Detail 01
RPS construction
A patented bronze-wire winding is wrapped around the ball-end lock twist.
Product detailSKU #1273887998486
Ernie Ball2238 Extra Slinky RPS 8 Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An Extra Slinky RPS set with reinforced ball ends designed to minimize slippage and breakage.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking 08-11-14-22-30-38 gauges
- Electric-guitar players
- Acoustic-guitar players
- Players wanting reinforced ball ends
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Classical-guitar players
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
Ball-end reinforcement
It is intended to minimize string slippage and breakage at the ball end.
Detail 03
Gauges
The set is 08-11-14-22-30-38.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that 08-11-14-22-30-38 is the gauge set you want.
- 02These strings are stated for electric and acoustic guitars, not classical guitars.
- 03The RPS reinforcement is at the ball-end lock twist.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauges are in this set?
08-11-14-22-30-38.
02Can I use these on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. They are stated for acoustic and electric guitars.
03Can I use these on a classical guitar?
No. The supplied product data says they are not for classical guitars.
04What does RPS refer to?
It refers to the reinforced construction at the ball-end lock twist, using a patented bronze-wire winding.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Tier
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- Korena Special
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- Source Id
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