Detail 01
10-46 gauge
The most common electric gauge. Usually swaps in for another 10-46 set with no truss rod or intonation work.
Product detailSKU #1273887997665
DR StringsPHR10 Pure Blues Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - Medium (10-46)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Round-core nickel-plated electric strings in a standard medium set. For players who want a broken-in feel out of the pack at a low price.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Standard tuning on a 25.5" scale electric
- Players who bend often and want a slinky feel
- Restocking cheap for gigging guitars that get frequent changes
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drop tunings below D on a standard-scale guitar
- Players who want long coated string life
- Anyone needing a set for acoustic or bass
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
Nickel-plated steel
Warmer and less abrasive on frets than pure stainless. Standard pickup response, nothing unusual to dial in.
Detail 03
Round core
Slacker feel at the same pitch than a hex-core set. Needs a bit of stretching to hold tune at first.
Detail 04
Uncoated
Brighter attack on day one, but sweat and finger oils dull them faster than a coated set.
Detail 05
Medium tension
Balanced for standard E. Handles half-step-down fine, but goes floppy much lower than that.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One set of six strings. No picks, winder, or cutters included.
- 02Round core strings need stretching and retuning several times after install.
- 03Cut wound strings only after they are locked at the post.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do these fit a Strat or Les Paul?
Yes. 10-46 is the standard electric gauge and works with both scale lengths in standard tuning. No modification needed on either.
02Will I need to adjust my setup?
Not if you are coming from another 10-46 set. Moving up from 9s may need a slight truss rod and intonation tweak.
03How long do they last?
Uncoated nickel strings dull with sweat and playing time. Players who play daily typically change them far more often than a coated set.
04Are these good for drop tuning?
Not below D. At medium gauge and standard tension they lose definition and get floppy when tuned much lower.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
