Detail 01
.008 gauge
About the lightest common high E. Very easy to bend, less tension, thinner tone, more prone to breaking.
Product detailSKU #1312645318773
Ernie BallCustom Gauge 1008 .008GA Single Acoustic or Electric String
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single .008 plain steel string sold individually. For replacing a broken high E or building an extra-light custom set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a broken high E on an extra-light electric set
- Players who bend a lot and want the lightest top string
- Assembling custom gauges lighter than standard packs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone restringing a whole guitar — get a set
- Heavy strummers, .008 breaks easily under hard picking
- Drop or low tunings, tension goes slack fast
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
Plain steel, not wound
Solid steel with no winding. Standard construction for a top string at this gauge.
Detail 03
Fits acoustic or electric
Mechanically it works on both, though .008 is unusually light for acoustic and will sound thin.
Detail 04
Single string, not a set
One string only. Buy singles when you break one or want a gauge no pack offers.
Detail 05
Ball end
Anchors in standard bridges and tailpieces. Not compatible with classical tie-on bridges.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Single string — nothing else included
- 02Very light gauge; lowering top-string tension can shift neck relief and intonation
- 03Fresh strings stretch, retune repeatedly over the first hours
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is .008 too light for me?
It bends very easily and suits light-touch playing. If you dig in hard or tune down, it will feel floppy and break sooner.
02Does this come as a set?
No. This is one individual string.
03Can I mix this with a .010 set?
Yes. Singles exist for exactly that — swapping one gauge without changing the rest of the set.
04Will it work on an acoustic?
It will physically fit, but .008 is far lighter than typical acoustic gauges and will sound thin with very low tension.
