Detail 01
Pure nickel wrap
Warmer and softer sounding than nickel-plated steel. Less high-end sizzle, more midrange body.
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D'AddarioEPN120 Pure Nickel Super Light Electric Guitar Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Pure nickel electric strings in super light gauge. For players who want a warmer, softer-feeling set than standard nickel-plated steel.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Vintage-voiced single-coil guitars where brightness needs taming
- Players who bend a lot and want low finger effort
- Anyone chasing a rounder, less aggressive top end
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting maximum output and cutting brightness
- Drop tunings or low tunings — super light goes slack
- Acoustic or classical guitars — these are electric only
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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 02
Super light gauge
Lower tension. Easier bends and vibrato, but more prone to fret buzz with a low action.
Detail 03
Electric guitar strings
Magnetic wrap so pickups sense them. Won't work on acoustic or nylon-string instruments.
Detail 04
Pure nickel is less magnetic than steel
Slightly lower output than nickel-plated sets. Expect a touch less drive into a cranked amp.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One set only. No picks, winders, or extra strings included.
- 02Gauge changes shift neck relief — a truss rod tweak may be needed.
- 03Switching from heavier strings usually means redoing intonation.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between pure nickel and nickel-plated?
Pure nickel is nickel all the way through the wrap; nickel-plated steel has a steel core wrap with nickel over it. Pure nickel sounds warmer and rounder, nickel-plated brighter and louder.
02Will super light strings buzz on my guitar?
They can if your action is low or relief is minimal. Lower tension means wider string vibration. A small truss rod and action adjustment usually clears it.
03Can I use these on an acoustic guitar?
No. These are electric guitar strings. Acoustic guitars need bronze strings, which are voiced for an acoustic top rather than pickups.
04Are these good for drop tunings?
Not really. Super light gauge already runs low tension at standard pitch. Tuning down leaves them floppy and hard to intonate.
