--- product_id: 258809133 title: "Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Acoustic Guitar Strings - 12-56 Gauge (P02626)" brand: "ernie ball" price: "R376" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Ernie Ball" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/258809133-ernie-ball-not-even-slinky-acoustic-guitar-strings-12-56 store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 12-56 gauge for optimal detuning Nickel-plated steel with hex core for durability Made in California, USA Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Acoustic Guitar Strings - 12-56 Gauge (P02626) **Brand:** ernie ball **Price:** R376 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Strike the perfect chord with legendary strings that never go out of style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Acoustic Guitar Strings - 12-56 Gauge (P02626) by ernie ball - **How much does it cost?** R376 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/258809133-ernie-ball-not-even-slinky-acoustic-guitar-strings-12-56) ## 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 - • **Freshness Sealed to Last:** Element Shield packaging keeps strings fresh and extends lifespan. - • **Optimal Gauge for Detuning:** Extra heavy 12-56 gauge perfect for deep, rich acoustic tones. - • **Legendary Tone, Proven by Icons:** Trusted by Slash, Clapton & Metallica for that iconic Slinky feel. - • **Precision Engineered for Consistency:** Manufactured to exact specs ensuring flawless performance every time. - • **Crafted in the USA with Premium Materials:** Top-tier nickel-plated steel and high-carbon plain strings for bright, balanced sound. ## Overview Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Acoustic Guitar Strings (12-56 gauge) deliver a bright, balanced tone ideal for detuning. Made in California with premium nickel-plated steel and high-carbon materials, these strings offer durability, consistency, and freshness sealed by Element Shield packaging. Favored by guitar legends, they provide the iconic Slinky feel for professional and aspiring musicians alike. ## 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. Review: not good - not original Review: great price - works great. ## 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 - Ernie Ball strings are made from the finest materials so you get quality and consistency in every set ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002E1J3Q | | Body Material Type | Wood | | Brand | Ernie Ball | | Brand Name | Ernie Ball | | Coating Description | coated | | Coating description | coated | | Color | Not Even (12-56) | | Colour | Not Even (12-56) | | Country of Origin | USA | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,109 Reviews | | Finish Type | Uncoated | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00749699126263 | | Included Components | Guitar Strings | | 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 | Steel | | Model Name | Not Even Slinky | | Model Number | P02626 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Playing an acoustic guitar | | Set Name | Not Even Slinky 12-56 | | Sound Profile | Balanced Tone (Bright, Balanced Tone.) | | String Gauge | Extra Heavy | | String Material Type | Nickel | | String gauge | Extra Heavy | | String material type | Nickel | | UPC | 749699126263 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Ernie Ball - **Colour:** Not Even (12-56) - **Instrument:** Electric Guitar - **String gauge:** Extra Heavy - **String material type:** Nickel ## Images ![Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Acoustic Guitar Strings - 12-56 Gauge (P02626) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81AuR4D27NL.jpg) ![Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Acoustic Guitar Strings - 12-56 Gauge (P02626) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81iwO1y82uL.jpg) ![Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Acoustic Guitar Strings - 12-56 Gauge (P02626) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/219Py9Fcr1L.jpg) ## 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 ### ⭐ not good *by C***N on 29 December 2024* not original ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great price *by P***I on 8 May 2023* works great. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Qualidade, durabilidade *by V***A on 22 June 2026* A marca da corda já fiz tudo, qualidade e som incrível ## 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 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/258809133-ernie-ball-not-even-slinky-acoustic-guitar-strings-12-56](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/258809133-ernie-ball-not-even-slinky-acoustic-guitar-strings-12-56) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-07-27*