Guitar Strings

Discover the 1168 Slinky Nickel Wound 68 string from Ernie Ball, which produces a vintage and harmonious sound on electric guitars. This tie rod reference 68 is equipped with a tin-plated hexagonal steel core and round nickel-plated steel wiring to better resist corrosion and wear.

ARTICLE N° 95184
  • Ernie Ball 1168 Slinky Nickel Wound 68
  • Electric guitar string
  • Unit packaging
  • Core: hexagonal in tin-plated steel
  • Threaded: round in nickel-plated steel
  • Pull: 68
  • Resistant to oxidation and wear
  • Made in the USA
Opt for the Ernie Ball 1168 Slinky Nickel Wound 68 string, featuring a hexagonal tin-plated steel core and round nickel-plated steel wiring, which will offer you a sound that is both balanced and vintage, ideal for enhancing your guitar playing electric. The 68 gauge string is designed to resist corrosion and wear, ensuring smooth performance no matter your level and experience as a musician.

To maximize the use of its strings, Ernie Ball has implemented a rigorous manufacturing process, in which each phase of production is carefully examined.

Choose the same strings as music greats like Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Slash and Angus Young. They will offer you an exceptional gaming experience thanks to their solidity and longevity.
Type of guitar
 Electric guitar
Instrument type
 Electric guitar
Gauge of the pack
 068
Number of strings
 1
Installation type
 ball-end strings
Core Wire
 Tinned Steel
Wiring type
 Round Wound
Wiring material
 Nickel-plated steel