Detail 01
Plain steel
Unwound solid wire, no wrap. That's the treble side of a guitar, not the bass strings.
Product detailSKU #1312645322089
Ernie BallSingle Plain Steel Electric or Acoustic Guitar String
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single plain steel guitar string sold on its own, for acoustic or electric. A break fix, not a restring.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Emergency spare in a gig bag or case pocket
- Fixing one snapped treble string between full restrings
- Assembling a custom gauge set one string at a time
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players restringing the whole guitar
- Anyone needing a wound bass-side string
- Nylon-string classical guitars, which use different strings
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
One string per purchase. Buy multiples to cover more than one break.
Detail 03
Acoustic or electric
Plain trebles are identical across both, so the same string fits either guitar.
Detail 04
Gauge choice
Ernie Ball sells plain steels in several diameters. Match the one your current set uses.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the gauge matches your set before buying
- 02No winder, picks, or other strings included
- 03A single fresh string will ring brighter than the worn ones beside it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between plain and wound?
Plain is bare steel wire. Wound has a wrap over a core and covers the lower, thicker strings.
02Which strings are plain steel?
On a standard electric set, the top three: high E, B, and usually G.
03Does this work on an acoustic?
Yes. Plain treble strings are the same for acoustic and electric guitars.
04How many strings do I get?
One.
