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Pure nickel wrap
Softer and less magnetic than nickel-plated steel, so the top end is rounder and output slightly lower.
Product detailSKU #1273888004350
Fender150R Original Pure Nickel Electric Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Pure nickel electric guitar strings from Fender. For players who want a softer, warmer top end than standard nickel-plated steel.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Vintage-voiced single-coil rigs where brightness needs taming
- Blues and jazz players who want less string zing
- Anyone finding nickel-plated sets too harsh
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting maximum brightness and cut
- Heavy modern styles needing a stiff, aggressive attack
- Anyone who needs high output for magnetic pickup drive
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
Electric guitar strings
Built for magnetic pickups. They won't drive an acoustic properly — that needs bronze.
Detail 03
Nickel feel under the fingers
Slicker and warmer to the touch than steel-wound sets, with less fret noise when sliding.
Detail 04
Around $13
Standard price for a specialty wrap. Buying multiple sets at once is worth it if you change often.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One set per pack — stock up if you change strings often
- 02Pure nickel wears faster than plated steel, so expect shorter bright life
- 03Switching gauges may require truss rod and intonation adjustment
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 wire. Plated steel has a steel core wrap with nickel coating — brighter, louder, stiffer feeling.
02Can I use these on an acoustic guitar?
No. Acoustic guitars need bronze or phosphor bronze strings to project properly. These are wound for magnetic pickups.
03Will these fit a 24.75" scale guitar?
Yes. Electric sets are cut long enough for both 24.75" and 25.5" scale instruments.
04Do I need to adjust my guitar after switching?
Only if you change gauge. Same gauge means same tension, so the setup stays put. Different gauge means checking relief and intonation.
