Detail 01
Extra heavy gauge
Thickest tier in a normal range. Holds pitch under hard picking and stays tight when tuned well below standard.
Product detailSKU #1273887997836
DR StringsDimebag Darrell DBG-11 Extra Heavy Hi-Voltage Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Extra-heavy electric guitar set from DR's Dimebag Darrell Hi-Voltage line. For down-tuned playing that needs high tension, at a low price per set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drop tunings that go slack with standard-gauge strings
- Heavy rhythm playing where string flap kills clarity
- Players who dig in hard and push strings sharp
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standard tuning on a light-touch guitar — tension is very high
- Players who bend frequently or play fast lead lines
- Anyone unwilling to redo setup after switching gauge
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.
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DBG-11 designation
The 11 points to an .011 top string, meaning noticeably more resistance than the .009 or .010 sets most guitars ship with.
Detail 03
Electric guitar set
Built for magnetic pickups. The wound strings use a steel core that drives a pickup, unlike acoustic bronze.
Detail 04
$12.99 per set
At the low end for electric strings. Cheap enough to change often, which matters more than any single set's life.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Jumping to extra heavy needs a truss rod and intonation check afterward
- 02Nut slots may need filing to seat the thicker strings without binding
- 03Set only — no picks, winder, or cutters in the package
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these work in standard tuning?
Yes, but tension is high. Bends take real effort and the neck will pull forward more than with lighter gauges. Most players use extra heavy for down-tuned setups.
02Do I need a setup after installing these?
Plan on it. A large gauge jump changes neck relief and intonation, and thicker strings may not drop into existing nut slots cleanly.
03Will they fit a floating tremolo?
Only after retensioning. Heavier strings pull the bridge forward, so the spring claw needs adjusting to level the trem again.
04What is the top string gauge?
The DBG-11 name points to an .011 high E, with the rest of the set scaled up to match in the extra heavy range.
