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Ernie Ball Introduces Synyster Gates Signature Strings

Ernie Ball Introduces Synyster Gates Signature Strings

Highlighting a unique combination of Ernie Ball’s exclusive features, these sets include ultra-high-strength steel used for the plain strings and core wire, along with patented RPS technology.


Available as a 6-string or 7-string set, these unique custom strings were co-developed with Synyster Gates to his exacting specifications. Synyster Gates or simply Syn is a multi-instrumentalist and guitar legend best known as the lead guitarist of the heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. He ranks top 10 onGuitar World’s best metal guitarists of all time. Highlighting a unique combination of Ernie Ball’sexclusive features, these sets include ultra-high-strength steel used for the plain strings and core wire, along with patented RPS technology. This in conjunction with a stainless steel wrap wire used on the wound strings, provides a bright, aggressive sound with added strength and tuning stability for a modern voice that is built to perform. Watch as Synyster Gates sits down with Brian Ball to discuss the creative process behind making music in the evolving scene,co-developing these new signature strings sets, and their friendship over the past 20 years.

Ernie Ball Synyster Gates Signature Guitar strings feature a never-before-offered combination of alloys and a never-before-offered 7-string gauge combination. Synyster worked alongside the Ernie Ball string development team to create a unique 7-string set that is optimized for live performance of the single, “Nobody”, from the Avenged Sevenfold’s latest album, Life Is But a Dream..., live on tour.

Ernie Ball: Synyster Gates Signature Electric Guitar Strings

  • Wound with stainless steel for a bright, aggressive sound
  • Ultra-high strength tin-plated steel plain strings
  • Reinforced plain string construction for better tuning stability
  • Never-before-offered combination of alloys
  • 6 String Gauges - 10, 13, 17, 30, 42, 52
  • 7 String Gauges - 10, 13, 17, 28, 38, 48, 60
For more information, please visit ernieball.com.