Gibson Brite Wires Electric Guitar Strings, Ultra Light 9-42 Bright crisp attack Nickel plating for long life and added warmth Swedish steel hex core Nickel plating for long life and added warmth Swedish steel hex core "Gauges 9-11-16-24-32-42 Brite Wires from Gibson are specially formulated to give your electric guitar a crisp attack, with the nickel plating adding warmth to the overall tone