Detail 01
Nickel plating with a hex-shaped high-carbon steel core
These are the materials and core shape used in the strings’ construction.

Independent shopping perspective
PRS Classic Ultra Light strings pair a .009-.042 set with nickel plating and a hex-shaped high-carbon steel core. Their strong, flexible build is intended for strumming, picking, and bending, while corrosion-free packaging keeps the strings fresh before installation. Made in the USA, these Classic Series electric strings have been used on PRS guitars for more than three decades.

Strong match
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What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 01
These are the materials and core shape used in the strings’ construction.
Detail 02
Keeps the strings fresh before they are installed.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
The set is .009-.042.
They are made in the USA.
They come in corrosion-free packaging to keep them fresh.