Detail 01
Pure nickel wrap
Softer and warmer than nickel-plated steel. Less high-end sizzle, smoother midrange, quieter under the fingers.
Product detailSKU #1273888004029
Fender3150R Original Bullets Pure Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - Regular
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Pure nickel wound electric strings with bullet-end ball ends, regular gauge. Built for Fender-style tremolos and players chasing vintage warmth.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fender tremolo bridges where bullet ends seat properly
- Players wanting a warmer, less bright top end
- Vintage-voiced setups on Strats and Teles
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want bright, cutting modern attack
- Guitars with string-through or top-load bridges not cut for bullets
- Anyone needing extra-light or heavy gauge
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
Bullet ends
Cylindrical ball ends designed to seat in Fender tremolo blocks. Improves tuning stability there, but may not fit other bridges.
Detail 03
Regular gauge
Standard middle-of-the-road set. Comfortable bending without going slinky, holds tune well at standard pitch.
Detail 04
Wound construction
Wound strings only on the lower courses; plain steel on top. Standard electric layout, no flatwound smoothness.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your bridge accepts bullet ends before ordering
- 02Pure nickel sounds duller than nickel-plated — expect a tonal change
- 03Changing gauge from your current set may need truss rod and intonation adjustment
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is a bullet end?
A cylindrical ball end that seats into Fender tremolo blocks instead of a standard round ball. It improves seating and tuning stability on those bridges.
02Will these fit a non-Fender guitar?
Only if the bridge accepts the wider bullet end. Many string-through and stop-tail bridges will not take them.
03How do pure nickel strings sound different?
Warmer and less bright than nickel-plated steel. Softer top end, rounder midrange, closer to older recordings.
04Do I need a setup after switching?
Not if the gauge matches your current set. If you change gauges, expect to check relief and intonation.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Regular
