Detail 01
Nickel-plated steel
The middle ground: brighter and more cutting than pure nickel, warmer than stainless. The default electric string sound.
Product detailSKU #1274228082268
DunlopNickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Strings - Medium Heavy
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Nickel-plated steel electric strings in a medium-heavy gauge. For players who tune down or want more resistance under the fingers.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drop tunings that leave standard-gauge strings floppy
- Heavier picking hands that push lighter strings sharp
- Rhythm players wanting a thicker, tighter low end
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Fast bending and vibrato — these fight back
- Beginners still building finger strength
- Anyone unwilling to redo their setup after switching
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
Medium-heavy gauge
Higher tension than a standard set. More volume and attack, less give when you bend.
Detail 03
Steel core under nickel plating
Magnetic enough to drive pickups hard. Output stays strong compared to non-magnetic alloys.
Detail 04
Wound lower strings
The plating wears at the frets over time. Tone dulls before the string actually breaks.
Detail 05
Single set
One guitar's worth. Buying several sets at once is cheaper per set if you change strings often.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Heavier gauge means more neck tension — truss rod and intonation likely need adjusting
- 02Nut slots may need filing if the thicker strings bind
- 03One set only; no picks, winder, or cutters included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauges are in this set?
It's Dunlop's medium-heavy nickel-plated steel set. Check the package for the exact string-by-string gauges before ordering.
02Will these fit my guitar without changes?
Usually, but the extra tension often calls for a truss rod tweak and re-intonation. Thicker strings can also bind in tight nut slots.
03Are these good for drop tunings?
Yes. The heavier gauge keeps the low strings tight when detuned instead of going slack and rattling.
04How do nickel-plated strings compare to pure nickel?
Nickel-plated steel is brighter with more attack. Pure nickel is warmer and smoother. Plated is the more common modern choice.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Medium Heavy
