Detail 01
.009 to .050 gauge
A hybrid set. Top strings as light as a standard 9 set, bottom strings closer to an 11 set. Bends stay easy, low end stays tight.
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DR StringsDimebag Darrell DBG-9/50 Signature Hi-Voltage Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Signature electric set, .009 to .050. Light on top, heavy on the bottom — built for high-gain rhythm playing with easy lead bends.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Metal and hard rock players who want tight low strings
- Drop tunings on the low E without floppiness
- Players who bend on the top strings but chug on the bottom
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want even tension across all six strings
- Clean jazz or fingerstyle tones
- Anyone who dislikes rebalancing a floating tremolo for mismatched gauges
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
Heavy bottom, light top
Uneven tension by design. The low strings resist high-gain flub; the high strings still bend a step and a half without a fight.
Detail 03
Electric guitar set
Steel core, works with any magnetic pickup. Not for acoustic or nylon-string instruments.
Detail 04
Signature set
A specific gauge combination packaged as one set, so you don't have to buy singles to build a heavy-bottom setup yourself.
Detail 05
$12.99 per set
Standard single-set price. Cheap enough to keep spares in the case, which matters if you break strings often.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Uneven gauges change truss rod relief — check neck and intonation after installing
- 02Floating tremolos need spring adjustment when tension changes
- 03Set only; no tools, winder, or cutters included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauges are in this set?
.009 on the high E through .050 on the low E — a light-top, heavy-bottom hybrid rather than a straight 9 or 10 set.
02Can I use these in drop tunings?
Yes. The .050 low string is the reason this set exists — it keeps the bottom end tight when you drop the sixth string down.
03Will these work on a Floyd Rose guitar?
Yes, but expect to rebalance the tremolo springs. The overall tension differs from a standard set, so the bridge will sit at a different angle.
04How are these different from a regular 9 set?
The three high strings are the same feel. The low strings are noticeably thicker, so palm-muted low notes stay defined under distortion.
