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.017 gauge
Seventeen thousandths of an inch. Sits in the treble range, commonly the G in heavier sets.
Product detailSKU #1312645320279
Ernie BallCustom Gauge 1017 .017GA Single Acoustic or Electric String
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single .017 guitar string sold individually. For replacing one broken string rather than buying a full set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a broken G string mid-rehearsal or gig
- Players who build custom gauge sets string by string
- Restocking a spare-string pouch in a case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- A full restring — a set costs less per string
- Players who don't know their set's gauges
- Bass, ukulele, or nylon-string 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
Single string, not a set
One string only. Stock a few if you break strings often.
Detail 03
Fits acoustic or electric
Unwound treble strings behave the same on either, so one string covers both guitars.
Detail 04
Custom gauge availability
Lets you build a hybrid set, heavier trebles with lighter or heavier wound strings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Nothing included beyond the string itself
- 02Check your set's gauge chart so tension stays balanced across strings
- 03One new string next to worn ones will sound noticeably brighter
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What position does a .017 go in?
It's a treble-side gauge, typically the third string on heavier-gauge six-string sets. Check your set's chart.
02Is this wound or plain?
At .017 a guitar string is normally unwound plain steel rather than wrapped.
03Can I put it on an acoustic?
Yes. Plain treble strings work on both acoustic and electric guitars.
04Why buy one string?
To fix a single break without wasting a fresh set, or to build a custom gauge combination.
