---
product_id: 48493823
title: "Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky 8-String Electric Guitar Strings - 9-80 Gauge"
brand: "ernie ball"
price: "9.73 OMR"
currency: OMR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Ernie Ball"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/48493823-skinny-top-heavy-bottom-slinky-8-string-electric-guitar-strings
store_origin: OM
region: Oman
---

# balanced bright tone with heavy bottom 8-string set for extended range precision nickel-plated steel build Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky 8-String Electric Guitar Strings - 9-80 Gauge

**Brand:** ernie ball
**Price:** 9.73 OMR
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Elevate your 8-string game with precision and power — don’t get left behind!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky 8-String Electric Guitar Strings - 9-80 Gauge by ernie ball
- **How much does it cost?** 9.73 OMR with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.om](https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/48493823-skinny-top-heavy-bottom-slinky-8-string-electric-guitar-strings)

## 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

- • **Bright, Balanced Tone:** Tin-plated high-carbon steel plain strings deliver clarity and warmth, ideal for studio and stage.
- • **Proudly Made in the USA:** Join the community of pros who trust Ernie Ball’s legacy of quality and innovation.
- • **Ultimate 8-String Versatility:** Expand your sonic palette with a full 8-string set, perfect for modern progressive riffs and deep lows.
- • **Signature Skinny Top, Heavy Bottom:** Experience effortless playability on the treble strings with powerful, punchy lows that cut through any mix.
- • **Precision Engineered for Consistency:** Crafted with nickel-plated steel wrapped around a hex core for unmatched durability and tuning stability.

## Overview

Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky 8-String Electric Guitar Strings (9-80 gauge) are precision-crafted nickel-plated steel strings designed for extended range and tonal balance. Featuring a signature skinny top for easy playability and heavy bottom for rich lows, these strings deliver consistent performance and long life, making them a top choice for professional guitarists seeking versatility and clarity.

## 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 | 879 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 62 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 (1,611) |
| 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

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

## 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

- Ernie Ball 8-String Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 9-80 Gauge (P02624)
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*Last updated: 2026-02-14*