinky’s as I love the way they feel under my fingers. The don’t break easily with a lot of bending or plucking which is just a plus.

2 people found this helpful

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jim miller

Great strings! GREAT TONE!

Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2019

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I used another brand of strings for over 30 years and noticed their quality had seriously diminished. I recently switched to Ernie Ball strings and am extremely happy with the quality, tone, and durability. I recommend these strings highly!

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Kaleb Keefer

Great for a musician on a budget.

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2017

Verified Purchase

You can get better guitar strings, but they're all so much more expensive I always go for these. Good strings, good price. It's hard to buy expensive ones when guitar strings need replaced so often (unless you buy the super expensive ones), so these allow for regular changing without breaking the bank.

2 people found this helpful

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Roland J Gutierrez

Brand name. You pay for what you get but these strings will speak for themselfs.

Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2019

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They are a good name brand you will not find a better deal nowhere top of the line strings used by all leavels of guitar players reserch and see for yourself the namebrand should say it all but the strings will speek for themsels comes in different gauges os strings i use 10s and am 100% going to use this product on all my guitars and have not been disappointed and i no i will continue to be satisfied with my purches thank you.

Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2020

Verified Purchase

I've used Ernie Ball strings for decades and like the .010-.046 set best. They bend and return well and suit my playing style. Tone is crisp, bright, balanced, and full and they stretch into sustainable tone and tuning quickly. These last longer than most. There's always a new pack in my guitar case for a quick change when needed.

2 people found this helpful

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