Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky RPS Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings .009-.046

Stay In Tune Longer With Ernie Ball RPS Guitar Strings

Ernie Ball’s RPS wound strings consists of specific gauges and core to wrap ratios for balanced rich harmonics and that signature Slinky feel. Plain strings in RPS sets last longer and stay in tune better than conventional plain strings. A patented winding of brass wire is tightly wrapped around the lock twist of the ball end of the plain strings. String slippage and breakage are minimized at the ball end where these most often occur. Gauges .009, .011, .016, .026, .036, .046

BALL END

Ernie Ball’s ball ends are made using brass wire rod which is machined and cut to exacting specifications to ensure a precise fit and function.

WRAP WIRE

Reinforced plain strings (RPS) are wound with a brass wrap wire at the ball end twist providing greater durability and tuning stability.

CORE WIRE

The plain strings are made from tin plated high carbon steel round wire providing excellent durability and tone.

Manufacturer: Ernie Ball
Model: P02241
SKU: I060849-N-0-WHXD
UPC: 749699122418

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