Ernie Ball .014 RPS REINFORCED PLAIN ELECTRIC GUITAR STRINGS
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A Solution Designed for Guitarists Who Play Hard
Most strings eventually break at the ball end, especially when performing palm mutes, bends, and strong attacks in succession. The Ernie Ball Slinky RPS wound strings were designed to address this weak point: the brass overwrapping reinforces the string's end, improves its mechanical durability, and contributes to better tuning consistency.
A Balance Between Durability, Musicality, and Feel
With their Nickel Wound construction and a 14 gauge, these strings aim for an effective compromise: a solid response under the fingers, a strong presence in the mix, and well-distributed harmonics, all while retaining the "Slinky" playing feel appreciated both on stage and in the studio. Ideal for guitarists seeking a reliable, stable, and expressive string for everyday use.
Technical specifications
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end |
| Category | Electric single string |
| Draw | 14 |
| Nbr of strings | 1 |
| Spun | round, unfiled |
| Material | brass |
| Brand | Ernie Ball |
| Series | Slinky RPS |
| Type | wound string |
| Winding | Nickel Wound |
| Gauge | 14 |
| Reinforcement | brass overwrapping at the ball end (RPS) |
| Purpose | increased durability and tuning stability |
| Gauge and winding design | rich and balanced harmonics |
| Playing feel | "Slinky" |
Questions frequently asked
What is the gauge of this Ernie Ball Slinky RPS string?
This single electric guitar string has a gauge of 14 and features a ball end.
Does the RPS reinforcement improve the string's durability?
The brass winding placed near the ball end reinforces this part of the string. The RPS design aims for increased resistance during aggressive attacks, bends, and palm mutes. It also contributes to better tuning stability.
Is this 14-gauge string roundwound or plain?
The sheet indicates a roundwound string, with a Nickel Wound wrapping. The specification table also mentions "roundwound, plain"; only the declared roundwound type and the Nickel Wound wrapping are taken into account.
What material is used on this string?
Brass is used for the reinforcement winding near the ball end. The wrapping is specified as Nickel Wound.
What tonal characteristic does the Nickel Wound wrapping provide?
The design of gauges and windings is stated to produce rich and balanced harmonics. The playing feel is described as "Slinky".



