Rotosound Pure PN11 Nickel 1148
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The "British Rock" Tone Serving Blues, Rockabilly, and Vintage Pickups
Since 1958, Rotosound has established itself as an iconic brand on the British and European scene, associated with major artists and bands who shaped the rock sound. The Pure Nickels series continues this tradition: a warm, mid-rich tone that highlights vintage pickups and guitars with a classic temperament. With the PN11 Medium 11-48 set, you gain body, attack stability, and presence, while maintaining a soft and pleasant playing feel for picking, controlled bends, and full rhythms.
Technical specifications
| Format | standard | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Type of cord attachment | Without | Color | Grey |
| Category | electric | ||
| Type | electric guitar strings | Compatibility | perfect for vintage pickups |
| Series | Rotosound Pure Nickels | Comfort | very soft playing feel, easy to strum |
| Material | pure nickel, 100% pure nickel | Preservation | protects fingers and frets |
| Sound | warm tone | Set Gauge | PN11 Medium.011,.014,.018,.028w,.038w,.048w |
| Recommended Uses | blues, rockabilly | Other Gauges Mentioned | PN9 Super Light.009,.011,.016,.024w,.032w,.042w |
Questions frequently asked
What is the gauge of the Rotosound Pure PN11 Nickel 1148 strings?
The PN11 Medium set features a gauge of .011-.048 for 6-string electric guitar. It offers more body and attack stability than a lighter gauge.
Are these pure nickel strings suitable for vintage pickups?
The 100% pure nickel winding is stated to be particularly suited for vintage pickups. The sound is described as warm and rich in mids, in a classic guitar tone range.
For which styles are the Pure Nickels PN11 recommended?
This set is recommended for blues and rockabilly. Its British rock tone also suits full rhythm playing and fingerpicking.
Are the PN11 11-48 strings flexible enough for bends?
Despite the medium gauge of .011-.048, the series claims a very flexible playing feel. Controlled bends and pick attack are thus favored. The pure nickel is also said to preserve fingers and frets.
What other gauge is available in the Rotosound Pure Nickels series?
The series also offers the PN10 Regular set in .010, .013, .017, .025w, .036w, and .046w.



