---
product_id: 4018062
title: "Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 12-56 Gauge (P02626)"
brand: "ernie ball"
price: "€ 17.40"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Ernie Ball"
url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/4018062-ernie-ball-not-even-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings
store_origin: HR
region: Croatia
---

# 12-56 gauge for optimal detuning Element Shield Packaging for longer string life Made in California with premium materials Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 12-56 Gauge (P02626)

**Brand:** ernie ball
**Price:** € 17.40
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Tune down, stand out — unleash legendary riffs with Not Even Slinky!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 12-56 Gauge (P02626) by ernie ball
- **How much does it cost?** € 17.40 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/4018062-ernie-ball-not-even-slinky-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings)

## Best For

- ernie ball enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ernie ball brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Painless Playability:** Specially tempered high-carbon steel offers a smooth, slinky feel that’s easy on your fingers.
- • **Perfect for Drop Tunings:** 12-56 gauge strings engineered for seamless Drop D & Drop C tuning.
- • **Durability Meets Freshness:** Element Shield Packaging locks in freshness and extends string lifespan.
- • **Legendary Tone, Proven by Icons:** Trusted by Slash, Clapton & Metallica for that iconic Slinky sound.
- • **Precision Crafted for Consistency:** Nickel-plated steel wrapped on hex core ensures balanced tone and reliable performance.

## Overview

Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky 12-56 gauge electric guitar strings are precision-made nickel-plated steel strings designed for optimal detuning and balanced tone. Packaged with Element Shield technology to maintain freshness and durability, these strings are favored by guitar legends and crafted in California for consistent, professional-grade performance.

## Description

Product Description Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky’s 12-56 gauge is optimal for detuning. These electric guitar strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency, optimum performance, and long life. Not Even Slinky wound strings are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a hex-shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin-plated high-carbon steel for that iconic Slinky feel and tone that players have relied on for decades. Not Even Slinky gauges are .012 .016 .024p .032 .044 .056. From the Manufacturer Optimal For Detuning Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Electric Strings are perfect for those who like to detune their instrument to lower tuning combinations. Metal fans worldwide have gravitated towards the Not Even Slinky set to give their guitar the optimal gauge combination for Drop D & Drop C tuning. These strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency, optimum performance, and long life. Not Even Slinky wound strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around a hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel; producing a well balanced tone for your guitar. Gauges .012 .016 .024p .032 .044 .056. Part number 2626.

Review: Better Than Expected — Great Performance and Early Delivery! - I wasn’t sure what to expect from this product in terms of performance feel, as this was my first adventure into trying this particular model of string - but I definitely had high expectations going into the purchase just based off of the world-renowned, clean and loose Ernie Ball sound. In use, the product performs even better than i could have imagined. The strings are durable and personally, I feel that they're quite easy on the hands and fingers - they have a nice "stretch", or slinky, quality to them that just makes the experience exceedingly pleasant - even if you haven't built up your callouses yet. Aside from that, it also arrived a day early - so no complaints there! More than fair price, great service, and a legendary product - Will do business with again!
Review: Recommend - Good strings

## Features

- Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Slash, Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, and more
- Not Even Slinky’s 12-56 gauge is optimal for detuning
- Element Shield Packaging prolongs string life and keeps strings as fresh as the day they were made
- Bright, balanced tone
- Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002E1J3Q |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #1 in Electric Guitar Strings |
| Body Material Type | Steel |
| Brand | Ernie Ball |
| Brand Name | Ernie Ball |
| Coating Description | coated |
| Color | Not Even (12-56) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,366 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Uncoated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00749699126263 |
| Included Components | Guitar Strings (12-56 gauge) |
| Instrument | Electric Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Electric Guitar Strings |
| Item Weight | 0.03 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Ernie Ball Music Man |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2626-U |
| Material Type | Nickel, Steel |
| Model Name | Not Even Slinky |
| Model Number | P02626 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Electric Guitar |
| Set Name | Not Even Slinky |
| Sound Profile | Balanced |
| String Gauge | .012 |
| String Material Type | Nickel |
| UPC | 749699126263 |
| Warranty Description | None. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ernie Ball
- **Color:** Not Even (12-56)
- **Instrument:** Electric Guitar
- **String Gauge:** .012
- **String Material Type:** Nickel

## Images

![Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 12-56 Gauge (P02626) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81AuR4D27NL.jpg)
![Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 12-56 Gauge (P02626) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81iwO1y82uL.jpg)
![Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 12-56 Gauge (P02626) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/219Py9Fcr1L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why are these ranked #1 in the category "Fishing" ?**
A: When a company puts a product in some obscure category, they can get the "best seller" icon when they inevitably get more sales than the other products in that category. That's how you end up searching for something like "guitar strings", and multiple products show up as the #1 seller. Why Amazon still allows this after all these years, I will never know.

**Q: Do all 6 strings come in the "1 pack"?**
A: If you note on the front of the package, it has a list of numbers (10, 13, 17, 26, 36, 46 on the "Regular Slinky" set, and similar on others). These are the string gauges included in the pack. If there were only one string in the pack, it would list a single number, because you'd have to know which string it was.

**Q: what is the difference between slinky and non slinky?**
A: Slinky is just a line of strings from Ernie Ball, the "Slinkier" they are the thinner they are, regular Slinky are 10 gauge strings, super slinky are 9s, and "Not Even Slinky" strings are 12s (the number represents the gauge of the lightest string in the set).

**Q: I'm looking for extra strings for my new Les Paul Special II. I'm buing guitar from amazon, it costs $149. Are this strings compatible?**
A: Short answer, yes they should be fine. Long answer, the comparability between strings and guitars doesnt matter, its the string slots that in the nut that matter. The les Paul's usually use bigger strings anyway.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better Than Expected — Great Performance and Early Delivery!
*by D***N on April 23, 2026*

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this product in terms of performance feel, as this was my first adventure into trying this particular model of string - but I definitely had high expectations going into the purchase just based off of the world-renowned, clean and loose Ernie Ball sound. In use, the product performs even better than i could have imagined. The strings are durable and personally, I feel that they're quite easy on the hands and fingers - they have a nice "stretch", or slinky, quality to them that just makes the experience exceedingly pleasant - even if you haven't built up your callouses yet. Aside from that, it also arrived a day early - so no complaints there! More than fair price, great service, and a legendary product - Will do business with again!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recommend
*by M***. on June 26, 2026*

Good strings

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Got Chug????
*by J***N on May 25, 2026*

Got chug ? Definitely awesome ! I have a set of these on my Buckethead signature Les Paul baritone and they sound INCREDIBLE, keep it in mind that I’m tuned down to G standard 😃

## Frequently Bought Together

- Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 12-56 Gauge (P02626)
- D'Addario Accessories Pro-Winder Guitar String Winder, Cutter, Bridge Pin Puller - All in One Guitar Tool - Black

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*Store origin: HR*
*Last updated: 2026-07-04*