Guitar Strings

The 1691 Slinky Nickel Wound 90 gauge electric guitar string made by Ernie Ball combines a hexagonal tin-plated steel core with a round nickel-plated steel core to ensure good sound balance and increased lifespan. Adopted by rock and roll legends, it is highly sought after by guitarists around the world.

ARTICLE N° 95554
  • Ernie Ball 1691 Slinky Nickel Wound 90
  • Electric guitar string
  • Sold individually
  • Pull: 090
  • Core: hexagonal in tin-plated steel
  • Threaded: round in nickel-plated steel
  • Made in the United States
100% American product, the 1691 Slinky Nickel Wound model with 90 gauge from Ernie Ball consists of a hexagon-shaped core made of steel covered with a layer of tin and a round wire in plated steel nickel. The result is a well-balanced sound quality, a performance found on all nickelwound models from this series of strings.

In the world of electric guitars, we no longer need to introduce the Slinky! For more than 60 years, it has enchanted guitarists around the world, drawing inspiration from their rock and roll idols. Slash, Eric Clapton, Angus Young, Jimmy Page and many other big names have adopted it.

The 1691 Slinky Nickel Wound 90 is sold here individually.
Type of guitar
 Electric guitar
Instrument type
 Electric guitar
Gauge of the pack
 090
Number of strings
 1
Installation type
 ball-end strings
Core Wire
 Tinned Steel
Wiring type
 Round Wound
Wiring material
 Nickel-plated steel
Color
 Nickel