Ernie Ball .015 RPS REINFORCED PLAIN ELECTRIC GUITAR STRINGS
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Strings Designed to Withstand Playing Stress
Many string sets tend to break at the ball end, where tension and friction accumulate. The Ernie Ball Slinky RPS Nickel Wound 15 address this issue with their RPS design: a brass overwrap that reinforces the wound strings and improves their durability. The result is a more reliable set, especially appreciated if you play hard, chain powerful chords, or frequently use your instrument during rehearsals and on stage.
Nickel Wound: Harmonics, Precision, and Playing Comfort
Thanks to carefully selected gauges and winding, these strings deliver a musical balance that highlights the harmonic spectrum while maintaining the Slinky feel sought by many guitarists. The Nickel Wound winding provides a clear and versatile response, suitable for a wide range of styles-from rock and blues to more modern tones-with reassuring tuning stability when playing intensifies.
Technical specifications
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end |
| Category | Electric single string |
| Draw | 15 |
| Nbr of strings | 1 |
| Spun | round, unfiled |
| Material | brass |
| Brand | Ernie Ball |
| Series | Slinky RPS |
| Type | electric guitar strings |
| Winding | Nickel Wound |
| Reinforcement | wound strings with brass overwrap (RPS) at the ball end |
| Gauge | 15 |
| Sound Objective | rich and balanced harmonics |
| Playing Feel | "Slinky" touch |
| Advantages | improved breakage resistance, enhanced tuning stability |
Questions frequently asked
Which string replaces a high E with a 15 gauge?
This single electric string has a 15 gauge and a ball end. Its construction is round wound and uncoated.
Does the RPS reinforcement reduce the risk of breakage?
The RPS system adds brass winding near the ball end on wound strings. This reinforced area aims to improve resistance to breakage when tension and friction accumulate. Tuning stability is also claimed to be enhanced.
Ernie Ball Slinky RPS Nickel Wound 15: what material is used?
The indicated material is brass. The RPS reinforcement uses brass winding near the ball end.
What tone does Nickel Wound winding provide?
Nickel Wound winding is designed to produce rich and balanced harmonics. The response is described as clear, with a Slinky playing feel.
Is this string suitable for rock playing and powerful chords?
Its RPS design is intended to withstand sustained playing, including strong attacks and powerful chords.
