Detail 01
Pure nickel wrap
Softer top end and less output than nickel-plated steel. Smoother highs, less bite, easier on frets.
Product detailSKU #1273888003783
Fender150M Original Pure Nickel Electric Strings - Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Pure nickel medium-gauge electric set for players who want a warmer, vintage-leaning tone and don't mind a stiffer feel under the fingers.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players chasing warm, rounded tone from single coils
- Blues, jazz and classic rock rhythm work
- Anyone who bends less and strums or comps more
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want bright, cutting attack and high output
- Light-touch benders who fight medium-gauge tension
- Anyone tuning down without adjusting the setup
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 gauge
More tension than a light set. Fuller low end and more volume, but bends take real hand strength.
Detail 03
Electric guitar set
Magnetic core designed for pickups. These do nothing useful on an acoustic-electric with a piezo only.
Detail 04
Under $15
Cheap enough to change often, which matters more for tone than any single string brand choice.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Moving up to medium gauge usually needs truss rod and intonation adjustment
- 02One set of six strings only — no picks, tools or extras
- 03Pure nickel dulls tonally slower but corrodes with sweat like any string
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 the older recipe: warmer, slightly lower output, softer highs. Nickel-plated steel is brighter and more aggressive. Same playing feel, different voice.
02Will medium gauge damage my guitar?
No, but the extra tension pulls the neck forward. Expect to tweak the truss rod and reset intonation after switching from lights.
03Do these work for drop tunings?
Medium gauge holds up better in drop tunings than lights. Down more than a step or two, look at a heavier set instead.
04How long do they last?
Depends entirely on how much you sweat and play. Wipe the strings down after each session and they last considerably longer.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Medium
