Detail 01
Flatwound
Ribbon wrap instead of round wire. Glassy under the fingers, no squeak, darker and more compressed tone.
Product detailSKU #1273887997760
DR StringsLegend Medium Flatwound Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Flatwound electric strings in medium gauge. For players who want a smooth, dark feel with no finger squeak — jazz, soul, rockabilly territory.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz box and hollowbody players wanting thump over jangle
- Recording where fret squeak shows up in the track
- Players who slide constantly and hate string noise
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Rock and blues players wanting bite and harmonic overtones
- Anyone used to light gauge — mediums fight back on bends
- Bright modern tones; flatwounds roll off the top end
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
Higher tension than the usual light set. Firmer feel, more low-end push, harder bends.
Detail 03
Electric guitar set
Steel core meant for magnetic pickups. Not a substitute for acoustic bronze strings.
Detail 04
Flat surface
Less contact grit means slower fret wear, and flats usually outlast rounds before going dull.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Higher tension may need truss rod and intonation adjustment after switching
- 02Flats resist bending — check your action and relief afterward
- 03Single set of six strings; nothing else included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will flatwounds work on my Strat or Tele?
Yes. Any electric with magnetic pickups. Expect a darker, smoother tone than roundwounds, with less high-end sparkle and no finger squeak when you slide.
02Do flatwounds last longer than roundwounds?
Usually. The smooth surface traps less sweat and grime in the winding, so they hold tone longer, though they cost more per set.
03Are these hard to bend?
Medium gauge flats have noticeably more tension than light roundwounds. Bends take more hand strength. Fine for chording and jazz lines, less so for big blues bends.
04Do I need a setup after switching?
Likely. Going from lights to mediums adds tension, which pulls the neck and shifts intonation. Check relief and saddle position after the strings settle.
