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Reddit mentions of Ernie Ball 8-String Slinky Nickel Wound Set, .010 - .074
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Ernie Ball 8-String Slinky Nickel Wound Set, .010 - .074. Here are the top ones.
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- Precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency, optimum performance, and long life
- 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, resulting in a bright and well-balanced tone
- Signature Slinky feel
- 8-string gauges: .010, .013, .017, .030, .042, .054, .064, .074
- Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Original (10-74) |
| Height | 4.25 Inches |
| Length | 4.25 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 8 String |
| Weight | 0.15 Pounds |
| Width | 0.75 Inches |
Get a set of 12s (Ernie Ball https://www.amazon.com/Ernie-Ball-Slinky-Nickel-Wound/dp/B0002E1J3Q/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1ROFRGSOZ8V1P&keywords=ernie+ball+not+even+slinky&qid=1555719375&s=gateway&sprefix=ernie+ball+not+even%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-2 )
Then, you can choose an 8 string set with a .74, which i recommend the GHS 13-74 (you could use this single set, but the higher 6 strings would be super tense), or the Ernie Ball 8 string.
GHS: https://www.amazon.com/GHS-Strings-DYM-Nickel-Plated-013-056/dp/B000OR17O2/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1_sspa?keywords=ghs+.13+-+.74&qid=1555719516&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull-spons&psc=1
Ernie Ball: https://www.amazon.com/Ernie-Ball-8-String-Slinky-Nickel/dp/B004Y9YQS0/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=8+string+slinky&qid=1555719624&s=gateway&sr=8-1
I actually just tuned to drop F# on mine.
This is the string set I got, left off the high .010
27" scale. Tension is on the tighter end for me, but I play a lot of stuff tuned down to E as well, and honestly I prefer more tension for djentier stuff, can pick harder and get that snappy/sharper sound.