---
product_id: 48493823
title: "Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky 8-String Electric Guitar Strings - 9-80 Gauge"
brand: "ernie ball"
price: "R503"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Ernie Ball"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/48493823-ernie-ball-skinny-top-heavy-bottom-slinky-8-string-electric
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# balanced bright tone 8-string precision set nickel-plated steel core Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky 8-String Electric Guitar Strings - 9-80 Gauge

**Brand:** ernie ball
**Price:** R503
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Elevate your 8-string game with strings that scream precision and power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky 8-String Electric Guitar Strings - 9-80 Gauge by ernie ball
- **How much does it cost?** R503 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/48493823-ernie-ball-skinny-top-heavy-bottom-slinky-8-string-electric)

## 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

- • **Made in the USA:** Proudly manufactured domestically, trusted by top-tier guitarists worldwide.
- • **Signature Slinky Feel:** Iconic smooth playability that keeps you in the groove, string after string.
- • **Skinny Top, Heavy Bottom:** Perfect gauge spread (.009-.080) for effortless bends and powerful low-end punch.
- • **Premium Nickel-Plated Steel:** Durable, corrosion-resistant materials crafted for long-lasting tone and reliability.
- • **Ultimate 8-String Precision:** Engineered for exacting specs to deliver consistent, pro-level performance every time.

## Overview

Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky 8-String Electric Guitar Strings (9-80 gauge) combine nickel-plated steel wrapped around a hex steel core with tin-plated high-carbon plain strings to deliver a bright, balanced tone and signature smooth playability. Designed for 8-string guitars, these strings offer a perfect gauge spread for versatile performance and durability, proudly made in the USA and highly rated by professionals.

## Description

Buy Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky 8-String Electric Guitar Strings - 9-80 Gauge. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

Review: Top quality strings - Highly recommended strings
Review: Ernie ball always a good string for most guitarists - Lap steel guitar

## Features

- Precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specifications to ensure consistency, optimum performance, and long life.
- 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, resulting in a bright and well-balanced tone.
- Signature Slinky feel.
- 8-string guitar string set, made in the USA.
- Gauges .009, .011, .016, .024, .034, .046, .064, .080.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00LQ0AF3K |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,429 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 92 in Guitar Strings |
| Body Material | Nickel-plated steel, Tin-plated high-carbon steel |
| Colour | Skinny Top Heavy Bottom (9-80) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,618) |
| Date First Available | 28 Aug. 2014 |
| Item Weight | 40 g |
| Item model number | P02624 |
| Material Type | Nickel-Plated |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 10.8 x 1.91 x 10.8 cm; 40 g |
| Scale Length | inches |
| Size | Skinny Top - Heavy Bottom |
| String Gauge | .009, .011, .016, .024, .034, .046, .064, .080 |
| String Material | Nickel |
| Styling | Skinny |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ernie Ball
- **Colour:** Skinny Top Heavy Bottom (9-80)
- **Instrument:** Electric Guitar
- **String gauge:** .009, .011, .016, .024, .034, .046, .064, .080
- **String material type:** Nickel

## Images

![Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky 8-String Electric Guitar Strings - 9-80 Gauge - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JB068qkDL.jpg)
![Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky 8-String Electric Guitar Strings - 9-80 Gauge - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81XycbUa9XL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: is the string end of the 80 gauge tapered? the most ive been able to fit in the tuning pegs of my guitar is around a 70 gauge**
A: No, not as far as I'm aware. Ive never had a problem with getting the string through the hole of the tuning peg.
I'm pretty sure all sizes are standard and have more than enough room to get the string through. My Jackson SLAT 7 doesnt have a problem.
Hope that helps.

**Q: is the string end of the 80 gauge tapered? the most ive been able to fit in the tuning pegs of my guitar is around a 70 gauge**
A: It's unlikely it would fit in. The 80 is pretty fat, I actually had to file the slot wider for it to fit in the bridge between the head and the neck

**Q: Can I use these strings on regular 6 string el. guitar? for example, the 74 for low tunings like F and G and 64, 52... for lighter tunings?**
A: Most ppl advise against it as the tension from the strings can warp the neck.You would be better off with a 7 string and just discarding high string, it's a safer bet.

**Q: is the string end of the 80 gauge tapered at the end? the most ive been able to fit into the tuning pegs of my guitar**
A: Sorry, I've never used these strings.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top quality strings
*by A***I on 24 September 2025*

Highly recommended strings

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ernie ball always a good string for most guitarists
*by R***T on 18 June 2023*

Lap steel guitar

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great strings as always
*by M***U on 24 May 2022*

Great strings and very durable

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-01*