Ernie Ball 2237 RPS Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 10-52 Gauge - 1 set

Ernie Ball 2237 is a set of electric guitar strings from the RPS Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky series with a hybrid gauge of .010 – .052. This combination pairs lighter top strings for easy solos and bending with heavier bass strings for thick, tight riffs.

What you need to know: Ernie Ball 2237 RPS Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky strings are a popular hybrid-gauge electric guitar set designed for players who want effortless lead playing on the treble strings while keeping the low end firm and punchy for modern rhythm work. With nickel-plated steel winding on a hex core and Ernie Ball’s RPS reinforcement on the plain strings, they deliver a bright, balanced tone, stable tuning and improved durability for aggressive playing and bends.

Key features:

• Hybrid gauges: an ideal middle ground between 10s and 12s — .010, .013, .017, .030, .042, .052
• RPS (Reinforced Plain Strings) technology: plain strings (E, B, G) feature special brass reinforcement at the ball end to reduce slippage, improve tuning stability and significantly lower the risk of breakage
• Material: nickel-plated steel wrap wire for a clear, balanced sound
• Core: hexagonal steel core (Hex Core) for a tight feel and strong attack
• Winding: roundwound for brightness, definition and bite
• Made in: USA

Who they’re for / best use:

• Electric guitarists who want easy bending and fast lead work on the top strings, without sacrificing low-string tension
• Great for heavier styles, modern rock and progressive metal
• Well suited to drop tunings such as Drop D or Drop C, where a solid low end helps keep riffs tight

Construction & tone details:

• Build: wound strings use nickel-plated steel over a tinned hex core, finished with brass reinforcement at the ball end; plain strings are made from specially tempered high-carbon steel
• Sound character: bright and balanced with clear articulation on clean tones, while staying tight and defined under high gain