Detail 01
Steel hex-shaped core
Provides the core construction beneath the pure-nickel winding.

Independent shopping perspective
For players selecting a .010-.046 custom gauge, this Gibson electric set uses pure-nickel winding on a steel hex core. Silk wrapping at each end eliminates ambient noise. The result is positioned around warm, smooth tone, vintage character, and studio-quality performance—useful when those construction details matter as much as the specified gauge range.

Strong match
What matters in use
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 01
Provides the core construction beneath the pure-nickel winding.
Detail 02
Eliminate ambient noise at the string ends.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It is .010-.046.
The strings use a steel, hex-shaped core.
Reference
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