Detail 01
Drop-down tuning design
Gauges chosen so tension stays usable after you tune below standard, instead of the low strings going slack and buzzing.
Product detailSKU #1273887997909
DR StringsDrop-Down Tuning Medium Guitar Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium-gauge electric set built for down-tuned playing. For guitarists who tune below standard and want strings that stay tight there.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitars kept in drop or lowered tunings full time
- Players whose standard sets go floppy when tuned down
- A dedicated down-tuned guitar in a multi-guitar setup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players staying in standard tuning, where these feel stiff
- Acoustic guitars — these are electric strings
- Anyone wanting the lightest possible feel for fast bending
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
Medium gauge
More mass than a light set. That mass is what keeps a down-tuned string tight enough to fret cleanly.
Detail 03
Electric guitar strings
Steel and nickel construction that a magnetic pickup reads. Not for acoustic use.
Detail 04
6-string set
Restrings a standard electric in one go. No single strings to buy separately.
Detail 05
$11.99
Standard single-set pricing. Cheap enough to keep a backup in the case.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Heavier strings may not fit existing nut slots — filing is sometimes needed
- 02Expect to reset intonation and possibly truss rod after switching
- 03Tuned to standard these feel noticeably stiffer than a regular set
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What tunings are these for?
Tunings below standard, including drop tunings. The heavier gauges hold tension where a normal set would go slack.
02Can I use these in standard tuning?
Yes, but they will feel stiff and bends take more effort. A regular medium set suits standard tuning better.
03Will I need a setup after installing?
Plan on it. Changing gauge and tuning together shifts neck relief and intonation. Check both.
04Do these fit any electric guitar?
They fit standard electrics. On guitars with tight nut slots or a locking tremolo, check clearance for the heavier low strings first.
