PRS Heavy Classic Electric Guitar Strings - Nickel Wound Heavy Gauge | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls

PRS Heavy Classic Electric Guitar Strings bring the same quality and precision Paul Reed Smith has applied to guitar manufacturing since the late 1980s — now in a heavy gauge electric string set built for players who demand balanced tone, high output, and the durability to handle intense playing and aggressive bending. Each string is constructed with a high-carbon hexagonal steel core and computer-wound nickel-plated steel wrap, delivering a comfortable playing tension, superb tonal balance, and long-term reliability. If you play hard and expect your strings to keep up, PRS Heavy Classic strings are built for exactly that.

Product Overview

The PRS Heavy Classic set is built around a high-carbon hexagonal steel core — the same core geometry found in professional-grade strings across the industry. The hex shape locks the nickel-plated steel winding securely in place during the computer-controlled winding process, ensuring precise, consistent wrap tension from string to string. That consistency translates directly into even intonation, balanced output across all six strings, and a comfortable, predictable feel under the fingers.

Plain strings in the set — including a plain G string — are drawn through high-quality dies to exacting tolerances, producing a smooth, consistent surface with accurate pitch response and a comfortable playing tension that holds up well through heavy bending. Nickel-plated steel winding on the wound strings delivers the warm, balanced tonal character that nickel is known for, with enough output and bite to perform confidently through high-gain amplifiers and effects.

At gauges .012, .016, .020p, .032w, .042, and .052, the Heavy Classic set provides the firm tension and strong fundamental response heavy players need for open tunings, drop tunings, and the kind of articulate, forceful playing that lighter strings struggle to support. PRS ships these strings in corrosion-free packaging to ensure they arrive fresh and ready to perform, just as they have on PRS guitars shipped from the factory for years.

Ideal For

• Rock, blues, and hard rock guitarists who need a heavy gauge string that holds tune and intonation under aggressive playing and bending
• Players who prefer a plain G string for cleaner bending and a more consistent feel across the upper strings
• Drop-tuning and open-tuning guitarists who benefit from the added tension and note definition a heavy set provides
• PRS guitar owners looking for the factory-standard string configuration their instrument was designed around
• Electric guitarists in Idaho Falls seeking a professional-grade nickel-wound heavy gauge string with a proven track record

Key Features

Computer-Wound Nickel-Plated Steel for Consistent Intonation

PRS uses a computer-controlled winding process on the bass strings to achieve pinpoint accuracy in wrap tension and placement across the hexagonal core. This level of precision produces consistent string-to-string intonation, balanced output, and a comfortable, even playing feel that hand-wound strings can struggle to match.

High-Carbon Hexagonal Steel Core

The hex-shaped high-carbon steel core grips the winding wire firmly in place, preventing slippage and ensuring the string maintains its intonation and structural integrity through intensive use. High-carbon steel provides the tensile strength needed for heavy gauge strings to perform reliably under high tension and aggressive playing without degrading quickly.

Plain G String for Smooth Bending and Consistent Feel

The Heavy Classic set includes a plain G string — an important distinction for many experienced players. A plain G bends more smoothly and evenly than a wound G, responds more predictably to vibrato and heavy bending, and contributes to a more uniform feel across the upper strings.

Nickel-Plated Steel Winding for Warm, Balanced Tone

Nickel-plated steel winding produces the warm, full-frequency tonal character that has made nickel strings the go-to choice for electric guitar players across decades and genres. PRS's nickel wrap delivers high output with excellent tonal balance — enough brightness to cut through a mix without the harsh edge of pure stainless steel, and enough warmth to remain musical under high-gain settings.

Corrosion-Free Packaging

Every set of PRS Heavy Classic strings is sealed in corrosion-free packaging that protects against humidity and environmental exposure from the moment of production through to installation. You get a fresh, vibrant set every time you open the pack — no compromises from storage or shipping conditions.

What's Included

• PRS Heavy Classic Electric Guitar Strings (one set, 6-string)
• Gauges: .012, .016, .020p, .032w, .042, .052
• Manufacturer's warranty
• Free standard shipping

Technical Specifications

Get Your Hands on These Guitar Strings Today

Stop by No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls to pick up a set of PRS Heavy Classic Electric strings and experience the tonal balance and durability that PRS players have trusted for years. Our team is happy to help you find the right gauge and string configuration for your guitar and playing style. Visit our Idaho Falls guitar store or contact us today to check availability.