Detail 01
Burnished (polished) roundwound
The winding ridges are ground down, so the surface feels closer to flat. Cuts squeak while keeping most roundwound attack.
Product detailSKU #1273888005981
GHSBNR-M Burnished Nickel Medium Electric Guitar Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium-gauge electric set with the roundwound windings polished smooth. For players who want roundwound brightness without the finger squeak.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording, where string noise gets picked up by the mic
- Players who slide positions constantly and hate squeak
- Rhythm work needing medium-gauge tension and grip
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting maximum top-end zing from raw roundwounds
- Light-gauge benders — medium takes more hand strength
- Jazz players after true flatwound thump
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
Higher tension than light sets: firmer under the pick, better tuning stability, harder to bend a full step.
Detail 03
Nickel wrap wire
Warmer and rounder than stainless steel, with softer highs and less abrasion on the frets.
Detail 04
Smoother surface
Less texture for grime to collect in, so the strings often stay feeling fresh a bit longer.
Detail 05
Single-set packaging
One six-string set. Buy a couple if you want spares — this is not a bulk box.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Six-string electric only — will not work on bass or acoustic guitars
- 02Moving up to medium from light needs truss rod and intonation adjustment
- 03Nut slots cut for light strings may bind and need filing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does burnished mean?
The roundwound outer winding is polished down so the ridges are flattened. The string feels smoother under your fingers and squeaks far less on slides.
02Are these the same as flatwounds?
No. Flatwounds use a flat ribbon winding and sound noticeably darker. These are roundwounds with a polished surface, so they keep more brightness and attack.
03Will medium gauge fit my guitar?
Any standard six-string electric takes them, but a guitar set up for light strings needs a truss rod adjustment and an intonation reset. Check the nut slots for binding.
04Do these last longer than regular roundwounds?
Often yes. The polished surface traps less sweat and dirt in the windings, so they tend to hold their tone somewhat longer than raw roundwounds.
