Detail 01
7-string set
Includes the extra low B. Won't fit a six-string, and a six-string set won't cover a seven.
Product detailSKU #1273887997740
DR StringsTite-Fit LT7-9 Lite 7-String Nickel Plated Electric Guitar Strings
1/3
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Light-gauge seven-string set, nickel plated, starting at .009. For seven-string players who want a fast, low-tension feel.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Seven-string players who prefer light gauges and easy bending
- Fast lead work where heavy strings slow you down
- Standard B tuning on a seven-string without extra stiffness
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drop tunings below B — the low string will go slack
- Heavy-handed pickers who overpower light strings
- Six-string guitars, since the low B string has nowhere to go
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
Lite gauge starting at .009
Light on the treble side. Easy bends and light touch, at the cost of some low-end tightness.
Detail 03
Nickel plated
Nickel plating over steel is the common electric string finish — warmer and smoother than pure steel, less abrasive on frets.
Detail 04
Tite-Fit construction
DR's round-core hex line. Round core tends to feel more flexible and settle in differently than a hex core.
Detail 05
Light gauge on a seven-string
The low B relies on scale length for tension. Longer or baritone scale keeps a light B usable.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Coming from heavier gauges, expect a truss rod tweak and intonation reset
- 02Check your bridge saddles and tuner posts accept the low B thickness
- 03One set, seven strings — no extras or accessories included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these work on a six-string?
No. This is a seven-string set. You'd have a spare low B string left over, and the remaining six are sold in six-string packs anyway.
02Is a .009 set too light for a low B?
It depends on scale length. On a longer-scale or baritone seven, a light set stays playable. On a short scale, the low B can feel loose.
03What does nickel plated mean for tone?
Nickel plating over a steel core is the standard warm electric string sound — rounder than stainless steel and easier on frets.
04Can I tune these to drop A?
Not comfortably. This set is built for standard B on a seven-string. Dropping further leaves the low string too slack to track clearly.
