Detail 01
.011 gauge
Noticeably stiffer than .009 or .010. More tension, harder bends, thicker tone, holds up better in lower tunings.
Product detailSKU #1312645319383
Ernie BallCustom Gauge 1011 .011GA Single Acoustic or Electric String
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single .011 plain steel string sold individually. For replacing a broken string or building a custom set with a heavier top end.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a broken high E on a .011 set
- Players who want more top-end tension than .009 or .010
- Mixing gauges to fine-tune feel across the top strings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Full restrings — a set costs less per string
- Light-touch players who bend constantly
- Anyone needing a wound string, this one is plain
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 core with no winding. Used as a high E or B depending on your set.
Detail 03
Fits acoustic or electric
Plain steel behaves the same on either. Winding material only matters on the lower strings.
Detail 04
Single string, not a set
One string. The reason to buy singles is a break or a custom gauge combination.
Detail 05
Ball end
Works with standard bridges and tailpieces. Not for classical guitars with tie-on bridges.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One string only, nothing bundled
- 02Moving up in gauge raises tension and can require truss rod and intonation adjustment
- 03Stretch it in and retune several times before it settles
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a single string or a full set?
A single string. Buy it to replace one that broke or to build a custom gauge combination.
02How does .011 compare to .010?
Slightly stiffer with more tension. Bends take more effort, and the tone is a bit thicker.
03Do I need to adjust my guitar if I switch to .011?
Possibly. Higher tension can pull the neck forward and shift intonation, so check relief and tuning stability after the change.
04Plain or wound?
Plain steel, no winding.
