Ernie Ball Cobalt Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky (2715)

Description

Cobalt is Ernie Ball’s answer to guitarists who want more from their strings than a standard nickel-wound set can offer. The cobalt alloy wrap forms a tighter magnetic bond with your pickups than older materials, which translates into a wider dynamic range, richer harmonic overtones, and a noticeably clearer top end when you dig in.

This Skinny Top Heavy Bottom set pairs thin, easy-bending plain strings with beefed-up wound strings, giving you the best of both worlds: fluid lead lines up top and a tighter, more authoritative low end for riffing and rhythm work. The unbalanced gauge design has become a favorite among players who split time between chords and solos, or who tune down without losing string tension.

Beyond the tonal upgrade, cobalt wire has a smoother, silkier feel under the fingers than traditional alloys, making bends, vibrato, and fast position changes feel effortless. Whether you’re chasing extended low-end punch or crystalline highs, this set is built to respond to how hard you play.

• Gauges: .010, .013, .017, .030, .042, .052
• Cobalt alloy wrap wire
• Skinny Top Heavy Bottom (hybrid) gauge set
• Single pack
• For electric guitar

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