Detail 01
Plain steel, unwound
No wrap wire. Used for the top strings, where a wound core would be too stiff and thick.
Product detailSKU #1274034478233
D'AddarioPL011-5 Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single plain .011 steel string for electric guitar. Replacement for a broken high E, or for building a custom gauge set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a snapped high E without opening a full set
- Building a custom hybrid gauge from single strings
- Keeping spares in the case for gigs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a complete set — this is one string
- Players who want a lighter .009 or .010 high E
- Acoustic players wanting a bronze-wound tone
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
.011 gauge
Heavier than the common .010 high E. More tension, stiffer bends, fuller output.
Detail 03
Single string
One string per pack, not a set. Buy five more or a full set to restring completely.
Detail 04
Electric guitar string
Steel core reads well on magnetic pickups. Works on acoustic in a pinch, but the tone won't match a bronze set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is one string, not a six-string set
- 02Mixing one .011 into a .010 set changes string-to-string tension balance
- 03Check which position you need — .011 is a common high E or a B in lighter sets
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many strings come in this pack?
One. This is a single plain .011 string, sold for replacements and custom gauge combinations.
02Which string position is a .011?
Usually the high E in an 11-gauge set, or the B string in a set that starts at .009 or .010.
03Will a .011 high E feel much stiffer than a .010?
Yes. Higher tension means harder bends and a firmer feel, with a bit more output and low-end thickness.
04Can I use this on an acoustic guitar?
Physically yes — plain steel top strings are similar. But it won't match the feel or tone of a bronze acoustic set.
