Detail 01
7-string set
Includes the extra low string for extended-range guitars. Won't fit a standard six-string bridge and nut layout.
Product detailSKU #1273887997768
DR StringsExtra Life BKE7-9 Black Beauties Coated Light Electric Guitar Strings - 7 String Set
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Coated light-gauge set for seven-string electrics, with a black finish. For extended-range players who want strings to last longer between changes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Seven-string players who sweat through uncoated sets fast
- Gigging where restringing between shows is impractical
- Players wanting a black-string look on stage
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Six-string guitars — this set includes a seventh string
- Players who want maximum brightness from fresh roundwounds
- Anyone chasing very heavy low-B tension; this is a light set
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
Coated
Polymer layer blocks sweat and skin oil from the winding, so tone holds longer at the cost of some initial brightness.
Detail 03
Light gauge
Lower tension, easier bends and softer feel. The low B may feel loose depending on your scale length.
Detail 04
Black finish
Cosmetic coating on the strings. Some players find the surface feels slicker than bare nickel underfoot.
Detail 05
Electric guitar set
Steel core for magnetic pickups. Not for acoustic or classical instruments.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Seven strings only — buying this for a six-string leaves one spare
- 02Light gauge low B can feel slack on shorter scale sevens
- 03Black coating can flake at fret contact points over time
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will a light gauge low B be too floppy?
Depends on scale length. On 26.5" and longer it usually holds. On a 25.5" seven-string, a light low B can feel slack for low tunings.
02Does the coating change the tone?
Slightly. Coated strings trade a little top-end sparkle for a longer usable life. The tradeoff is a tone that stays consistent rather than starting bright and dying fast.
03Does the black color wear off?
The coating wears at contact points over time — frets, pick area. It's cosmetic wear and doesn't stop the strings working.
04Can I use these on a six-string?
You'd have one unused string, and the gauges are chosen for a seven-string spread. Buy a six-string set instead.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- 7 String Set
- Color Finish
- Black
