Description
Nickel Round Core
Nickel Round Core combines the warm, vintage voice of Pure Nickel with the lively feel and dynamic response that only round core construction can deliver. The result is a richer, more open tone with exceptional flexibility that responds to every nuance of your playing.
Built for Expressive Playing
Unlike traditional hex-core strings, our round core construction allows the string to vibrate more freely, producing greater harmonic complexity, enhanced sustain, and a noticeably more responsive feel. Wrapped with 100% nickel over premium high-carbon steel round cores, these strings deliver classic warmth with effortless playability.
Why Players Choose Nickel Round Core
- Richer, more open vintage-inspired tone
- Exceptional flexibility for effortless bends and vibrato
- Greater harmonic bloom and sustain
- Extremely touch-sensitive and expressive
- Made in the USA with premium U.S.-sourced materials
Choose Your Gauge
Lighter gauges provide easier bending and a more effortless feel, while heavier gauges deliver greater output, stronger attack, and increased sustain. Choose the gauge that best complements your guitar, tuning, and playing style.
Electric String Gauges
| Set | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | Nickname |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-38 | .008 | .011 | .014 | .022 | .030 | .038 | 8’s |
| Extra Light 9-42 | .009 | .011 | .016 | .024 | .032 | .042 | 9’s |
| 9-46 | .009 | .011 | .016 | .026 | .036 | .046 | 9/10 Hybrid |
| 9.5-44 | .0095 | .0115 | .016 | .024 | .034 | .044 | XL+ 9.5 |
| 9.5-46 | .0095 | .0115 | .016 | .026 | .036 | .046 | STMB+ 9.5 |
| 10-42 | .010 | .013 | .017 | .024 | .032 | .042 | 10/9 Hybrid |
| Perfect 10s | .010 | .0125 | .0165 | .026 | .036 | .046 | Our Special 10s |
| Light 10-46 | .010 | .013 | .017 | .026 | .036 | .046 | 10’s |
| 10-48 | .010 | .013 | .017 | .028 | .038 | .048 | 10/11 Hybrid |
| 10-52 | .010 | .013 | .017 | .030 | .042 | .052 | Fat Bottom 10s |
| 10-54 | .010 | .013 | .017 | .032 | .042 | .054 | Heavy Bottom 10s |
| Medium 11-48 | .011 | .014 | .018 | .028 | .038 | .048 | 11’s |
| 11-50 | .011 | .014 | .018 | .028 | .038 | .050 | Heavy 11’s |
American String Craftsmanship
Every set of American String guitar strings is built on more than a century of American string-making expertise. From premium U.S.-sourced materials to complete manufacturing control, every detail is engineered to deliver superior tone, exceptional feel, and long-lasting performance.
Ideal For
Nickel Round Core is the choice for players who shape every note with their hands. Whether you’re bending blues leads, adding expressive vibrato, exploring classic rock, Americana, or jazz, Nickel Round Core responds effortlessly to every nuance of your playing with a richer, more open voice, exceptional flexibility, and remarkable touch sensitivity.
