£7.68

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£8 today · 30-day average £9 · all-time low £7

Ernie Ball RPS Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 8-38

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£9.69 £6.71 £7.36 £8.01 £8.66 £9.31 £9.96 12 August 2026 29 August 2026 16 September 2026 04 October 2026 22 October 2026
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2 days 1 day · current 3 days 5 days 8 days 20 days 3 days 2 days 28 days 0 7 14 21 28 £6.98 £7.68 £7.85 £8.36 £8.56 £8.98 £9.16 £9.37 £9.69 Days at Price

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Most common price: £9.69 (28 days, 38.9%)

Price range: £6.98 - £9.69

Price levels: 9 different prices over 72 days

Description
Upgrade your sound with Ernie Ball RPS Nickel Wound electric guitar strings. These strings combine the legendary Slinky feel used by icons like Slash and Jimmy Page with advanced technology designed for better performance. The RPS series features a patented winding of brass wire wrapped tightly around the lock twist of the plain E, B, and G strings. This design helps the strings stay in tune longer and provides enhanced strength compared to conventional plain strings. For the wound strings, you get high-quality nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a tin-plated hex-shaped steel core. This construction ensures reliable tone and durability for your electric guitar. Whether you are playing heavy riffs or melodic leads, these 8-38 gauge strings offer the stability and longevity required for professional play. Made in the USA, Ernie Ball RPS strings are built to minimize breakage and slippage at the ball-end, giving you more confidence during every performance.

Key Features

Patented RPS technology uses brass wire wrapped around the lock twist of plain strings to improve tuning stability and longevity.

Designed to minimize slippage and breakage at the ball-end for more reliable performance during intense playing.

Wound strings feature nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a tin-plated hex-shaped steel core for consistent tone.

Provides the classic Slinky feel trusted by legendary artists including Metallica, Eric Clapton, and Slash.

High-quality construction includes gauges .008, .011, .014, .022w, .030, and .038 for versatile electric guitar play.

Proudly made in the USA with premium materials for professional-grade durability.

Product Specifications
Brand
Ernie Ball
Model
P02238
Colour
Extra (8-38)
Size
Extra
ASIN
B0002DUW12
Category
Musical Instruments & DJ > Guitars & Gear > Accessories > Strings
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
11 September 2008
Listed Since
25 June 2010

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