The DR Pure Blues PHR-9 are a set of light-gauge electric guitar strings built around one key construction choice: pure nickel wrap wire wound over a round core. That combination is less common than you might think — most modern strings use hex cores and nickel-plated steel — and it's what gives these their distinctly warm, full character compared to the brighter, snappier feel of standard nickel-plated sets.
The gauges run .009, .011, .016, .024, .032, and .042, landing squarely in light territory. The round core also means the strings have a bit more give and flexibility than you'd expect at this gauge, which translates to smooth bending and easy vibrato. DR makes these by hand in the USA, a slower process than machine winding but one that keeps the wrap consistent across the length of each string.
These strings work on any standard electric guitar — solidbody, semi-hollow, or hollowbody. They're a particularly good match for single-coil pickups, where the pure nickel tends to mellow out any harshness without losing clarity. Humbuckers benefit too, with a rounder, more focused low end.
Product Features:
- Pure nickel wrap wire wound on a round core
- Light gauge: .009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042
- Roundwound construction with ball ends
- Handmade in the USA
- Compatible with standard 6-string electric guitars
- Part of DR's Pure Blues series
Brand: DR Strings
Model: Pure Blues PHR-9
SKU: PHR-9
Condition: New
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