Ernie Ball Nickel Plain Single Guitar String .017 6-Pack

Q: Are they individually sealed?

They are not sealed like some strings are sealed in plastic. They are individually wound and each put in its own paper envelope

Q: does this 17 gauge string work for high e string on electric guitar? My son is a beginner and not sure. If not, what size does he need?

No, it would be too thick. This is the most common high e string https://www.amazon.com/Ernie-Ball-Nickel-Single-Guitar/dp/B0002GYX5K

Q: Is the .017 string unwound? Or wounded? And is it for acoustic guitar?

It is unwound and can be used as a “G” string for an electric guitar using light gauge strings (.10-.46) or it can be used as a “B” string for an acoustic guitar using medium gauge strings (.13-.56) (for better sound, but more difficult to play for a full gig).

Product ID: 23163108

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Brand
Ernie Ball
String Gauge
Custom Light
Instrument
Acoustic
String Material Type
Nickel
Coating Description
coated

Description

Ernie Ball Nickel Plain Single Guitar String .017 6-Pack

Specifications

Coating Description	coated
String Material Type	Nickel
Recommended Uses For Product	Playing electric and acoustic guitars, banjos, and mandolins
String Gauge	Custom Light

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

Are they individually sealed?

are this ball-end?

does this 17 gauge string work for high e string on electric guitar? My son is a beginner and not sure. If not, what size does he need?

Is the .017 string unwound? Or wounded? And is it for acoustic guitar?

Reviews

G**R

Great product

Great strings

10.08.2025

O**7

Good product

26.03.2024

M**O

All good

Need my individual strings now!

19.11.2024

D**E

Great Strings

Easy Strings to find. All I use for my electrics

27.05.2024

P**N

Eric Clapton uses these strings.

So to my disappointment, just by adding these strings to my guitar I still do not play like Eric Clapton. However, the strings sound great. They have been a standard string for years. You can't go wrong with this.

19.04.2023

J**N

JOHN J

This product was delivered on time and performed as expected I install this in every one of my guitars I have been using these strings for all of my guitars I have a bought 10 instruments and never have any complaints I would recommend these strings John R

30.11.2012

M**L

The only strings my husband will use

He's been using these strings since before I met him (eleven years ago). Easy to string. High quality. Nice packaging. Snip excess easily. Very little breakage and nice sound.

26.08.2015

E**N

Average quality

Gets the job done

12.09.2016

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