Detail 01
Coated
A polymer layer blocks sweat and skin oil from the winding, extending usable life well past an uncoated set.
Product detailSKU #1273887997690
DR StringsExtra Life BKE-12 Black Beauties Extra Heavy Coated Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Extra-heavy coated electric set with a black finish. For down-tuned, hard-hitting players who want strings that survive sweat and long gigs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Down-tuned riffing that needs maximum string tension
- Players whose sweat kills uncoated strings in days
- Anyone wanting black strings to match dark hardware
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead players doing wide bends and vibrato
- Beginners — extra heavy is punishing on untrained fingers
- Purists who dislike the slicker feel of coated strings
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 gauge
The stiffest option here. Stays tight in low tunings under aggressive picking, but bending takes real hand strength.
Detail 03
Black finish
The coating carries the color. It can shed visible flecks on the fretboard and pickups as it wears.
Detail 04
Electric guitar strings
Steel core with a magnetic wrap for electric pickups. The coating does not block pickup response.
Detail 05
$11.99
Coated sets usually run above uncoated. This sits low enough that the added lifespan pays for itself.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Six strings only. No picks, winder or cutters included.
- 02Extra heavy gauge needs truss rod, intonation and often nut slot adjustment.
- 03Coating adds diameter; tight nut slots may need widening to avoid binding.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the black coating rub off?
Coated strings wear where you fret and pick. Expect visible marks over time and some flecks on the fretboard as the coating breaks down.
02Do coated strings sound different?
Slightly less bright than uncoated when brand new, but they hold that tone far longer instead of dulling within a week.
03Is extra heavy too much for standard tuning?
For most players, yes. Extra heavy in standard tuning feels very stiff. It makes more sense tuned down a step or lower.
04Will these fit my guitar?
Any standard six-string electric, but check the nut slots and bridge saddles. Extra heavy plus coating means noticeably thicker strings.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
