Why do these strings turn my fingers black ? Anybody else had this problem ?

Have you seen a picture of SRV’s fingers? Permanently black/grey from playing. Probably the wear of the metal. Frets and strings wear out from play due to friction

What’s the difference between hybrid and regular strings?

The difference is the string gauges. The 9-11-16-26-36-46 is considered a "hybrid gauge" set. It has the 9-11-16 of their "super" slinky sets and the 26-36-46 of their "regular" sets. So it's a hybrid of the 9s and 10s. Hope that helps!

Are these strings round or hex core?

From the Ernie Ball website (do a search for 2253) they say this: "Made from pure nickel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire, these guitar strings produce a warm rich tone with that signature Slinky feel. Gauges .009, .011, .016, .024w, .032, .042 " so according to Ernie Ball they are HEX CORE.

Which of the classic pure nickel slinky sets have unwound g (3rd) strings?

All of the Ernie Ball Pure Nickel Slinky sets currently available have unwound 3rd strings. This particular brand denotes "w" next to the 3rd string gauge number to denote a wound 3rd. Notice no "w"s are present on any of the packages here, so no sets contain a wound 3rd.

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🎶 Shield your sound, unleash your vibe.

STAY FRESH PLAY LONGER - Element Shield Packaging locks in freshness and durability, so your strings sound new every session.
EFFORTLESS FINGER COMFORT - Light gauge strings (.010-.046) designed to reduce finger fatigue without sacrificing sound quality.
VINTAGE WARMTH MODERN EDGE - Crafted from pure nickel and steel for that classic mellow tone with contemporary reliability.
PRO LEVEL SOUND EVERYDAY USE - Trusted by pros and enthusiasts alike for rich, balanced tones on electric guitars.
MADE IN THE USA LOVED WORLDWIDE - Ernie Ball’s premium craftsmanship ensures consistent quality and performance.

Ernie Ball Pure Nickel electric guitar strings feature a pure nickel-steel composition delivering warm, vintage tones with smooth playability. Packaged in Element Shield to prolong string life and maintain freshness, these light gauge (.010-.046) strings are crafted in the USA and highly rated for their durability and rich sound profile.

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ASIN	B0002PBS7M
Best Sellers Rank	#6,464 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #235 in Guitar Strings
Body Material Type	Wood
Brand	Ernie Ball
Brand Name	Ernie Ball
Coating Description	coated
Colour	Regular (10-46)
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 6,612 Reviews
Finish Type	Uncoated
Global Trade Identification Number	00749699122517
Importer Contact Information	MUSIC & MORE DIST.CO.PVT.LTD. C-4 to C-11 GATE NO- 3 Hosiery Complex Phase 2 Noida 201305
Included Components	6 strings (10-46 gauge)
Instrument	Electric Guitar
Item Type Name	Strings
Item Weight	0.03 Kilograms
Manufacturer	ERNIE BALL STRINGS, 151 Suburban Rd.San Luis Obispo,CA 93401,USA, Ernie Ball
Manufacturer Contact Information	ERNIE BALL STRINGS, 151 Suburban Rd.San Luis Obispo,CA 93401,USA
Manufacturer Part Number	P02251
Material Type	Nickel, Steel
Model Name	P02251
Model Number	P02251
Packer Contact Information	ERNIE BALL STRINGS, 151 Suburban Rd.San Luis Obispo,CA 93401,USA
Recommended Uses For Product	Electric Guitar
Sound Profile	Warm, Vintage, Mellow
String Gauge	.01
String Material Type	Nickel
UPC	749699122517
Warranty Description	1 Year Manufacturer

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A**R

Great but pricey

Used it in my acoustic electric guitar. The strings doesn't hurts your fingers. Plays and sounds fabulous. 5/5. Though the price could be a bit less. But never the less it's a awesome product.

17.08.2025

L**T

Great sound, solid strings. will def buy again

Son loves these for his Epiphone electric!! Great sound and playability.

8.01.2026

J**N

Good

Works well, made well

26.04.2026

C**E

Ótimas cordas!

Cordas de puro níquel possuem um timbre incrível. A Ernie Ball faz cordas ótimas, não sem motivo são as mais vendidas no mundo.

8.01.2026

E**L

ALMAYIN

almayın 2 gün sonra paslanıyor 3. gün kopuyor gidin elixir alın.

13.12.2025

A**D

Son buenas aunque me gusta mas las daddario

Me gusta mas las daddario pero son buenas

24.05.2026

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