---
product_id: 145068379
title: "Primo Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 9.5-44 Gauge (P02212)"
brand: "ernie ball"
price: "€ 13.47"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Ernie Ball"
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/145068379-primo-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-9-5-44
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
---

# 9.5-44 gauge perfect balance Element Shield packaging for freshness Made in California, USA Primo Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 9.5-44 Gauge (P02212)

**Brand:** ernie ball
**Price:** € 13.47
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Elevate your riff game with the perfect balance of tone and playability!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Primo Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 9.5-44 Gauge (P02212) by ernie ball
- **How much does it cost?** € 13.47 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/145068379-primo-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-9-5-44)

## Best For

- ernie ball enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ernie ball brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Comfort Meets Control:** The 9.5-44 gauge hits the sweet spot between Regular and Super Slinky for effortless playability without sacrificing tone.
- • **Freshness Sealed to Last:** Element Shield packaging locks in that just-made feel, so your strings stay vibrant and ready to perform.
- • **Proudly Crafted in the USA:** Handmade in California with premium materials, supporting quality and American craftsmanship.
- • **Legendary Tone, Modern Playability:** Experience the iconic bright, balanced sound trusted by Slash, Clapton, and Metallica with a fresh half-gauge innovation.
- • **Precision Engineered for Consistency:** Nickel-plated steel wrapped around a hex core ensures optimal tension and long-lasting performance every time.

## Overview

Ernie Ball Primo Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings (9.5-44 gauge) deliver a bright, balanced tone with a unique half-gauge set that bridges Regular and Super Slinky strings. Precision manufactured in California with nickel-plated steel and a hex core, these strings offer consistent tension, long life, and come sealed in Element Shield packaging to maintain freshness. Trusted by legendary guitarists, they provide professional-grade playability and tone for discerning musicians.

## Description

Product Description Ernie Ball’s Primo Slinky electric guitar strings feature the same great bright and balanced tone that Slinkys are known for, in a never-before-offered half-gauge combination. Primo Slinkys sit neatly between the popular Regular Slinky and Super Slinky sets. This combination is perfect for players who are looking for added playability with minimal differences in tone and tension. These electric guitar strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency, optimum performance, and long life. Primo Slinky wound strings are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a hex-shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin-plated high-carbon steel for that iconic Slinky feel and tone that players have relied on for decades. Primo Slinky gauges are .0095 .012 .016 .024 .034 .044. From the Manufacturer Ernie Ball welcomes a new popular gauge combination to its world-famous Slinky line of electric guitar strings. Primo Slinky guitar sets feature the same great bright and balanced tone that Slinkys are known for in a never-before-offered half-gauge combination. Primo Slinkys sit neatly between the popular Regular Slinky and Super Slinky strings while providing a balanced, comfortable feel across all six strings. This combination is perfect for players who are looking for added playability With minimal differences in tone and tension. Primo Slinky sets feature nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a tin-plated hex core for that iconic Slinky feel and tone that players have relied on for decades. Part number P02212.

Review: switching to Ernie Ball - Had been using D'Addario's standard 9-42 since the 80s but was trying a higher string gage. 10 was too much, so I tried 9.5 not realizing they were Ernie Ball. They are great. I will probably go back to a 9 set, but it will be Ernie Ball.
Review: Light strings, Easy on the fingers and sounds like a set of 11's - Pretty decent set of strings. They feel comfortable and sound very good. I usually use D'addario's and I play a lot of heavy high gain distortion tones. I stepped out of my comfort zone on these but I'm glad I did. I definitely will be using these on all of my setups.

## Features

- Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more
- Primo Slinky’s 9.5-to-44 gauge sits right between our two most popular sets: Regular Slinky and Super Slinky
- Element Shield Packaging prolongs string life and keeps strings as fresh as the day they were made
- Bright, balanced tone
- Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07QY2Q7N4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,447 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #26 in Electric Guitar Strings |
| Body Material | Nickel-Plated Steel |
| Color Name | Primo (9.5-44) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,704) |
| Date First Available | June 1, 2018 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.4 ounces |
| Item model number | P02212 |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.25 x 0.25 x 5.5 inches |
| Size | Single Pack |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material | Nickel-Plated |
| Voltage | 240 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ernie Ball
- **Color:** Primo (9.5-44)
- **Instrument:** Electric Guitar
- **String Gauge:** Light
- **String Material Type:** Nickel-Plated

## Images

![Primo Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 9.5-44 Gauge (P02212) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ESVrKbhPL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why are these ranked #1 in the category "Fishing" ?**
A: When a company puts a product in some obscure category, they can get the "best seller" icon when they inevitably get more sales than the other products in that category. That's how you end up searching for something like "guitar strings", and multiple products show up as the #1 seller. Why Amazon still allows this after all these years, I will never know.

**Q: Do all 6 strings come in the "1 pack"?**
A: If you note on the front of the package, it has a list of numbers (10, 13, 17, 26, 36, 46 on the "Regular Slinky" set, and similar on others). These are the string gauges included in the pack. If there were only one string in the pack, it would list a single number, because you'd have to know which string it was.

**Q: what is the difference between slinky and non slinky?**
A: Slinky is just a line of strings from Ernie Ball, the "Slinkier" they are the thinner they are, regular Slinky are 10 gauge strings, super slinky are 9s, and "Not Even Slinky" strings are 12s (the number represents the gauge of the lightest string in the set).

**Q: I'm looking for extra strings for my new Les Paul Special II. I'm buing guitar from amazon, it costs $149. Are this strings compatible?**
A: Short answer, yes they should be fine. Long answer, the comparability between strings and guitars doesnt matter, its the string slots that in the nut that matter. The les Paul's usually use bigger strings anyway.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ switching to Ernie Ball
*by A***D on December 19, 2025*

Had been using D'Addario's standard 9-42 since the 80s but was trying a higher string gage. 10 was too much, so I tried 9.5 not realizing they were Ernie Ball. They are great. I will probably go back to a 9 set, but it will be Ernie Ball.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Light strings, Easy on the fingers and sounds like a set of 11's
*by B***D on March 17, 2025*

Pretty decent set of strings. They feel comfortable and sound very good. I usually use D'addario's and I play a lot of heavy high gain distortion tones. I stepped out of my comfort zone on these but I'm glad I did. I definitely will be using these on all of my setups.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good string
*by M***D on December 11, 2025*

Fast frets

## Frequently Bought Together

- Ernie Ball Primo Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 9.5-44 Gauge (P02212)
- Ernie Ball Primo Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings 9.5-44 Gauge

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nl/products/145068379-primo-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-9-5-44](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/145068379-primo-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-9-5-44)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Netherlands*
*Store origin: NL*
*Last updated: 2026-01-24*