NAMM 2025: Last October, John Mayer joined forces with Ernie Ball to launch the Silver Slinky set, a set of electric guitar strings boasting a unique in-between gauge and a custom core-to-wrap ratio.

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Ernie Ball has released a newly reimagined version of its Earthwood Bell Bronze acoustic strings with a little help from John Mayer. Having worked with the firm for some peculiarly precise electric ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. More output than other strings, smooth and velvet-like feel, brighter and bigger dynamic range - ...

Ernie Ball knows a thing or two about making acoustic and electric guitar strings but every now and then it is good to get a consultant in, just to see if it will spark some fresh inspiration, and for ...

To spread the word about its new Paradigm guitar strings, manufacturer Ernie Ball — which introduced its Slinky strings in 1062 — has invited rockers like Dream Theater's John Petrucci, Kenny Wayne… ...

Slash has been a loyal Slinky man for decades - and Ernie Ball has now awarded him rare signature edition electric guitar strings in return. But they won't be around for long. The 11-48 gauge strings ...

BURBANK — For decades, guitarists have stood on stage and had to adjust their playing when, after bending, pulling and tugging on their strings, one of them suddenly pops. The folks at the Ernie Ball ...

Ernie Ball, a pioneer maker of rock'n'roll guitar strings used by legions of artists from the Rolling Stones to Merle Travis, died yesterday (Sept. 9) at his home in San Luis Obispo, Calif. He was 74.

Ernie Ball, a pioneer maker of rock ‘n’ roll guitar strings used by legions of artists, including the Rolling Stones and Merle Travis, has died. He was 74. Ball died Thursday at his home in San Luis ...

Ernie Ball, a pioneer maker of rock ’n’ roll guitar strings used by legions of artists from the Rolling Stones to Merle Travis, has died. He was 74.Ball died at his home Thursday after an ongoing ...

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