Why do these strings turn my fingers black ? Anybody else had this problem ?

Have you seen a picture of SRV’s fingers? Permanently black/grey from playing. Probably the wear of the metal. Frets and strings wear out from play due to friction

What’s the difference between hybrid and regular strings?

The difference is the string gauges. The 9-11-16-26-36-46 is considered a "hybrid gauge" set. It has the 9-11-16 of their "super" slinky sets and the 26-36-46 of their "regular" sets. So it's a hybrid of the 9s and 10s. Hope that helps!

Are these strings round or hex core?

From the Ernie Ball website (do a search for 2253) they say this: "Made from pure nickel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire, these guitar strings produce a warm rich tone with that signature Slinky feel. Gauges .009, .011, .016, .024w, .032, .042 " so according to Ernie Ball they are HEX CORE.

Which of the classic pure nickel slinky sets have unwound g (3rd) strings?

All of the Ernie Ball Pure Nickel Slinky sets currently available have unwound 3rd strings. This particular brand denotes "w" next to the 3rd string gauge number to denote a wound 3rd. Notice no "w"s are present on any of the packages here, so no sets contain a wound 3rd.

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Pure Nickel

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Brand
Ernie Ball
Color
Regular
Instrument
Electric
String Gauge
.01
String Material Type
Nickel

🎸10-46 gauge strings for versatile play

🧲Pure nickel wrap for warm vintage tone

🇺🇸Made in California with premium materials

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Description

🎸 Feel the vintage vibe, play the future now!

CRAFTED IN THE USA - Handmade in California ensuring top-tier quality and freshness in every set.
TRUSTED BY LEGENDS - A go-to choice for guitarists who demand authentic sound and reliability.
SIGNATURE SLINKY FEEL - Smooth tension and flexibility for effortless bends and fast runs.
INDUSTRY STANDARD GAUGE - Regular Slinky 10-46 gauge balances playability and tone for every genre.
VINTAGE WARMTH MODERN EDGE - Pure nickel wrap delivers that classic '50s-'60s rich tone loved by pros.

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Classic Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings (10-46 gauge) combine pure nickel wrap and high-carbon steel core for a warm, vintage tone reminiscent of the '50s and '60s. Made in California with premium materials, these strings offer the industry-standard gauge favored by guitarists across genres, delivering a signature smooth feel and reliable performance.

Specifications

ASIN	B0002PBS7M
Best Sellers Rank	#465 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #10 in Electric Guitar Strings
Body Material Type	Wood
Brand Name	Ernie Ball
Coating Description	coated
Color	Regular (10-46)
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (6,965)
Finish Type	Uncoated
Global Trade Identification Number	00749699122517
Included Components	6 strings (10-46 gauge)
Instrument	Electric Guitar
Item Type Name	Electric Guitar Strings
Item Weight	0.03 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Ernie Ball Music Man
Manufacturer Part Number	P02251
Material Type	Nickel, Steel
Model Name	P02251
Model Number	P02251
Recommended Uses For Product	Electric Guitar
Set Name	Regular Slinky
Sound Profile	Warm, Vintage, Mellow
String Gauge	.01
String Material Type	Nickel
UPC	749699122517
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	Please contact the manufacturer.

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