Detail 01
.042 gauge
Typically the low E on a 9–42 set, or the A string on a heavier gauge combination.
Product detailSKU #1274034494648
RogueW42 Bulk 12-Pack .042 Nickel Electric Guitar Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Twelve loose .042 nickel wound singles for electric guitar. For replacing one low string repeatedly rather than buying whole sets.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who break the low E on light sets
- Bulk restocking for a repair bench or rehearsal space
- Assembling custom hybrid gauge combinations
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a complete six-string set from one purchase
- Players wanting bright, aggressive stainless steel tone
- Acoustic guitars, where bronze windings suit better
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
Nickel winding
Warmer and smoother under the fingers than stainless steel. Less fret wear, less bite.
Detail 03
Wound construction
Core wire wrapped in nickel. Deeper fundamental than a plain string could give at this pitch.
Detail 04
12-pack, one gauge
All identical. Covers one string position twelve times over, not a graduated set.
Detail 05
Electric guitar string
Magnetically responsive core. Works with any standard magnetic pickup.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This alone will not restring a guitar — five other gauges needed
- 02Check where .042 sits in your preferred set before buying
- 03Wound strings can slip in some locking tuners if trimmed too short
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What position is a .042?
Most commonly the low E on 9–42 electric sets. In heavier sets it can serve as the A string.
02Nickel versus stainless — what changes?
Nickel sounds warmer and feels smoother, with less fret wear. Stainless is brighter and more abrasive.
03Is this a full string set?
No. Twelve identical .042 wound strings. You would need five other gauges to complete a guitar.
04Can I use these on an acoustic?
They will fit and tune, but nickel is voiced for magnetic pickups. Bronze-wound acoustic strings project better unamplified.
