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Ernie Ball RPS Nickel Wound Turbo Slinky Set 9.5-46
Designed for players who want an ultra-playable feel without sacrificing the familiar tone and tension of a classic Slinky set.
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SKU: P02243
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Product Description
Ernie Ball RPS Nickel Wound Turbo Slinky strings are designed for players who want an ultra-playable feel without sacrificing the familiar tone and tension of a classic Slinky set. Sitting neatly between Regular and Hybrid Slinkys, this 9.5 to 46 gauge set offers a subtle step up from super-light strings, giving you smoother bends on the treble side and a solid, confident feel on the bass strings.
With a carefully balanced gauge spread, Turbo Slinkys feel consistent across all six strings, making them ideal if you find 9s a touch too slinky and 10s just a bit too stiff. The nickel wound construction delivers the bright, punchy sound that Slinkys are known for, with plenty of clarity for chords and definition for leads. Whether you are gigging, recording or just practising at home, this set helps you play more comfortably for longer, with minimal adjustment to your technique.
Balanced Feel Between 9s and 10s
Turbo Slinkys are tailored for players who sit on the fence between light and regular gauges. The 9.5 high E offers easier bends than a 10, while still feeling more substantial than a 9, giving you added control and confidence under the fingers.
Consistent Playability Across All Six Strings
The carefully chosen gauges create a smooth transition from string to string, so rhythm parts, riffs and solos all feel even and predictable. This balanced tension helps improve intonation stability and makes it easier to switch between techniques without fighting your guitar.
Classic Nickel Wound Slinky Tone
Nickel wound construction delivers the bright, articulate sound that has made Slinkys a staple on countless records. Expect crisp highs, tight lows and a musical midrange that works brilliantly for everything from clean chime to high-gain crunch.
Ideal for Versatile Players
If you cover multiple styles in one set, Turbo Slinkys give you the flexibility to dig in for chunky rhythm work while still offering a light, responsive feel for expressive bends and vibrato. They are a great choice for players who need one reliable set to handle a wide range of genres.
Features
- Intermediate 9.5 to 46 Gauge Set - Sits between traditional 9 to 42 and 10 to 46 sets, offering a touch more substance than super-lights while remaining easier to play than regulars, ideal if you are fine-tuning your perfect string tension.
- Balanced Tension for Even Feel - The graduated gauges are chosen to feel consistent from string to string, helping chords ring more evenly and making fast position shifts and complex parts feel more natural under the fingers.
- Nickel Wound for Versatile Sound - Nickel plated steel wrap wire provides a bright yet warm tone that suits a wide range of genres, from pop and blues to rock and heavier styles, ensuring your guitar cuts through the mix without sounding harsh.
- Turbo Slinky Flexibility and Control - The combination of slightly lighter trebles and solid-feeling bass strings gives you easy bending and vibrato on the top end, with enough low-end tension to keep riffs tight and articulate.
Specifications
String Gauges
- High E: .0095
- B: .012
- G: .016
- D: .026
- A: .036
- Low E: .046
Construction
- Type: Electric guitar strings
- Winding: Nickel wound
- Set Name: RPS Nickel Wound Turbo Slinky
- Gauge Range: 9.5 to 46
