Dunlop ELECTRIC STRINGS NICKEL PLATED STEEL UNIT ROUND THREAD 050
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Jim Dunlop
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A 50 gauge for improved tension, sustain, and control
The Jim Dunlop Nickel Plated Steel Roundwound 50 is a roundwound string designed for guitarists seeking a balanced response with a true solid feel. Its nickel coating helps resist oxidation caused by moisture and sweat, allowing for a longer-lasting crisp attack and controlled brightness. The 50 gauge provides greater tension and stability, especially appreciated in down-tuned setups, for precise rhythmic playing, or when a firmer touch is desired. Versatile, it naturally fits into rock, blues, and jazz genres, offering a clean and reliable sonic foundation, ready to handle both pick and fingerstyle playing.
Technical specifications
| Category | Electric single string |
| Draw | 50 |
| Nbr of strings | 1 |
| Spun | round |
| Material | nickel-plated steel |
| Model | Nickel Plated Steel Roundwound 50 |
| Type | roundwound string |
| Protection | increased corrosion resistance |
| Tone | clear and balanced |
| Tuning accuracy | precise and stable intonation |
| Playing feel | comfortable touch |
| Recommended styles | rock, blues, jazz (and other versatile styles) |
| Gauge | 50 |
Questions frequently asked
Does a 50 gauge string suit lower tunings?
The 50 gauge provides more tension and stability, making it suitable for lower tunings. The firmer tension also supports precise rhythmic playing.
What sound does a roundwound nickel-plated steel string produce?
The roundwound nickel-plated steel string delivers a clear and balanced tone. The attack remains crisp, with controlled brightness.
Is the Dunlop Nickel Plated Steel Roundwound 50 sold individually?
This reference includes a single electric string, gauge 50.
Does nickel protect the string against oxidation?
The nickel coating provides increased resistance to corrosion caused by moisture and sweat. It helps preserve the attack and brightness over time. The material specified is nickel-plated steel.
For which styles is a 50 gauge electric string suitable?
This model is suitable for rock, blues, and jazz genres. Its 50 gauge delivers a firmer feel, playable with pick or fingers.



