Description
The RPS-HY Slinky set takes Ernie Ball’s classic Hybrid Slinky gauging – .009, .011, .016, .026, .036, .046 – and adds the brand’s Reinforced Plain String (RPS) construction to the equation. The result is a nickel wound electric set built to hold pitch and resist breakage right where conventional plain strings tend to fail: at the ball end.
Rather than relying on a standard lock twist, each plain string’s ball end is tightly wrapped with brass wire, adding reinforcement exactly where slippage and snapping most often occur. That extra winding translates to strings that settle into tune faster and stay there through aggressive bends and heavy picking.
- Ball End: Precision-machined brass wire rod, cut to exact tolerances for a snug, consistent fit in every bridge and tuning peg.
- Wrap Wire: Brass wire reinforces the ball-end twist on plain strings, boosting durability and tuning stability over standard designs.
- Core Wire: Tin-plated high carbon steel gives the plain strings a bright, articulate tone paired with long-term durability.
Because the lighter top strings pair with heavier wound bottom strings, this hybrid gauge set suits players who want easy bending on the highs without sacrificing punch and drop-tuning stability on the lows – a favorite combination for rock, blues, and metal players alike.
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