Ernie Ball P02722 Cobalt Slinky Electric Hybrid Slinky 9-46
Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings — Hybrid Slinky 9-46
Cobalt Alloy for Higher Output and Wider Range
Slinky Cobalt in Hybrid Slinky 9-46 swaps ordinary nickel for a cobalt-alloy wrap wire, and that change is one you hear the moment you plug in. Cobalt builds a stronger magnetic relationship with your pickups, so the strings drive them harder — more output, a wider dynamic range, and a fuller picture of your tone from crisp, articulate highs down to deep, punchy lows. If you want your electric to sound bigger and more present without changing anything else in your rig, this is the set.
Smooth Feel and Easy Playability
All that output comes with a smooth, comfortable feel under your fingers. The Hybrid Slinky 9-46 set keeps the fast, easy-bending Slinky playability players have counted on for decades, so it slides right into your hands with no break-in fight. Whether you're digging into rhythm parts or bending leads, Slinky Cobalt stays smooth, responsive, and easy to play across the whole neck.
Choosing Your Slinky Gauge
Slinky gauge is about tension and feel. Lighter sets bend and vibrato more easily and suit lower-effort lead playing, while heavier sets give more tension, body, and low-end grip for hard rhythm and lower tunings. This set is Hybrid Slinky 9-46. Not sure which gauge fits your style and tuning? Stop in and we'll help you land in the right range.
- Wrap: Cobalt alloy — a stronger magnetic bond with your pickups than standard nickel.
- Output: Higher output and a wider dynamic range for a bigger, more present electric tone.
- Tone: Crisp, articulate highs and deep, punchy lows.
- Feel: Smooth under the fingers with fast, easy Slinky playability.
- Gauge: Hybrid Slinky 9-46.
Specs
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ernie Ball |
| Line | Slinky Cobalt |
| Type | Electric |
| Gauge | Hybrid Slinky 9-46 |
| Wrap Wire | Cobalt alloy |
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
Who It's For
- Electric players chasing more output who want a bigger, more present tone without swapping pickups.
- Lead and rhythm players alike who value crisp highs, deep lows, and a wide dynamic range.
- Anyone who loves the smooth, fast Slinky feel and wants it in a higher-output cobalt set.
- Players dialing in Hybrid Slinky 9-46 who want that gauge in Ernie Ball's cobalt recipe.
Want more output and a wider range out of your electric? Come by Marich Music in Corning and grab a set of Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt in Hybrid Slinky 9-46. In stock now and ready to play today.