D'addario
D'Addario PL009 Plain Steel Guitar Single String, .009
Model
PL009
A plain steel .009 high E sold by itself: the spare for anyone on a light 9-42 set or setting up Nashville tuning.
The D'Addario PL009 is a guitar string sold on its own, a .009 length of plain steel: the fix for a snapped high E on a light set, without buying all six strings again.
What sets it apart
- First string of the 9-42 electric set (EXL120)
- Octave G in the Nashville tuning set (EXL150H)
- Uncoated wire, made in New York
Specifications
| Gauge | .009 |
|---|---|
| Position in a 9-42 | 1st string, E, 13.1 lb |
| Construction | Plain steel, no wrap wire |
| Nashville tuning | 3rd string, octave G, 18.6 lb |
| Coating | None |
What it's for
- Repairing a 9-42 set between full restrings
- Building a Nashville tuning one string at a time
Compared with other manufacturers
Other makers also sell a plain .009 by the piece.
| String | Offered in .009 | What defines it |
|---|---|---|
| D'Addario PL009 | Sold singly | Uncoated steel |
| Ernie Ball Plain Steel | Pack of 6 | Tin-plated steel |
| Elixir Anti-Rust Plain Steel | Single | Anti-rust plating |
| GHS Plain Steel | By the piece | Nitro-Pack sleeve |
Frequently asked questions
- What gauge is the high E in a set of 9s?
- In D'Addario's EXL120 9-42 it's .009, against .010 in the 10-46 and .011 in the 11-49.
- What gauges does Nashville tuning use, and where does the .009 go?
- The EXL150H runs .010, .014, .009, .012 and .018 plain, then a wound .026; the PL009 sits third.
- Is the PL009 coated?
- No. D'Addario lists it among its uncoated strings.
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