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Elevate your guitar playing experience with the Ernie Ball Medium Gauge Nickel Wound Guitar Strings, perfect for musicians seeking a balance of warmth and clarity. These strings are crafted with precision using a nickel-plated steel wrap wire, delivering a rich, balanced tone suitable for a variety of musical styles. The nickel winding offers enhanced durability and a smooth feel that makes playing more comfortable and responsive, whether you're strumming chords or bending solos.

Designed to maintain tuning stability, these medium gauge strings provide a reliable performance, reducing the need for constant adjustments during your session. They offer a comfortable tension that allows for expressive playing while maintaining a robust sound. Due to their versatility, these strings are a favorite among both electric and acoustic guitar players who need a consistent and reliable set for practice, studio recording, or live performances.

Key Features:

  • Nickel-plated steel wrap wire for a balanced tone
  • Medium gauge for a versatile playability across genres
  • Great tuning stability for reliable performance
  • Smooth feel for enhanced playability
  • Ideal for both electric and acoustic guitars

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    Some sets, like Magnum and Mammoth, include a wound G string, preferred for better intonation in downtunings.

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User experience

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    Users report that lighter gauge sets, like 8.5s on a Tele, prevent strings from feeling too floppy.

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    Many find the Turbo set ideal for 25.5" scale guitars, offering noticeable differences from regular 10s.

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    An owner praises the Power Slinky (11-48) for maintaining strong tension across various tunings like E Standard and Drop C.

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    The Skinny Top Heavy Bottom set excels for E standard tuning on an RG550, while Mammoth suits drop C on a Les Paul.

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See how Omar Rodríguez-López uses Ernie Ball Medium Gauge Nickel Wound Guitar Strings

Omar Rodríguez-López

Guitarist, Bassist

At the Drive-In

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What picks and strings do you use?

Omar: I like the orange Dunlop Tortex picks and I use Ernie Ball strings gauged .013 to .056 with a wound third.

Wow, is that why you don’t use a lot of vibrato?

Omar: Maybe. I never realized my strings were so heavy until other guitar players were like, “What the f**k are you doing?” When John Frusciante realized I had them he was amazed and kept asking me if I was really doing all those bends using those strings. But if I use lighter strings I really pull them out of tune, because as I said I don’t have a gentle touch— and that also affects my vibrato. Someone like John plays with a lot of finesse, so you can hear all those little things that he does with the vibrato and everything, whereas my playing is sort of bulldozer-esque.

See how Jim Adkins uses Ernie Ball Medium Gauge Nickel Wound Guitar Strings

Jim Adkins

Singer, Guitarist

Jimmy Eat World

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At the 3:30 mark, he states that, "I've always thought that the heavier strings just feel better -- not just for the sake that they'll stay in tune better, but sonically, I just think that they feel better."

At 3:55, he states that he now plays the medium gauge strings (13-56), joking that "...if this is medium, I'd hate to see heavy."

See how Tom Linton uses Ernie Ball Medium Gauge Nickel Wound Guitar Strings

Tom Linton

Guitarist

Jimmy Eat World

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Tom uses Ernie Ball Medium Gauge strings, according to this Guitar Geek rig diagram.

See how Mickey Madden uses Ernie Ball Medium Gauge Nickel Wound Guitar Strings

Mickey Madden

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Maroon 5

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Album Usage

The Ernie Ball Medium Gauge Nickel Wound Guitar Strings has been featured on the following albums:

Ernie Ball Medium Gauge Nickel Wound Guitar Strings as heard on V by Maroon 5 (2014)

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Maroon 5 (2014)

Genre Usage

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Alternative Rock
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Pop
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Rock
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Punk Rock
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Emo
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Jazz
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Electronic
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Garage Rock
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Jazz Fusion
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Indie Rock
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Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Ernie Ball Medium Gauge Nickel Wound Guitar Strings, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

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Orange AD140 HTC Guitar Amplifier Heads
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Gibson EB-2
Gibson EB-2 Electric Basses
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Fender Jazz Bass (1965-1969) Electric Basses
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Line 6 DM4 Distortion Modeler Multi Effects Pedals
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Dunlop Tortex Standard 0.50mm Guitar Picks
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Orange FS-1 Footswitch Switch Effects Pedals
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