1 DUNLOP STRING LAB NICKEL WOUND
As well as making picks and more than a few iconic pedals, Jim Dunlop has over 50 years under its string-making belt. Its Nickel Wound series offers a straightforward, reliable string set boasting “crisp highs, aggressive mids and focused low-end” that works well for a range of styles. They start with gauges as light as 0.007 to 0.038 and extend to heavy 0.013 to 0.056, with plenty of custom gauge options in between.
PRICE: £8.99 WEBSITE: www.jimdunlop.com
2 ROTOSOUND PURE NICKELS
Some people like nouvelle cuisine, others prefer classic; Rotosound’s Pure Nickels are the tonal equivalent of a Sunday roast. Designed to deliver a warm, vintage sound that will play well with bright pickups, they offer an old-school response and durable lifespan that blues and classic rock players will love. From Super Light (9-42) to Medium (11-48) gauges, string ’em up, stretch ’em in and bask in the rich tone of yesteryear.
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