Guitar Strings

Boost the tone of your electric guitar in an instant with the Ernie Ball 1138 Slinky Nickel Wound 38 string! Its warm and balanced sound guarantees optimal acoustic clarity for increased playing pleasure. This retail model of 38 tie rod has a hexagonal tin-coated steel core and a nickel-plated steel wire to provide protection against corrosion and wear.

ARTICLE N° 95148
  • Ernie Ball 1138 Slinky Nickel Wound 38
  • Electric guitar string
  • Unit packaging
  • Core: hexagonal in tin-plated steel
  • Threaded: round in nickel-plated steel
  • Pull: 38
  • Resistant to oxidation and wear
  • Made in the USA
Adopt the Ernie Ball 1138 Slinky Nickel Wound 38 electric guitar string to infuse a retro flavor and authenticity into your musical creations, arousing the interest of your audience.

This model of 38 tie rod in tinned steel with a hexagonal core guarantees great resistance and remarkable longevity, thus ensuring complete satisfaction.

Improve your musical practice by opting for this nickel-plated steel string equipped with round wiring, offering resistance to corrosion and wear, ideal for musicians who wish to perform bends with complete confidence.

To ensure a high-level user experience, Ernie Ball has established a rigorous production protocol for this product.

Discover incomparable sound quality by opting for this model of strings, approved by renowned artists like Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Slash and Angus Young.
Type of guitar
 Electric guitar
Instrument type
 Electric guitar
Gauge of the pack
 038
Number of strings
 1
Installation type
 ball-end strings
Core Wire
 Tinned Steel
Wiring type
 Round Wound
Wiring material
 Nickel-plated steel