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PRS Classic Electric Guitar Strings - .009-.042 Ultra Light

.009-.042 Nickel-wound Electric Guitar Strings - Ultra Light
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Ultra-modern Manufacturing Produces a Superbly Balanced String

For years, PRS guitars have shipped with PRS custom strings that players all over the world have loved to get their hands on. The PRS Classic Electric Guitar Strings provide a balanced and high-output tone when you plug in your guitar. Each nickel-plated plain string is drawn through high-quality dies while the bass strings' steel hex core is computer wound with a nickel wrap. This winding technique's pinpoint accuracy results in a comfortable playing tension and long-term durability. Guitar players of all kinds at Sweetwater rave about the superb tonal balance that these pure nickel-wound strings provide.

A History of Innovation

Always an innovator, Paul Reed Smith took the guitar world by storm in the late 1980s. His original designs, highly figured maple caps, and incredible craftsmanship set PRS up as a major guitar manufacturer. Since then, Paul and the design team at PRS have never stopped innovating. They've redesigned classic models from the 1950s and improved pickup configurations, tremolo systems, and manufacturing techniques without sacrificing the famous PRS quality and attention to detail. Now, they've produced extremely high-quality guitar strings that players love.

PRS Ultra Light Classic Electric Guitar Strings Features:

  • Contains wound G string
  • Nickel-plated steel-wrapped strings stand up to intense playing and bending
  • Corrosion-free packaging keeps strings fresh
  • Ultra Light Classic Set, 0.009–0.42
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Tech Specs

  • Guitar Type: Electric Guitar
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Coated: No
  • Gauges: .009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042
  • Core Material: High-carbon Hexagonal Steel
  • Winding Material: Nickel Plated Steel
  • Winding Type: Round Wound
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 100148:001:001:001

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Rated 5/5

Wow

I've never heard my guitar sound like that. These strings are seriously impressive and for the price it's hard to argue any other brand. I've tried many strings over my ~15 years of playing and these strings are really something. They are thinner sounding than I'm use to but with that comes a really neat sound structure. Sharp but bright and clear. I was able to dial in my amp and guitar to the strings to bring out truly great sounds. Of course it can be different for everyone given all the variables but if you are at all interested in trying new strings I highly encourage you to give these a shot. I can't speak to the longevity of them yet as I just put them on but even if the last half the time other brands do, they are half (or less) the price.
Music background: Guitarist of 15 years.
Rated 5/5

Try them your ,like them

Used these on my fender Strat, nice tone, feel is good. Tension is also good. Great string at a good price.
I ordered more there that good
Music background: Playing 40 yrs

You don't even have to play guitar to know that PRS instruments are in a league of their own. With their exquisitely figured tops and premium appointments, each PRS is a playable work of art. But it goes way deeper than the surface. Every time Paul visits Sweetwater, we get a deeper look at his amazing instruments. We've even hosted several PRS Custom Shop events, complete with Paul's personal Wood Library! Whether they're his most affordable SE electric guitars, top-quality acoustics, or amps, it's always amazing to see what PRS comes up with. What's more, we keep a ton of PRS guitars in our amazing Guitar Showroom, so the staff at Sweetwater can get hands on with all of their latest models. We'd love to tell you all about them.

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