Detail 01
11-54 gauge
Heavier than a typical 10-46 set. Tuned down a step or more, tension lands close to a normal set at standard pitch.
Product detailSKU #1273887997739
DR StringsDrop Down Tuning Extra Heavy Electric Guitar Strings (11-54)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Extra-heavy 11-54 electric set built for tuning down. For players who live in drop or lowered tunings and want tension back.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drop C, drop B, or C standard on a 25.5" scale guitar
- Heavy riffing where standard sets go floppy when detuned
- Players who pick hard and push strings sharp
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standard E tuning — the tension is stiff and fatiguing
- Benders and vibrato players who want light, fast feel
- Short-scale or vintage-spec necks not set up for heavy 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
Extra heavy across the whole set
The wound strings carry most of the extra mass, so low-string clarity holds up when detuned.
Detail 03
Marketed as drop-tuning specific
Gauge spread is stepped for lowered pitch, not just a scaled-up standard set.
Detail 04
Electric guitar strings
Magnetic pickups need steel-core strings. These work on any electric with standard pickups.
Detail 05
Single set at $11.99
Roughly typical for a boutique-brand electric set. Buying multiples is the usual way to keep spares.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Going up in gauge usually needs a truss rod and intonation adjustment
- 02Nut slots may need filing to fit the thicker plain strings
- 03One set only — no picks, winder, or spares included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a standard electric guitar?
Yes, on a standard six-string electric. The heavier gauges may need nut slots widened and the truss rod adjusted, especially if you're coming from 9s or 10s.
02Can I use them in standard E tuning?
You can, but they'll feel stiff. This set is built so that lowered tunings land at a workable tension; at standard pitch, that means high tension.
03How low can I tune them?
They're intended for drop and lowered tunings. Drop C and C standard are the usual territory for an 11-54 on a 25.5" scale.
04How many strings are in the set?
Six, covering a standard six-string electric. The 7-string Tite-Fit set is a separate item.
