Detail 01
.017 plain steel
In a 10–46 electric set this is the G string. Also serves as a B on heavier gauge setups.
Product detailSKU #1274034494659
RogueP17 Bulk 12-Pack .017 Plain Steel Electric Guitar Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Twelve individual .017 plain steel electric strings, single gauge. Aimed at players and techs who break unwound strings often and want cheap spares stocked.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Heavy-handed players who repeatedly break the same unwound string
- Guitar techs and teachers restocking a bench or classroom
- Building custom gauge combinations not offered as a factory set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- A full restring — you get one gauge, not six
- Anyone unsure which position .017 fills on their guitar
- Players wanting sealed, individually packed strings for long-term storage
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, not wound
Solid steel core with no wrap. Nothing to unravel, and it bends more stiffly than a thinner plain string.
Detail 03
12-pack, single gauge
Twelve copies of one string. Only worth it if this position is the one you keep snapping.
Detail 04
$2.99 for twelve
About twenty-five cents each, so a break costs less than the tuning time to fix it.
Detail 05
Steel core, no coating
Uncoated steel corrodes with sweat. Wipe the string down after playing or it dulls and pits faster.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your current set's chart — .017 sits on G or B depending on gauge
- 02A plain .017 is stiff; it may need a nut slot check on some guitars
- 03Bulk singles typically arrive loose or sleeved, not in sealed packaging
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this twelve sets or twelve strings?
Twelve strings, all .017 plain steel. It's a bulk pack of one gauge, not twelve complete six-string sets.
02What's the difference between .016 and .017?
One thousandth of an inch. The .017 is slightly stiffer under bends and sits a touch higher in tension at the same tuning.
03Does plain steel mean it isn't nickel?
Right. Plain strings have no wrap wire at all, so there's no nickel or steel winding — just the solid core.
04Can I use this on a classical guitar?
No. Classical guitars are built for nylon strings. Steel string tension can damage the neck and bridge on a classical instrument.
