Detail 01
Extra heavy gauge
Highest tension option here. Holds pitch in drop tunings but takes real hand strength for bends and vibrato.
Product detailSKU #1273887997717
DR StringsTite-Fit EH-11 Extra Heavy Nickel Plated Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Extra-heavy nickel-plated electric guitar strings. Built for drop tunings and players who want maximum tension and attack.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drop and down-tuned guitars that go slack on lighter strings
- Heavy picking styles where lighter strings buzz out
- Baritone-style low tunings on a standard-scale electric
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who bend a lot — extra heavy fights you on bends
- Standard-tuning setups that don't need the added tension
- Vintage guitars with light-gauge factory setups and thin necks
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
Nickel plated
Nickel plating over steel keeps the top end warmer than pure steel while staying readable to magnetic pickups.
Detail 03
Electric guitar set
Steel core so pickups can read it. Not usable on an acoustic where you need bronze windings.
Detail 04
$13.99
Costs more than the lighter sets in the same line because heavier gauges use more core and winding wire.
Detail 05
Tite-Fit series
The heaviest option in this family, sitting above the medium sets for players needing more tension.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Truss rod adjustment is very likely coming from lighter gauge — added pull bows the neck
- 02Nut slots may need filing to fit the thicker low strings
- 03Intonation will shift; plan on a setup or bridge saddle adjustment after installing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a setup after switching to extra heavy?
Almost certainly. The extra tension changes neck relief and intonation, and thicker strings may bind in nut slots cut for lighter gauges.
02Are these good for standard tuning?
They work but feel stiff. Extra heavy makes most sense in drop or down tunings where lighter strings lose tension.
03Will these fit through my tuner posts and bridge?
Standard electric hardware handles them, though the thickest wound strings can be a tight fit through some vintage-style tuner holes.
04Can I bend on extra-heavy strings?
Yes, but it takes noticeably more finger strength. Players who bend frequently usually prefer a lighter gauge.
