Detail 01
Nickel-plated steel
Steel core and wrap with nickel plating. Magnetic enough for normal pickup output, slightly brighter than pure nickel.
Product detailSKU #1273888004104
Fender250R Super 250 Nickel-Plated Steel Electric Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Nickel-plated steel electric guitar strings from Fender's standard line. A low-cost restring for any six-string electric.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players restringing a working electric on a tight budget
- Buying several sets at once for regular changes
- Anyone wanting a familiar, middle-of-the-road electric string
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Acoustic guitars — these are electric strings, wrong construction
- Bass players; this is a six-string set
- Players chasing a specific gauge not offered here
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
Roundwound
Ridged wrap you can feel under the fingers. Grippier for bends, and it produces finger squeak when sliding.
Detail 03
Electric-specific
Built for magnetic pickups. On an acoustic they will sound thin because there is no bronze wrap for acoustic projection.
Detail 04
Fender 250R designation
The R in Fender's 250 series indicates the regular gauge within that line, not a specialty or hybrid set.
Detail 05
Price under $12
Cheap enough to change strings on schedule rather than stretching a dead set for months.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One set only — restringing two guitars needs two packs
- 02No string winder, cutters, or tuner included
- 03Check your guitar's current gauge; changing it may need a truss rod tweak
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these work on my acoustic?
No. These are electric strings with a nickel-plated steel wrap. Acoustics need bronze or phosphor bronze strings to project properly through the soundboard.
02How many strings come in the pack?
A standard six-string electric set — one string per position, low E through high E.
03Do I need to adjust anything after changing strings?
If you stay at the same gauge, just tune up and stretch them in. Moving to a heavier or lighter gauge changes neck tension and may need a setup.
04How often should I replace them?
When they go dull, feel gritty, or stop holding tune. Heavy players may change monthly; occasional players get several months per set.
