--- product_id: 49458818 title: "Super Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings - 9-42 Gauge" brand: "ernie ball" price: "KD 9.50" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Ernie Ball" url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/49458818-super-slinky-cobalt-electric-guitar-strings-9-42-gauge store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Cobalt alloy for stronger magnetic output 9-42 gauge Super Slinky set Made in USA, premium craftsmanship Super Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings - 9-42 Gauge **Brand:** ernie ball **Price:** KD 9.50 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Elevate your tone, feel the cobalt difference β€” don’t just play, dominate! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Super Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings - 9-42 Gauge by ernie ball - **How much does it cost?** KD 9.50 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/49458818-super-slinky-cobalt-electric-guitar-strings-9-42-gauge) ## 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 - β€’ **Dynamic Sonic Range:** Experience crisp highs, strong lows, and vibrant harmonics. - β€’ **Effortless Playability:** Super Slinky gauges make bends and slides smoother than ever. - β€’ **Unmatched Magnetic Power:** Cobalt alloy boosts pickup response for louder, richer tones. - β€’ **Durability Meets Precision:** Tin-plated high-carbon steel core ensures long-lasting tuning stability. - β€’ **Iconic Legacy, Modern Edge:** One of the most popular strings for decades, now enhanced with patented cobalt tech. ## Overview Ernie Ball Super Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings (9-42 gauge) feature a patented cobalt alloy that enhances magnetic pickup interaction, delivering increased output, extended dynamic range, and superior tonal clarity. Crafted in the USA with a tin-plated high-carbon steel core, these uncoated strings offer exceptional playability, durability, and tuning stability, making them a top choice for professional and aspiring electric guitarists alike. ## Description Buy Ernie Ball Super Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings - 9-42 Gauge. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Review: Trust the Hype - Been playing about 4 years, used all sorts of strings from Elixir coated to EB standards and other premium strings. Coated were my favorite originally until I realised the coat actually does more damage than good as the strings begin to age. I was kind of lost till I ordered these. The only patented cobalt strings so you can't get these under any other brand name. The material genuinely does make a difference in terms of sound and response from the pickups. Playing feels easier, the strings feel a lot nicer, probably more so than any coated strings I have tried, great for slides/bends. They hold their tuning great after very little stretching and they seem to be a lot tougher than usual strings despite seeing the odd review claiming to have snapped the e string but I'm more inclined to believe that is down to being too eager when tuning. Overall amazing strings and worth every penny just for the sound and the playability aspect. I'll never be going back to non cobalt guitar strings after the experience. Review: Hands down, the best strings I've ever used - I've tried every brand of string, known to man and settled on Ernie Ball Slinkys for years. I tried some Cobalt strings a year ago and haven't used anything else since. They're even better than Slinkys. I prefer the feel of the wound strings. The wound strings sound a bit fuller and whilst marginal, they seem to last a bit longer. The unwound strings are the same as you get in Slinkys. Well worth the extra Β£2 or so. ## Features - Cobalt produces a stronger magnetic relationship between pickups and strings, resulting in increased output. - Cobalt electric guitar strings provide an extended dynamic range, incredible harmonic response, strong low end, and crisp, clear highs. - Wound strings consist of Ernie Ball’s Cobalt alloy wrapped around a tin-plated high-carbon steel core wire. - One of the original Slinky gauges, Super Slinky has remained one of the most popular electric guitar strings for decades. - Made in the USA. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0078YFA1A | | Best Sellers Rank | 502 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 38 in Guitar Strings | | Body Material Type | Cobalt | | Brand | Ernie Ball | | Brand Name | Ernie Ball | | Coating Description | uncoated | | Coating description | uncoated | | Colour | Super (9-42) | | Country of Origin | USA | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 9,827 Reviews | | Finish Type | Uncoated | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00749699127239 | | Included Components | Guitar Strings | | Instrument | Electric Guitar | | Item Type Name | Electric Strings | | Item Weight | 3.2 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Ernie Ball | | Manufacturer Part Number | 2723 | | Material Type | Cobalt Alloy | | Model Name | Super Slinky | | Model Number | P02723 | | Product Warranty | None. | | Recommended Uses For Product | Electric guitar | | Set Name | Super Slinky | | String Gauge | .009, .011, .016, .024w, .032, .042 | | String Material Type | Cobalt Alloy | | String gauge | .009, .011, .016, .024w, .032, .042 | | String material type | Cobalt Alloy | | UPC | 749699127239 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Ernie Ball - **Colour:** Super (9-42) - **Instrument:** Electric Guitar - **String gauge:** .009, .011, .016, .024w, .032, .042 - **String material type:** Cobalt Alloy ## Images ![Super Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings - 9-42 Gauge - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81pePX+cJ1L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the difference between the Power and Super strings?** A: Power Slinky are 2 standard gauges thicker than Super Slinky. So the only difference is the thickness of the strings. **Q: Can these be used in drop b on a les paul style guitar** A: I've used them drop c on my les paul and not too bad **Q: Will these work on an acoustic guitar** A: I always use Ernie Ball .009 -.042 on my acoustic as I like light strings and they keep a good tone for weeks. **Q: I understand only the 4th, 5th and 6th are coated. The plain strings are the same as a normal SS pack. Is that right?** A: Hi, These aren't coated strings. They are made of cobalt which reacts with the pickups a bit more to increase output. The 4th, 5th and 6th strings are made with cobalt but the plains are standard ernie ball plains. Thanks EmileStrings Direct ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Trust the Hype *by M***T on 29 July 2023* Been playing about 4 years, used all sorts of strings from Elixir coated to EB standards and other premium strings. Coated were my favorite originally until I realised the coat actually does more damage than good as the strings begin to age. I was kind of lost till I ordered these. The only patented cobalt strings so you can't get these under any other brand name. The material genuinely does make a difference in terms of sound and response from the pickups. Playing feels easier, the strings feel a lot nicer, probably more so than any coated strings I have tried, great for slides/bends. They hold their tuning great after very little stretching and they seem to be a lot tougher than usual strings despite seeing the odd review claiming to have snapped the e string but I'm more inclined to believe that is down to being too eager when tuning. Overall amazing strings and worth every penny just for the sound and the playability aspect. I'll never be going back to non cobalt guitar strings after the experience. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hands down, the best strings I've ever used *by A***R on 19 July 2025* I've tried every brand of string, known to man and settled on Ernie Ball Slinkys for years. I tried some Cobalt strings a year ago and haven't used anything else since. They're even better than Slinkys. I prefer the feel of the wound strings. The wound strings sound a bit fuller and whilst marginal, they seem to last a bit longer. The unwound strings are the same as you get in Slinkys. Well worth the extra Β£2 or so. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Edgy tone with superior projection in the mid-range. *by M***N on 16 June 2022* The Cobalt strings suits some instruments/styles more than others; there's more crunch & grind than regular nickel, but not quite as much as stainless steel, which are arguably the best choice for bright metal tones. I loved the sound of the Cobalt strings installed on a T-style guitar, using clean tones and especially using mild to moderate crunch sounds. There's a noticeable difference as compared to, let's say, EB Regular Slinky. However, I tried them on a 335-style guitar (which I use for jazzier and more r'n'b styles), and the Cobalts were perhaps a bit too edgy sounding, although of course you could turn down the tone control on the guitar on the fly if desired. Kind of the same using an S-type guitar (with a Zero-Load Tone pot), the edginess was perhaps a little too aggressive sounding, but if edgy aggression is what you want, then Cobalts are ideal. In summary, I use Cobalts on one of my S-type guitars (not used in the accompanying video) which benefits from the extra edginess and the slightly increased output, but I use EB Paradigm on my 335-style guitar and also on my already bright sounding other S-type guitar (which had D'Addario NYXL 9–42 strings installed for the accompanying video demo, but I much prefer 10–46, which is my usual choice, and like I say, EB Paradigm is my preferred choice for that instrument). Cobalts are cool! ## Frequently Bought Together - Ernie Ball Super Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings, 9-42 Gauge (P02723) - Ernie Ball Super Slinky Classic Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings, 9-42 Gauge (P02253) - D'Addario Accessories Pro-Winder Guitar String Winder, Cutter, Bridge Pin Puller - All in One Guitar Tool - Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/49458818-super-slinky-cobalt-electric-guitar-strings-9-42-gauge](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/49458818-super-slinky-cobalt-electric-guitar-strings-9-42-gauge) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*