Guitar Strings

The Ernie Ball 10542 Slinky M-Steel 42 stands out from other guitar strings thanks to its innovative design, which combines a hexagonal maraging steel core and circular cobalt wiring, offering exceptional strength and longevity. This robust model, sold individually, has a 42-inch drawbar. It is very popular with musicians, making it an ideal choice. This option, equipped with comprehensive and high-quality sound production, provides an optimized gaming experience. This product is made in the USA. Given its high resistance to corrosion and wear, this electric guitar string benefits from an extended lifespan.

ARTICLE N° 94942
  • Ernie Ball 10542 Slinky M-Steel 42
  • Electric guitar string
  • Sold individually
  • Wiring: round cobalt
  • Core: hexagonal in maraging steel
  • Pull: 042
  • Resistant to oxidation and wear
  • Made in the USA
Ernie Ball's 10542 Slinky M-Steel 42, with its 42-inch gauge, features round cobalt wiring and a hexagonal maraging steel core, resulting in exceptional sound. Designed to last, this American product, sold individually, displays great strength in the face of corrosion and mechanical damage.

The M-Steel series of strings are characterized by their impressive stability and ability to maintain tuning, making them undoubtedly perform better than traditional strings. In order to guarantee an exceptional listening experience and increased longevity, this brand has turned to high-quality aerospace steel. This robust material allows complete restitution of all sound frequencies, thus offering unique sound quality and great reliability. This string is the ideal solution for repairing faulty pickups on vintage guitars.

Reduce the problems caused by early acoustics and enjoy high-level sound performance, free from any hearing discomfort.

With over fifty years of experience, Ernie Ball has demonstrated its reliability time and time again, earning the trust of its customers.
Type of guitar
 Electric guitar
Instrument type
 Electric guitar
Gauge of the pack
 042
Number of strings
 1
Installation type
 ball-end strings
Core Wire
 Acier Maraging
Wiring type
 Round Wound
Wiring material
 Cobalt