Detail 01
Bullet end instead of a ball end
The brass sleeve seats into the tremolo block itself. Better string-to-body coupling and less slippage on Fender-style bridges.
Product detailSKU #1273888004198
Fender3250LR Super Bullets Nickel-Plated Steel Bullet End Electric Guitar Strings - Light Regular
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Nickel-plated steel electric guitar strings in a light gauge, 9-42, with Fender's bullet ball ends. Cheapest of Fender's electric sets.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Strats and Teles with vintage-style through-body or synchronized tremolo bridges
- Players who bend a lot and want low string tension
- Restringing a spare or backup guitar without spending much
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars with top-loading or through-body bridges not cut for bullet ends
- Drop tunings — light gauge goes floppy below standard
- Players who want the warmer, softer feel of pure nickel
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
Nickel-plated steel wrap
Brighter and more cutting than pure nickel, with more magnetic output. The common modern electric string sound.
Detail 03
Light gauge
Easier bends and vibrato, less finger fatigue. Trades some low-end thickness and pick attack for playability.
Detail 04
Regular tension across the set
Balanced feel string to string, so the wound strings do not feel stiff against the plain ones.
Detail 05
Plain steel unwound G string
Standard for electric sets. Makes G-string bends easy but the G can sound thinner than the wound B below it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your bridge — bullet ends need a Fender-style block, not every bridge accepts them
- 02Single set only. No picks, no winder, no cleaning cloth
- 03Stretch each string in by hand after installing or it will drift sharp for days
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will bullet end strings work on any guitar?
No. They're made for Fender-style tremolo blocks and vintage bridges. On other bridges the wider bullet may not seat in the string hole. Check your bridge before ordering.
02What gauge are these?
Light gauge. Lightest strings in the set are thinnest, wound strings step up from there. Easier to bend than medium sets.
03What's the difference between 3250 and 3150?
The 3250 uses nickel-plated steel — brighter, more output. The 3150 uses vintage nickel — warmer and smoother. Same bullet end on both.
04Can I use these for drop tuning?
Not ideal. Light gauge loses tension quickly when you tune down. A medium or heavier set holds pitch better below standard.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Light Regular
