Detail 01
Pure nickel wound
The strings use pure-nickel winding over a steel, hex-shaped core.
Product detailSKU #1500000324026
GibsonLes Paul Premium Electric Guitar Strings .009-.042 Light
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gibson’s Les Paul Premium set is a light-gauge electric-guitar string set in .009–.042. Each string combines a steel hex-shaped core with pure-nickel winding, and the ends are silk wrapped to eliminate ambient noise. It is a straightforward choice when you want the specified light gauge and this particular nickel-wound, silk-ended construction.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Electric-guitar setups calling for a .009–.042 light-gauge string set.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a gauge other than the supplied .009–.042 light set.
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
Silk-wrapped ends
The ends are designed to eliminate ambient noise.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that .009–.042 is the gauge you want before restringing.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauge is this set?
It is a light .009–.042 electric-guitar string set.
02What are the strings made with?
They have steel hex-shaped cores with pure-nickel winding and silk-wrapped ends.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Body Shape
- Single cutaway
