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Double ball end
A ball at both ends instead of a plain tail. The bridge and top clamp grip them; no winding onto a post.
Product detailSKU #1274034477786
D'AddarioESXL110 Steinberger Regular Light Double Ball End Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Double ball end electric set, regular light gauge. For headless guitars that clamp a ball at both ends — a replacement, not an upgrade.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Steinberger and other headless guitars with double-ball hardware
- Keeping a spare set for a gigged headless instrument
- Players staying at standard tuning and standard gauge
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Any guitar with a normal headstock and tuner posts
- Drop tunings that need a heavier low string
- Players who want to mix gauges from single strings
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
Regular light gauge
The common middle gauge — bends easily, still holds pitch under a firm pick attack.
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Electric strings
Steel core for magnetic pickups. On an acoustic they'll sound thin and quiet.
Detail 04
$22.99
Costs more than a standard set because double-ball strings are a small, specialised run.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your guitar actually takes double ball end — most electrics do not
- 02Double-ball strings are cut to a fixed length; check longer-scale instruments fit
- 03Sold as a full set, no single replacement strings
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a normal electric guitar?
No. On a standard headstock the extra ball has nowhere to go. You need a guitar whose hardware clamps a ball at both ends.
02What guitars use double ball end strings?
Headless designs, Steinberger being the common one. If your strings clip in at both ends rather than winding onto tuners, that's the system.
03Is regular light a good default gauge?
Yes. It's the middle of the range — comfortable for bending, stiff enough that standard tuning stays tight.
04Why do these cost more than a standard set?
Double ball end strings are made in far smaller volumes than regular sets, and the extra ball adds a manufacturing step.
