Detail 01
Extra-light .008–.038 gauge
Designed for easy bending, expressive vibrato, and fast playing.
Product detailSKU #1273887998633
Ernie BallP02255 Extra Slinky Pure Nickel Wrap Electric Guitar Strings 8-38
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An extra-light pure-nickel electric-guitar set built for smooth, rounded vintage character and highly bendable playability.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Electric guitarists seeking an extra-light .008–.038 set
- Players who prioritize easy bends, vibrato, and fast solos
- Rock, blues, and jazz players seeking warm, rounded tone
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who do not want an extra-light gauge
- Players seeking specifications not stated for this set
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
Pure nickel wrap
Provides the set's stated smooth, rounded tone with vintage character.
Detail 03
Tin-plated steel hex cores
The core construction stated for this string set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is an extra-light .008–.038 gauge set.
- 02The strings use pure nickel wrap over tin-plated steel hex cores.
- 03Its stated voice is warm, rounded, naturally compressed, and vintage-leaning.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauge is the Ernie Ball 2255 set?
It is an extra-light .008–.038 gauge set.
02What are these strings made from?
They use pure nickel wrap over tin-plated steel hex cores.
03What tone is the 2255 set designed to produce?
Ernie Ball describes a smooth, warm, rounded tone with vintage character and natural compression.
04What playing styles are these strings suited to?
The supplied product information identifies rock, blues, and jazz, and emphasizes easy bending, vibrato, and fast solos.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51273887998633
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