Why do these strings turn my fingers black ? Anybody else had this problem ?

Have you seen a picture of SRV’s fingers? Permanently black/grey from playing. Probably the wear of the metal. Frets and strings wear out from play due to friction

What’s the difference between hybrid and regular strings?

The difference is the string gauges. The 9-11-16-26-36-46 is considered a "hybrid gauge" set. It has the 9-11-16 of their "super" slinky sets and the 26-36-46 of their "regular" sets. So it's a hybrid of the 9s and 10s. Hope that helps!

Are these strings round or hex core?

From the Ernie Ball website (do a search for 2253) they say this: "Made from pure nickel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire, these guitar strings produce a warm rich tone with that signature Slinky feel. Gauges .009, .011, .016, .024w, .032, .042 " so according to Ernie Ball they are HEX CORE.

Which of the classic pure nickel slinky sets have unwound g (3rd) strings?

All of the Ernie Ball Pure Nickel Slinky sets currently available have unwound 3rd strings. This particular brand denotes "w" next to the 3rd string gauge number to denote a wound 3rd. Notice no "w"s are present on any of the packages here, so no sets contain a wound 3rd.

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EBL*2253 (Ernie Ball Class SUPER SLINKY (9-46))

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Brand
Ernie Ball
String Gauge
.009
Colour
Silver
Instrument
Electric
String Material Type
Nickel

🎸Super Slinky .009-.046 gauge for effortless play

⚙️Premium nickel-steel for bright, lasting tone

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Description

🎸 Elevate your riffs with the iconic Super Slinky edge!

PERFECT BALANCE - Six-string set engineered for versatile playability across genres
ULTRA LIGHT GAUGE - Experience lightning-fast bends and smooth fingerwork with .009 gauge strings
BRIGHT DURABLE TONE - Nickel-steel blend delivers crisp sound that stays fresh gig after gig
COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT - Weighing just 30.8g, easy to carry and swap anytime, anywhere
CALIFORNIA CRAFTSMANSHIP - Proudly made in the USA with unmatched quality control

The Ernie Ball Class SUPER SLINKY (9-46) guitar strings are precision-crafted in California using premium nickel-steel materials. This six-string set features an ultra-light .009 gauge for effortless playability and a bright, durable tone that suits both studio sessions and live performances. Compact and lightweight, these strings are a must-have for guitarists seeking professional quality and iconic sound.

Specifications

Product Dimensions	11.43 x 0.64 x 11.43 cm; 30.84 g
Item model number	P02253
Colour	Silver
String Gauge	.009
String Material	Nickel
Number of Strings	6
Material	Nickel, Steel
Size	Single Pack
Item Weight	30.8 g
Manufacturer	Ernie ball

Reviews

N**.

Good

Works

6.02.2025

C**

Best Strings For Bending And Vibrato

Oh My God!! I Trust These Strings So Much!! They Are Amazing!! :) Tone Is Great.. Amazing For Vibratos And Bending..

31.10.2016

Y**H

Rusted. Waste of money.

Bought 3 packs, all of them had the thinnest 2-3 strings rusted beyond function. Wasted a lot of money as the return period has ended.

7.02.2019

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