The Ernie Ball Super Slinky Guitar Strings (9-42) is a string, currently around $5.49. Close alternatives include the DR Strings Alexi Laiho Signature and the Dunlop Rev. Willy's Strings. It pairs well with the Dumble Steel String Singer and the Fender Prosonic.
Ernie Ball Super Slinky Guitar Strings (9-42)
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Ernie Ball Super Slinky guitar strings feature light gauges (9-42) suitable for bending and fast lead playing. Their nickel-plated steel construction delivers bright, responsive tone with moderate durability. Super Slinky strings appeal to lead players seeking playability and articulation.
- bright
- responsive
- versatile tone
- lighter gauge feel
- playability
- springy sound
- articulation
- rich
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Ernie Ball Super Slinky Guitar Strings (9-42) is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
Amps that pair well with the Ernie Ball Super Slinky Guitar Strings (9-42)
Dumble Steel String Singer
Dumble
tonal matchDumble Steel String Singer leans smooth right where the bright tone needs it
Fender Prosonic
amplifier
tonal matchFender Prosonic leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Gibson GA-50
Gibson
tonal matchRun Gibson GA-50 after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp
Orange
tonal matchRun Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Orange Terror Bass
Orange
tonal matchOrange Terror Bass's warm balances out the bright tone
Orange Little Bass Thing
Orange
tonal matchOrange Little Bass Thing leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Fuchs ODS II Custom 25/50 Combo
Fuchs
tonal matchFuchs ODS II Custom 25/50 Combo leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Blackstar Artisan 15H Handwired 15W Tube
Blackstar
tonal matchRun Blackstar Artisan 15H Handwired 15W Tube after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Pedals that stack with the Ernie Ball Super Slinky Guitar Strings (9-42)
Orange - Vintage Distortion
Orange
tonal matchOrange - Vintage Distortion's warm balances out the bright tone
SolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive
Solidgoldfx
tonal matchRun SolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive after it and the bright edge settles into something more smooth
Behringer Chorus Symphony
Behringer
tonal matchBehringer Chorus Symphony's smooth balances out the bright tone
Dunlop Blue Hippo Optical Tremolo
Dunlop
tonal matchWhere this leans bright, Dunlop Blue Hippo Optical Tremolo answers back warm
Pigtronix gamma drive
Pigtronix
tonal matchRun Pigtronix gamma drive after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Dunlop Echoplex Preamp
Dunlop
tonal matchDunlop Echoplex Preamp's smooth balances out the bright tone
Wren and Cuff Fade Font '94
Wren And Cuff
tonal matchWren and Cuff Fade Font '94 leans smooth right where the bright tone needs it
Dunlop MXR M148 Micro Chorus
Dunlop
tonal matchDunlop MXR M148 Micro Chorus's warm balances out the bright tone
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Ernie Ball Super Slinky Guitar Strings (9-42)?+
The closest matches in character are the DR Strings Alexi Laiho Signature, the Dunlop Rev. Willy's Strings, the Ernie Ball Burly Slinky Guitar Strings (11-52).
What pairs well with the Ernie Ball Super Slinky Guitar Strings (9-42)?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Dumble Steel String Singer, Fender Prosonic, Gibson GA-50 — Dumble Steel String Singer leans smooth right where the bright tone needs it.
How much does the Ernie Ball Super Slinky Guitar Strings (9-42) cost?+
Around $5.49 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
Compare
- vs DR Strings Alexi Laiho Signature
- vs Dunlop Rev. Willy's Strings
- vs Ernie Ball Burly Slinky Guitar Strings (11-52)