Ernie Ball 8 String Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Electric Strings 9-80

Unlock the full potential of your 8-string electric guitar with the Ernie Ball 8 String Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Electric Strings 9-80. Engineered for serious tone and unmatched clarity, these premium strings offer a powerful low end while retaining the flexibility and playability you need for expressive leads and intricate riffs. The nickel-plated steel wrap enhances durability and brightness, while the tin-plated hex core provides stability and a well-balanced tone across all frequencies. Whether you’re down-tuning or pushing sonic boundaries, these strings deliver exceptional performance at every level.

Features

• Designed specifically for 8-string electric guitars
• Skinny top for easy bending; heavy bottom for tight low-end response
• Nickel-plated steel wrap for bright tone and long-lasting durability
• Tin-plated hexagonal steel core for balanced output and stable tuning
• Specially tempered tin-plated plain strings for consistency and tonal clarity
• Ideal for modern metal, djent, progressive, and experimental genres

Specs

• String Gauges: .009, .011, .016, .024, .034, .046, .064, .080
• Total String Length: 39.5″ (44″ for the .080 with a 31” taper)
• Guitar Type: 8-string Electric Guitar
• Core Material: Tin-plated hexagonal steel
• Winding Material: Nickel-plated steel
• Winding Type: Round wound
• Coated: No