Ernie Ball Burly Slinky nickel wound electric guitar strings give you a heavier gauge for beefier tone and thicker chords. You'll get a set of strings that provide higher tension for intricate solos while maintaining the iconic Slinky feel Ernie Ball is known for. Nickel-plated steel wrap and steel hex core strings deliver full lows, rich mids and crisp highs to suit the needs of experienced players.