Detail 01
Heaviest gauge in the line
More mass per string means more tension at pitch, so the string stays tight and defined when you tune down.
Product detailSKU #1274228082261
DunlopHeavy Core Electric Guitar Strings - Heaviest Gauge
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Heavy gauge electric strings built for drop tunings and hard picking. Buy them if standard-gauge sets go slack when you tune down.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drop and low tunings that leave lighter strings floppy
- Heavy right-hand attack where lighter strings choke out
- Players who want more resistance under the fingers
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Fast bending and vibrato — heavy strings fight you
- Standard E tuning on a short-scale guitar, where tension gets stiff
- Beginners still building finger strength
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
Heavy core construction
A thicker core relative to the wrap makes the string stiffer and less prone to going slack under hard picking.
Detail 03
Electric guitar strings
Magnetic alloy wrap, so they work with pickups. Not for acoustic use.
Detail 04
Higher total tension on the neck
Enough change in pull that the truss rod and intonation usually need adjusting after the switch.
Detail 05
Under $8 a set
Cheap enough to experiment with gauge without committing to a whole approach.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Expect a setup: truss rod, intonation, and possibly nut slot width.
- 02Heavier strings may not fit existing nut slots — filing is a tech job.
- 03Single set only. No picks, tools, or winder included.
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 heavier strings?
Usually yes. The added tension pulls the neck forward and shifts intonation. Truss rod and saddle adjustments bring it back.
02Will these fit my nut slots?
Not always. Heavier strings are physically thicker, and if the slots are cut for a lighter gauge the strings will bind or sit high. A tech can widen them.
03Are these good for drop tuning?
That is the main reason to buy them. Tuning down drops tension, and the extra gauge puts it back so the low string still feels tight.
04Can I use these on an acoustic?
No. Electric strings are wound for magnetic pickups and will sound thin and quiet through an acoustic's top.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Heaviest Gauge
