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Gauges 10-13-17-26-36-46.

Gibson Strings reinvented the modern guitar string by going back to the days of using only the finest pure nickel wire and slowly wrapping it over the highest quality Swedish steel hex core for maximum strength and stability. The warm, full tone gives your electric guitar a solid new voice. These strings are the favorite with top players around the world!

All Gibson strings are bench tested and builder approved to bring the best sound possible out of your instrument.
Gibson VR10 Vintage Reissue Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - Light
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    4

    26 Reviews

    73%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend

    I'll put Gibson's on my Gibson.

    Most Liked Positive Review

    5

    Amazing Strings

    I have been using these strings ever since I got my Gibson SG about 2 years ago, and I have to say, they are the best I've played so far. I've used plenty of other strings, Ernie ball, DiMarzio, Dunlop, and even Fender strings that usually don't last over a week. These strings however are amazing, great bending, and they feel great for weeks after most other strings get worn out or break. So far I've had these on my SG for weeks, where as on my strat i put on Fender bullets. The Fender bullets high e have broken 5 times, and the strings are worn out, but on my Gibson, the strings seem hardly a week old. I highly adise you to buy these strings for any guitar that you have, you won't be sorry.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

    1

    Like Fender 150R vintage pure nickel better

    I usually use Fender vintage pure nickel 150R 10s. Wanted to give these a shot. Very stiff strings compared to the Fenders. These felt more like steel strings. They left my fingers hurting after only a short period of playing. Also much brighter than the fenders. I use the pure nickel strings to dial down the brightness, but these turned up the brightness, at least compared to the fender pure nickels. I believe these are quite overpriced based on my experience with them. I'll stick to the Fender 150R strings

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    Best Uses
    1. Practicing11
    2. Concerts7
    3. Back-Up6
    4. Performance1
    5. Recording1
    Cons
    1. Less sustain and sing than nickel wrapped.1
    2. Not bright.1
    3. Poor Tone Quality1
    4. Bright for Pure Nickel1
    5. Too Stiff1
    Describe Yourself
    1. Experienced9
    2. Professional Musician5
    3. Novice2
    Pros
    1. Good Tone11
    2. Consistent9
    3. Long Life6
    4. Well Built / Quality6
    5. Warm tone.1

    Reviewed by 26 customers

    • Definitely continue to buy this product many times over.

      5

      submitted6 years ago

      byJay

      fromChina Grove, NC

      I used Ernie Balls slinkys for about 30 years and Noticed a lot of fret ware in short periods of time. Since I switched over to the Gibson Vintage 10's I don't see the fret ware like in the past. In fact it is very minimal ware and less maintenance on the frets.

    • I'll put Gibson's on my Gibson.

      5

      submitted6 years ago

      byGibson Cage

      fromNashville

      I really like the sound of them on my ES 335 had a really great tone on the vintage amps I like.

    • Great strings for my Les Paul. They provide great sound.

      5

      submitted6 years ago

      byTL

      fromFort Worth, TX

      Very good buy for cost.

    • Fantastic for vintage, warm sound. But...

      5

      submitted6 years ago

      bySchulz

      fromCypress Texas

      I have four LPs. I bought the 9s and 10s to make a hybrid set as 2018 Gibson Traditionals came that way and I rather liked it. Tried the full 10 to 46 set first. It was eye opening how warm and consistent these strings are. My LP changed character. It leaned more towards an old mellow tele sound but with more presence. I never change settings on my amps. I adjust the guitar tone and volume instead as my amps are right in the perfect 'window'. These strings are wonderful for a warm sound, but I like the Marshall/Gibson break up. I am no metal head but love playing on that line of clean yet dirty that lasts forever. The sound is much like I plugged into my Vox AC15C. While that sound is hugely attractive to many. It was not what I wanted personally. I like leaving my amps and changing guitar or turning on an Oxblood or Tumnus Deluxe if needed for more push. I found that I just left the Tumnus on always with these strings. So it's a more than subtle difference to me. I have an LP with BB1 and BB2s for mellow. The other LPs and Sheraton have higher outputs and these strings, while great sounding, took the bite away. The tone, the voice, is nice I must reiterate. If you have a Telecaster or Strat that you think is too bright or too chimey, these may be the perfect strings for you! If you like gain, then get the Daddario XLs. I did get these strings for a LPJr to see what happens there with P90s that can scorch sometimes. I may like them then. Great strings. Worth trying if you want a mellow tone that still rocks. I gave a five because they are good strings—-but for a certain characteristic.

    • They're only guitar strings, get a life.

      3

      submitted6 years ago

      byHemi Gindrinks

      fromAugusta, GA

      I've been using guitar strings for over 50 years.

    • Pass

      2

      submitted6 years ago

      bySam

      fromReading, PA

      Go with Earnies instead

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    • submitted4 years ago

      asked byWhimsical Walt

      fromLititz, PA

      Are these strings (and the VR11's) being discontinued?

      Open Reply - Thomas
      I’m sorry, we don’t have that information available .