PRS Signature Electric Guitar Strings Nickel Heavy 12-52 | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The PRS Signature Electric Guitar Strings in Heavy gauge are engineered specifically for high-impact players who demand durability, tone, and reliability from their strings — especially under the stress of aggressive tremolo use. Built around reformulated alloys for extra brightness and volume, and featuring PRS's innovative pre-soldered ball ends that dramatically reduce string breakage at the most vulnerable point, these nickel-plated steel roundwounds are designed to take everything you throw at them and keep performing. If you play hard, tune down, or live on your trem bar, the PRS Signature Heavy set is the string that finally keeps up with you.
Product Overview
The weak point of any traditionally wrapped string is the ball end — the spot where breakage most commonly occurs under heavy tremolo use, aggressive bending, or hard picking attack. PRS addressed this directly with pre-soldered ball ends that secure the winding at its most stress-vulnerable point, resulting in strings that hold together longer under the kind of abuse that snaps conventional sets mid-performance.
The Heavy gauge (.012–.052) is tailored for players who want maximum tension and output — delivering the firm, authoritative feel that supports aggressive picking, heavy riffing, drop tunings, and the kind of hard trem use that eats through lighter strings. The reformulated nickel-plated steel alloys add extra brightness and volume compared to standard nickel strings, giving the Signature set a bold, cutting voice that stands out in a full band mix.
Roundwound nickel-plated steel over a high-carbon hexagonal steel core combines the warmth and smoothness of nickel with the articulation and clarity of a hex core construction. Each set comes in corrosion-resistant packaging to keep strings fresh until the moment you need them — whether that's right away or pulled from a spare stock mid-tour. Guitarists at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls rate the PRS Signature series as one of the most reliable heavy-gauge options on the market for players who refuse to baby their gear.
Ideal For
- Heavy-handed and high-impact players who regularly break strings at the ball end under tremolo use
- Tremolo and whammy bar players who need strings engineered to survive aggressive dive bombs and hard trem pulls
- Drop tuning and heavy rhythm guitarists who require the tension and output of a heavy gauge set
- Players seeking extra brightness and volume from a nickel-plated steel string without sacrificing durability
- Gigging musicians who can't afford unexpected string breakage mid-performance
Key Features
Pre-Soldered Ball Ends PRS's innovative soldered ball ends reinforce the string at its most failure-prone point, dramatically reducing breakage under heavy tremolo use, aggressive bending, and hard picking — keeping you playing when conventional strings would snap.
Reformulated Nickel-Plated Steel Alloys Specially reformulated alloys deliver extra brightness and volume compared to standard nickel strings, giving the Signature Heavy set a bold, articulate voice with the warmth and smoothness nickel-plated steel is known for.
Heavy Gauge (.012–.052) The heavy gauge provides firm, authoritative tension that supports aggressive playing styles, drop tunings, hard tremolo use, and high-output pickups — with the string mass to deliver full, powerful tone at every register.
High-Carbon Hexagonal Steel Core A hexagonal high-carbon steel core grips the outer winding tightly for consistent tension, precise intonation, and reliable tuning stability even under the stress of heavy tremolo use.
Corrosion-Resistant Packaging Each set is sealed in corrosion-resistant packaging that keeps strings fresh and ready to perform whether you're installing them immediately or storing them as backup sets for tour.
What's Included
- PRS Signature Electric Guitar String Set — Nickel-Plated Steel Heavy Gauge (.012–.052)
- Corrosion-resistant packaging
- Free standard shipping to Idaho Falls and nationwide
- PRS manufacturer warranty
- Ask us about our full selection of electric guitar strings and accessories in store
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Guitar Type | Electric Guitar |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Gauges | .012, .016, .020p, .032, .042, .052 |
| Winding Material | Nickel-Plated Steel |
| Core Material | High-carbon hexagonal steel |
| Winding Type | Roundwound |
| Coated | No |
| Ball Ends | Pre-soldered for extended durability |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 100148:006:001:004 |
Get Your Hands on These Electric Strings Today
Stop letting string breakage derail your performance — visit No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls to pick up the PRS Signature Electric Guitar Strings in Heavy gauge and play with the confidence that your strings can handle whatever you dish out. Our team is happy to help you find the right gauge and string type for your playing style and setup. Stop by the store or contact us today to browse our full selection of electric guitar strings available in Idaho Falls.