Detail 01
RPS reinforcement
Bronze wire is tightly wrapped around the ball-end lock twist to minimize slippage and breakage there.
Product detailSKU #1273887998684
Ernie Ball2242 Power Slinky RPS 11 Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A reinforced 11–48 RPS Power Slinky set designed to minimize ball-end slippage and breakage.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Electric guitar players seeking an 11–48 gauge set
- Acoustic guitar players who want RPS reinforcement
- Players concerned about ball-end slippage or breakage
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Classical guitar players
- Players who need gauges other than 11-14-18p-28-38-48
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
Gauges
The set runs 11-14-18p-28-38-48.
Detail 03
Compatibility
Suitable for electric and acoustic guitars, but not classical guitars.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This set is specified for electric and acoustic guitars, not classical guitars.
- 02The plain third string is 18p.
- 03Its reinforcement is a bronze-wire winding around 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?
11-14-18p-28-38-48.
02What does RPS reinforcement do?
It uses a patented bronze-wire winding at the ball-end lock twist to minimize slippage and breakage.
03Can these strings be used on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. They are stated for electric and acoustic guitars.
04Are these suitable for classical guitars?
No.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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