A patented winding of bronze wire is tightly wrapped around the lock twist of the ball end of plain strings. String slippage and breakage are minimized at the ball end where these most often occur. Plain strings in RPS sets last longer and stay in tune better than conventional plain strings. Wound strings are the same used in Slinky Nickel Wound. Gauges .009 .011 .016 .024w .032 .042. Part number 2239.
- Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, Slash, and more
- RPS Slinkys feature a patented winding of brass wire tightly wrapped around the lock twist of the ball-end of the plain strings (E, B, and G)
- Minimize slippage and breakage at the ball-end of the string
- Wound strings (D, A, and low E) are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around tin-plated hex-shaped steel core wire
- Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials
- Ernie Ball Slinkys are played by legends around the world including Jimmy Page, Metallica, Eric Clapton, Slash, and more
- RPS Slinkys feature a patented winding of brass wire tightly wrapped around the lock twist of the ball-end of the plain strings (E, B, and G)
- Minimize slippage and breakage at the ball-end of the string
- Wound strings (D, A, and low E) are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around tin-plated hex-shaped steel core wire
- Made in California, USA with the finest and freshest materials
