Detail 01
Drop tuning set
Heavier low strings than a matched standard set, so the detuned string still has tension and pitch stays stable.
Product detailSKU #1274228082517
DunlopKerry King Drop Tuning Icon Series Signature Set
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A signature electric guitar string set built for drop tunings. For players who tune below standard and want tension that holds up.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitars kept permanently in drop C, D or lower
- Fast downpicked riffing on a low string
- Metal and hardcore players who palm-mute heavily
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players staying in standard E who want easy bends
- Anyone on a short-scale guitar wanting light tension
- Acoustic or classical guitars
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
Electric guitar strings
Steel-based and magnetic, so they work with any magnetic pickup. Not for acoustic or nylon instruments.
Detail 03
Signature set
Gauges chosen for one player's tuning and playing style rather than as a general-purpose set.
Detail 04
Under $11
Priced like a normal single set, so trying it costs about what a restring already costs.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Heavier low strings usually need truss rod and intonation adjustment
- 02Nut slots may need filing if the low string binds
- 03Check your bridge saddle travel is long enough to intonate a thicker string
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit my guitar without a setup?
They will fit, but a heavier gauge changes neck relief and intonation. Expect to check the truss rod and reset intonation after installing, especially if you are coming from a lighter set.
02Can I use these in standard tuning?
Yes, but the low strings will feel stiff and bends will take more effort. They are cut for the extra slack of a dropped tuning.
03How many strings are in the set?
It is a full six-string electric set.
04Do these work on a Floyd Rose or floating trem?
Yes, but the added tension will pull the bridge forward. You will need to rebalance the spring claw to level the trem again.
