Detail 01
Gauges: .010, .013, .017, .032, .044, .054
The set combines thinner plain strings with progressively heavier wound strings.
Product detailSKU #1500000316100
Ernie BallSkinny Top/Beefy Bottom 2216 (10-54) Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around .010-.017 plain strings and .032-.054 wound strings, this electric set keeps the upper strings set up for bends and melodic lines while adding more weight to the lower three. Nickel-plated steel wrap wire and hex-shaped steel cores shape the set’s bright, balanced voice, with a fuller low end for chords and rhythm parts. It is a practical mixed-gauge option for players who want lighter-feeling treble strings without carrying that same light gauge into the bass strings.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Chord-driven rhythm playing that benefits from the set’s heavier .032, .044 and .054 wound strings.
- Lead parts and bends on the .010, .013 and .017 top strings.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a uniform light-gauge feel across all six strings.
- Players seeking gauges other than .010-.054.
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.
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Nickel-plated steel wrap wire
The wound strings use nickel-plated steel wrap wire.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check that the .010-.054 gauge range matches the setup and feel you want.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What are the gauges in this set?
The six gauges are .010, .013, .017, .032, .044 and .054.
02Why are the bottom strings heavier?
The .032, .044 and .054 wound strings are intended to add fullness for bass notes and chord work.
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
- site51500000316100
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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