Nickel plated steel is the alloy most widely used in string making today. Commonly known as NPS, it is a steel winding with a nickel plating applied. The nickel plating enhances the feel and reduces finger noise and fret wear. They are hotter and provide greater sustain and a brighter sound than pure nickel. Practically every string manufacuturer makes an NPS string for electric guitar. Examples are the D'Addario EXL's, Fender 3250 Super Bullets, GHS Boomers, and, of course, the popular Ernie Ball Slinkys, which we also carry in single strings. NPS is also used widely in bass string manufacturing. |