XL Pure Nickel is our vintage electric string set, designed to embody the vibe of the ‘50s. In that early era of electric guitar, pure nickel was the main alloy used in electric guitar strings. Made with a high carbon steel core and pure nickel wrap wire, these electric strings revive the rich, clean tones heard in early blues, rock & roll, and country music. This 11-48 Medium gauge set provides increased volume, with slightly more tension and resistance.

• Gauges: .011, .014, .018, .027, .037, .048
• Pure nickel wrap wire looks to blues, rock, surf, and country tones of the '50s and '60s
• Yields a warmer, smoother response compared to nickel-plated steel
• Precision hex core delivers superior intonation and stability
• Digitally controlled winding machines ensure consistency from set to set