Detail 01
Gauges .0105–.048
Combines a thicker lower-string range with lighter plain-steel top strings.
Product detailSKU #1500000280652
Ernie Ball2213 Mega Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - Gauge 10.5 - 48
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Mega Slinky pairs a .0105–.048 range with heavier lower strings and lighter plain-steel top strings. In practice, that layout is intended to bring more weight to full chords while preserving a familiar feel on the higher strings. The wound strings use nickel-plated steel over a tin-plated hex core, supporting the bright, balanced tone described for the set. It suits electric-guitar players who want a thicker set without giving up the lighter-string response at the top.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio solo recording where thicker lower strings and lighter top strings are desired.
- Live electric-guitar parts built around fuller chords with familiar-feeling higher strings.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a lighter gauge range than .0105–.048.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Nickel-plated steel wrap wire with tin-plated hex core
Describes the construction of the wound strings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check that a .0105–.048 electric-guitar set fits your preferred gauge range.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the Mega Slinky gauge range?
The set runs from .0105 to .048.
02Why are the top and bottom strings configured differently?
The source describes heavier bottom strings for fuller chords and lighter top strings for a familiar feel.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Category Source
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- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51500000280652
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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