Detail 01
Light gauge
Lower tension than medium. Easier bends and vibrato, slightly less low-end push, more prone to fret buzz.
Product detailSKU #1273888006023
GHSLight Burnished Nickel Guitar Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Light-gauge burnished nickel electric strings from GHS at a low price. For players who want a smooth-feeling string that stays easy to bend.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who slide a lot and dislike squeak from wound strings
- Bending-heavy playing on a standard-scale electric
- Restocking a regular string budget without much cost
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drop tunings, where light gauge goes slack and rattles
- Players wanting maximum brightness from plated steel
- Acoustic or bass guitars
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 winding
Wound surface is polished down, so it feels smoother under the fingers and reduces squeak when you shift positions.
Detail 03
Nickel wrap
Softer on frets than stainless steel, and warmer sounding. Less magnetically hot than steel-heavy strings.
Detail 04
Electric-only construction
Built for magnetic pickups. On an acoustic these will sound thin and quiet.
Detail 05
$13.34
Mid-range for a set. You are paying for the burnishing process, not for exotic alloys.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Coming from a heavier gauge, expect to retune and possibly reset intonation
- 02String height may need lowering slightly as tension drops
- 03Smooth-wound strings tend to feel slicker than a standard round wound
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit my Strat/Les Paul?
Yes. These are standard electric guitar strings and work on any standard-scale six-string electric with a conventional bridge.
02What does burnished mean?
The wound strings are polished after winding, flattening the ridges of the wrap wire. The result feels smoother and cuts down finger squeak.
03Are these good for drop tuning?
Not really. Light gauge loses tension quickly when you tune down, so the low strings go floppy and buzz.
04Do these work on a floating tremolo?
Yes, but changing gauge alters spring balance. If you switch from a heavier set, expect to adjust the tremolo claw screws.
