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🎸 Heavy Core, Heavy Impact — Own Your Drop Tunings Like a Pro
Jim Dunlop Heavy Core Electric Guitar Strings (12-54 gauge) are precision-engineered nickel steel strings designed specifically for aggressive players who favor drop or lowered tunings. Featuring innovative hybrid wrapping and custom core-to-wrap ratios, these strings deliver a tight low end, focused mids, and smooth highs whether clean or distorted. Coated for moisture and corrosion resistance, they offer extended durability and consistent performance, proudly made in the USA.
| ASIN | B003E19G48 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,531 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #53 in Electric Guitar Strings |
| Body Material Type | Nickel Steel |
| Brand Name | Jim Dunlop |
| Coating Description | coated |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (289) |
| Finish Type | Glatt |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00710137046368 |
| Included Components | Strings, Moisture Protection, Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor Bag |
| Instrument | Electric Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Accordion Accessory |
| Manufacturer | KMC Music Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 38121125401 |
| Material Type | Nickel Steel |
| Model Name | 38121125401 |
| Model Number | DHCN1254 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Drop tunings, aggressive playing style |
| Set Name | 6-String Set |
| String Gauge | Extra Heavy |
| String Material Type | Nickel Steel |
| UPC | 710137046368 |
| Warranty Description | Please contact manufacturer for warranty information. If item is found defective by the manufacturer, an exchange or refund will be offered. |
P**L
You will love it
These are really hard core strings..a bit tough on my fingers after a few hours, but they sound good
W**G
Great strings especially for lower tunings
My new favorite strings! I'll be purchasing these exclusively from now on! I tune down to drop C and these are the perfect gauge to where I get that thick, deep sound and they don't rattle. Also, it may be me but these strings seem to last way longer between changing than most strings I've used in the past. I usually need to change strings after every 1-2 gigs (or about 6 songs into recording an album) but these last several months before there's a noticeable drop in tonal quality, which in the long run saves me a great deal of time and money. Loving Dunlop these days!!
D**A
Crisp, Mid-Forward Tone
5 Stars!
C**A
Awesome Strings
I got these strings because my band is turning to lower tunings, such as Drop B and C#, and I must say that they're superb. They don't feel loose or bouncy despite the low tuning and they hold up really well even during the most intense songs. They last a really long time when compared to other strings I've had, especially considering how often I play. Love them!
T**S
Really good strings
I love these strings. They sound better than better than every brand I tried so for. And they are durable. I play these in drop c and the bottom string is a kinda too light. I don't see a .056 string anywhere from this brand and I'd hate to mix the set with a string from another brand. Guess I have to deal with it being a little floppy.
M**R
Smoothest strings I've played
I legitimately love these strings. They feel excellent on my fingers and have held up really well, even after several months they're showing no signs of rust. Whether you're in it for metal or for jazz, these have excellent sustain and a wonderful clear tone. I use them on a cheap guitar tuned to Drop C, but I find myself reaching for it more frequently than my other electric or even my nylon acoustic because the strings just feel so much better underhand. I already bought backups for when the set I'm using now gives out, and I will surely buy more in the future.
C**.
Really good worth every penny changes metal sound
Sounds crunchy and great they sustain well and are amazing a drop tuning and pick up harmonics.
T**L
In D Standard & Drop C, they work wonderfully.
These are great. So balanced. I use the 11-50 set on an LTD EC-1000 in D Standard & Drop C and they work wonderfully. I do like my strings a little slinky. The 10-48 Set works great for Standard & Drop D. The 12-54 set worked pretty well for C# Standard & Drop B. A little loose on the B though. They last for months if you use the Dunlop string conditioner from time to time.
A**O
Muy buena calidad y sonido excelente, las recomiendo. Volveré a comprar
N**H
Ce jeux de corde est vraimentbien, il offre une qualité équivalente aux marques concurrentes à un prix plus abordable. Le tirant 12-54 est particulièrement adapté pour jouer en Drop C sur ma guitare, offrant une excellente stabilité et une sonorité satisfaisante. En somme, une option à considérer sérieusement pour ceux qui cherchent des cordes de qualité sans se ruiner.
T**.
I bought these because Jim Root of Slipknot uses these, I put them on a Jim Root Telecaster and tuned them to Drop C# which made them feel like a set of 10s, stayed in tune and very nice and easy playing.
C**O
Ottime corde
A**Y
Bought this to play some D/C# stuff on a 25.5" scale length guitar with a Floyd. Sort of expected the unwound string to her a little lighter than 9s tuned to E and the wound strings a little tighter but over all tension similar to 9s or 10s... Put these on tuned to D and had to crank the 3 springs on the tree all the way in and still get I had to tune down to C# to get the tree level. Sound really good really tight. Be careful if you install on a floating tremolo as total tension may be a lot higher than you'd expect. As far as playing, I'm loving the light G B e strings for bends. I'd be interested to try these on a fixed bridge 24.75" guitar tuned to D....
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