Ernie Ball Nova Slinky Žice za električnu gitaru

Ernie Ball Nova Slinky 11-54 with Wound G — Heavier Feel, Fuller Voice

The Ernie Ball Nova Slinky with Wound G is a six-string electric guitar string set built for players who want more body and projection than a standard 10s set delivers. Nickel-plated steel wire is wrapped around a tin-plated hex-shaped steel core, producing a bright-yet-warm character. The 11-54 gauge adds tautness and punch to the low strings, while the wound G — instead of a plain G — fills the tonal gap between D and B with smoother, more consistent mid-register response. Chords feel more balanced, and bends on the B and high E still respond with lively snap. This set is the natural next step for guitarists moving up from 10s who want a little more muscle under their fingers without jumping into heavy-gauge territory.

Technical Specifications

• Number of Strings: 6
• Gauge: .011" / .054" — .011, .015, .022w, .032, .044, .054
• Material: Nickel-plated steel winding over hex-shaped steel core
• Winding Type: Round wound
• G String: Wound
• Ending: Ball end
• Compatible With: Electric guitar
• Set Quantity: 1 set

Who It's For

The Ernie Ball Nova Slinky 11-54 with Wound G is the right choice for electric guitar players who want a fuller, more authoritative voice than standard 10s provide. Blues, classic rock, and players who lean toward humbuckers or push amps into overdrive tend to find this gauge hard to leave behind. The wound G string adds warmth and consistency to chord work in the middle of the neck, making the set well suited to players who want smoother tonal transitions between registers. It also works as a stepping stone for guitarists transitioning from lighter gauges toward heavier setups without committing to full heavy-gauge tension.