Angus Young’s Ernie Ball Super Slinky Guitar Strings (.009 – .042)

According to Premier Guitar‘s 2016 Rig Rundown feature on Angus and Stevie Young, Angus has been using Ernie Ball Super Slinky strings in recent years. [Rig Rundown – AC/DC’s Angus Young & Stevie Young] However, it’s unclear how far back his use of these strings dates.

Ernie Ball Super Slinky strings are known for their lighter gauges, making them a popular choice for players with a lighter touch. The string gauges are as follows:

• E (1st, Plain): .009”
• B (2nd, Plain): .011”
• G (3rd, Plain): .016”
• D (4th, Wound): .024”
• A (5th, Wound): .032”
• E (6th, Wound): .042”