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Ernie Ball 2243 Turbo Slinky RPS Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - .0095-.046, Custom Gauge


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The Ernie Ball 2243 Turbo Slinky RPS Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings offer a custom-gauge balance designed for players seeking a comfortable bridge between Super Slinky (.009–.042) and Regular Slinky (.010–.046) sets. Featuring a .0095 to .046 gauge setup, this set provides a balanced tension across all strings, giving lead lines easy bending capabilities while maintaining punchy low-end response for rhythm playing.

Manufactured with Ernie Ball's Reinforced Plain Strings (RPS) technology, the plain strings feature a patented winding of brass wire tightly wrapped around the lock twist near the ball end. This design minimizes slippage and breakage at the bridge, ensuring improved tuning stability during heavy whammy bar usage and aggressive bends. Wrapped in nickel-plated steel around a high-carbon hex-shaped steel core, these strings deliver signature Slinky brightness and dynamic output.

Complete with color-coded ball ends for fast string changes and hermetically sealed in Element Shield packaging to protect against moisture, every set arrives as fresh as the day it was made. Whether you perform intense lead work or require reliable tuning stability on stage, Turbo Slinky RPS strings provide dependable performance and longevity.

Features

  • Custom Turbo Slinky gauge (.0095, .012, .016, .026, .036, .046)
  • Reinforced Plain Strings (RPS) technology prevents slippage and string breakage at the ball end
  • High-carbon hex-shaped steel core wrapped in nickel-plated steel wire for durability and tonal balance
  • Balanced tone and feel optimized for a wide range of playing styles
  • Enhanced tuning stability ideal for tremolo use and extreme bending
  • Color-coded ball ends ensure quick and efficient string changes
  • Element Shield packaging keeps strings factory-fresh until opened

Specs

  • Guitar Type: Guitar
  • Number of Sets: 1
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Gauges: .0095, .012, .016, .026, .036, .046
  • Core Material: Steel
  • Winding Material: Nickel Plated