Ernie Ball 2244 RPS Ultra Slinky
Article number 1102244Electric guitar strings, nickel-plated steel winding over a hex-shaped steel core, RPS-reinforced plain strings, .010-.048
Ernie Ball 2243 RPS Slinky Ultra Slinky 10-48 – Classic feel with added definition
Ernie Ball RPS Slinky Ultra Slinky 10-48 delivers the perfect balance between traditional playability and enhanced low-end stability. The set retains the familiar feel of a standard 10-gauge set on the treble strings while the slightly heavier bass strings provide improved definition, a fuller tone and greater control during more aggressive playing styles.
RPS technology reinforces the plain strings at the ball end using a patented brass winding that helps reduce breakage and extend string life. Nickel-plated steel wrapped around a hex-shaped steel core delivers the classic Slinky sound with excellent attack, balanced tone and long-lasting durability.
Features
- Patented RPS reinforcement on plain strings
- Improved durability and tuning stability
- Nickel-plated steel for classic Slinky tone
- Hex-shaped steel core for fast response
- Balanced combination of playability and tonal fullness
- Suitable for rock, blues, pop and modern metal
Specifications
- Model: Ultra Slinky
- Type: Electric guitar strings
- Material: Nickel-plated steel
- Construction: Reinforced Plain Strings (RPS)
String Gauges
- E1: .010
- B2: .013
- G3: .017
- D4: .028
- A5: .038
- E6: .048
Why choose 10-48? This set offers the familiar feel of a traditional 10-gauge set while the slightly heavier bass strings provide improved note definition, fuller chord voicings and greater control under a heavier picking attack.
RPS Slinky Electric - Reinforced Plain Strings!
Ernie Ball Slinky Electric strings are the strings that made Ernie Ball famous. This version features a patented reinforcement design on the plain strings, using a brass winding at the ball end to secure the twist lock and reduce the likelihood of breakage. The wound strings use a hex-shaped steel core wrapped with nickel-plated steel wire, while the plain strings are made from specially tempered tin-plated carbon steel. The result is a balanced tone and enhanced durability suitable for virtually any musical style.
Ernie Ball - Revolutionary Guitar Accessories!
Ernie Ball is widely regarded as one of the most influential innovators in the world of guitar accessories and strings. Now in its third generation, the family-owned company continues to develop innovative solutions that help musicians around the globe perform at their best.