Ernie Ball EB-2215 Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Electric Guitar Strings – nickel-wound, gauges .010-.052, California-made punch
Feel the snap of Skinny Top Heavy Bottom the moment you strike an open chord: the trebles (.010 .013 .017) stay buttery for skyscraper bends, while the bass side (.030 .042 .052) plants every palm-mute like an anchor on stage. Wound with nickel-plated steel over a tin-plated hex core, this set lets magnetic pickups breathe in crystalline highs yet keeps the low end muscular, perfect for modern alt-rock tunings or drop-D riffs that need to hit hard without flubbing out. California sun and decades of know-how go into every coil, so intonation stays true from the rehearsal room to the festival main-line.
Players chasing versatility adore the split personality: glassy cleans shimmer without ice-pick bite, then—when the gain comes up—the thicker bottoms push tubes into creamy saturation while the skinny tops slice through the mix. Lead passages glide thanks to a micro-polished surface that resists sweat and corrosion, letting harmonics whistle with minimal effort. Rhythm parts lock tight because the added mass on the lower three strings stabilises vibrato bridges and keeps drop tunings taut. Wherever you set the action, balance feels natural; the set courts shredders, blues storytellers and djent architects alike.
Choose your EB-2215s through Elit Music and the experience extends beyond the packet. With over 30 years of expertise and one of Eastern Europe’s broadest inventories, Elit pre-checks every set, seals freshness inside climate-safe storage and ships fast—backed by real musicians ready to share set-up tricks or troubleshooting tips. Inspiration shouldn’t wait, and with Skinny Top Heavy Bottom on your axe, neither will your tone.
Technical specifications
Model: EB-2215
Series: Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky
Material: nickel-plated steel wrap, tin-plated hex core
Gauges: .010 .013 .017 .030 .042 .052
Tension feel: light treble, firm bass
Tone: bright attack, focused low-end punch
Packaging: hermetically sealed foil
Made in: Coachella Valley, California USA
