Ernie Ball 2619 Titan Slinky E-guitar strings

Ernie Ball 2619 Titan Slinky Strings — Hybrid Gauge for Down-Tuning

Ernie Ball 2619 Titan Slinky strings are a custom-gauge electric guitar set that steps up from Beefy Slinky (.011–.054) to the heaviest .011 low-end spread in the Slinky Nickel Wound line. The hybrid .011–.056 configuration pairs a thicker low end with familiar-feeling plain strings, so riffing in lower tunings stays tight and defined while bends and lead work remain comfortable up top. Nickel-plated steel wrap wire over a hex-shaped steel core produces the bright, balanced tone the Slinky line is known for, with the focus and clarity needed for modern rock and metal playing. Plain strings use specially tempered high-carbon steel for consistent feel across the set. This set is the right choice for guitarists who want a firm, controlled feel on the bass strings without sacrificing playability on the treble side.

Technical Specifications

• Number of Strings: 6
• Gauge: .011" / 0.28 mm, .014" / 0.36 mm, .018" / 0.46 mm, .032" / 0.81 mm, .044" / 1.12 mm, .056" / 1.42 mm
• Material: Nickel-plated steel wrap wire
• Core: Hex-shaped steel (tin-plated hex core on wound strings)
• Winding Type: Round wound
• Ending: Ball end
• Plain Strings: Specially tempered high-carbon steel
• Packaging: Element Shield single-set pack
• Country of Manufacture: USA

Who It's For — Best Uses and Playing Styles

This set is purpose-built for guitarists who tune down — Drop C, Drop D, and other lower tunings benefit from the higher tension on the .044 and .056 bass strings, which hold their tuning and deliver a solid attack under heavy picking. Players in modern rock, progressive metal, and heavier styles will appreciate the tight low-end response and clear note definition under high gain. The plain strings stay light enough for expressive bends and lead playing, so the set also works for guitarists using longer scale-length instruments who want balanced tension across all six strings. Ernie Ball has been making strings since 1962, and the Titan Slinky continues that tradition of consistent, gig-ready construction for working musicians.