Detail 01
.016 gauge
Sits in the plain, unwound range. Common as a B string in heavier sets or a G in lighter ones.
Product detailSKU #1312645331502
Ernie Ball1016 .016GA Single Electric Guitar String
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
One .016 gauge single electric guitar string, sold individually. For replacing a broken string without opening a full set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a snapped G or B string mid-gig
- Gigging players keeping spare singles in the case
- Building a custom-gauge set one string at a time
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players restringing a whole guitar — buy a set
- Acoustic guitars, which use different string construction
- Anyone unsure which gauge broke on their guitar
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
Single string, not a set
You get one string. Tone and feel will differ slightly from your older, played-in neighbors.
Detail 03
Electric guitar string
Built for magnetic pickups. It works electrically on any electric, but not on a nylon-string classical.
Detail 04
$0.89 each
Cheap enough to stock several. Keeping two or three spares costs less than one set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check what gauge your current set uses before assuming .016 fits
- 02Ball end; standard tailpieces and bridges take it without modification
- 03A fresh single next to old strings will sound brighter until it settles
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which string is this on my guitar?
Depends on your set. A .016 is often the B string in heavier gauges, or the G in lighter, plain-third sets. Check your set's gauges.
02Can I use it on an acoustic?
It will fit and tune, but acoustic sets are built differently and a single electric string will not match them in tone or volume.
03Do I need to buy a whole set instead?
If more than one string is dead or dull, yes. A single is for a fresh break on an otherwise recent set.
04Is it wound or plain?
At .016 it falls in the plain, unwound steel range — no outer wrap wire.
