Detail 01
Extra light gauge
The lowest tension in the lineup. Bends almost effortlessly, but frets out easily under a hard pick.
Product detailSKU #1273888005925
GHSExtra Light Burnished Nickel Guitar Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Extra light electric strings with a burnished nickel wrap. For players who want the slickest possible feel and the lightest tension available.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Wide bends and fast vibrato with minimal hand effort
- Players with hand fatigue or joint pain
- Guitars tuned down where standard gauges go floppy
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Heavy pick attack — extra lights choke and rattle
- Players wanting thick, aggressive rhythm tone
- Anyone in standard tuning who likes firm string resistance
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
Burnished nickel wrap
The wrap is polished down, so the surface feels smoother and squeaks less than standard roundwound nickel.
Detail 03
Nickel over steel core
Warmer and less brittle than pure stainless. Sits well with single coils and bright amps.
Detail 04
Smoother wrap surface
Less fret grab when sliding. Also means slightly less bite than a fully rough roundwound.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Set of six strings only, no accessories included
- 02Dropping to extra lights reduces neck pull; truss rod likely needs relief taken out
- 03Lighter strings may buzz on low action setups tuned to standard
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is burnished nickel?
The winding is polished after wrapping, flattening the ridges. You get a smoother feel and less squeak than an untreated roundwound, without going full flatwound.
02Are extra lights too light for standard tuning?
They work, but they feel slack. If you dig in with the pick you will get fret buzz. Consider a heavier gauge for aggressive playing.
03Will these fit a guitar with a locking tremolo?
Yes, they are standard ball-end electric strings. You will need to re-balance the tremolo springs after a gauge change.
04Do these feel like flatwounds?
No. Smoother than a standard roundwound, but you still get roundwound brightness and texture under the fingers.
