Detail 01
Half round
Roundwound wire ground flat on the outside. Smoother feel and less squeak, but keeps more brightness than a true flatwound.
Product detailSKU #1274034478067
D'AddarioEHR320 Half Round Super Light Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Half-round electric strings in super light gauge, ground smooth after winding. For players who want less finger noise than roundwounds without going full flatwound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz and clean-tone players bothered by squeak on position shifts
- Recording sessions where string noise gets picked up
- Players who find flatwounds too stiff and dull
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Rock and metal players wanting bright, aggressive roundwound bite
- Heavy benders and drop tunings — super light goes slack
- Anyone needing maximum sustain and harmonic overtones
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Super light gauge
Lowest tension of the common sets. Easy bending, light touch, but flops under hard picking or low tunings.
Detail 03
Electric guitar strings
Steel-based and magnetic, so they work with pickups. Not for acoustic or classical guitars.
Detail 04
Ground smooth surface
Less abrasive against frets than standard roundwounds, which slows fret wear on frequent players.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One set only — no picks, winder, or cutters included
- 02Gauge change from your current set may need truss rod and intonation adjustment
- 03Half rounds break in darker over the first few hours of play
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are half round strings the same as flatwound?
No. Flatwounds are wound with flat ribbon wire. Half rounds start as roundwounds and get ground down, so they sit between the two — smoother than round, brighter than flat.
02Will these fit my guitar?
They fit standard electric guitars with normal scale lengths. Super light is the lightest common gauge, so check your guitar handles the lower tension without buzz.
03Do they reduce finger squeak?
Yes, that's the main reason to buy them. The ground surface cuts the sliding noise that roundwounds make on the wound strings.
04Can I use these on an acoustic?
They're built for electric guitar. On an acoustic they'll sound thin and quiet since acoustics rely on bronze windings for volume and tone.
