DR Strings PHR-9/46 Pure Blues Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings, Light to Medium 9-46

Vintage pure nickel tone with easy bends. The DR Pure Blues PHR-9/46 is a 6-string electric guitar set in 9-46 gauge (light to medium).

Why customers choose it

• Vintage warmth: a pure nickel wrap wire on a round core gives a warm, balanced sound with rich overtones.
• Punchy leads, round chords: chords ring out sweet and round, leads have more punch and sustain.
• Holds tuning: the wrap is locked in place for better sustain and tuning stability.
• Fast, fluid feel: compression winding gives a smooth, responsive feel.

Who it is for

Blues, classic rock and vintage-tone players. DR notes that blues guitarist Derek Trucks has used Pure Blues for over 20 years.

Specifications

Good to know

• DR Strings are handmade in Westwood, New Jersey, USA, from American-made core wire, wrap wire and ball ends.
• Round-core DR strings have a small flattened section just past the nut that anchors the wrap wire. If you trim the string between the ball end and this section, first crimp it with a sharp bend – otherwise the string can unwind, go dead and lose intonation.
• Fits a standard 6-string electric guitar; check that the gauge suits your instrument and setup.

FAQ

What gauges are in the PHR-9/46 set?

.009, .011, .016, .026, .036, .046 (9-46).

Pure nickel or nickel-plated – what is the difference?

Pure Blues use a pure nickel wrap for a warmer, vintage sound; DR Tite-Fit use nickel-plated steel for a brighter all-round sound.

Does this series come in other gauges?

Yes. DR makes Pure Blues 6-string sets in 9-42, 9-46, 10-46, 10-52, 11-50 and 12-52. This page is for the PHR-9/46 (9-46) set.