D'addario
D'Addario PL011 Plain Steel Guitar Single String, .011
Model
PL011
A plain steel .011 sold singly: the high E of an 11-49 set or the B of a 9-42, whichever the player needs.
The D'Addario PL011 is a single .011 plain steel guitar string. It does two jobs depending on the set: the high E of an 11-49, or the second string, the B, of a 9-42.
What sets it apart
- 1st string of the 11-49 electric set (EXL115)
- 2nd string, the B, of the 9-42 electric set (EXL120)
- Uncoated, made in New York
Specifications
| Gauge | .011 |
|---|---|
| In an 11-49 | High E, 19.6 lb |
| Type | Plain string, unwound |
| In a 9-42 | B, 11.0 lb |
| Guitars | Electric, acoustic, resonator, high-strung |
What it's for
- Keeping a spare E for an 11-49 blues or jazz-rock set
- Replacing the B of a 9-42
Compared with other manufacturers
For a plain .011, three other makers treat their wire differently.
| Reference | Wire | In .011 |
|---|---|---|
| D'Addario PL011 | Uncoated steel | Single string |
| Ernie Ball Plain Steel | Tin-plated high-carbon steel | Pack of 6 |
| Elixir Anti-Rust Plain Steel | Anti-rust plated | Single |
| GHS Plain Steel | Lock Twist | By the piece |
Frequently asked questions
- Which set has a .011 high E?
- An 11-49 such as the EXL115 starts with this .011; a 10-46 starts at .010.
- Can a .011 replace the B string in a set of 9s?
- Yes: the EXL120 uses this very PL011 as its second string.
- Will a plain .011 electric string work on an acoustic?
- D'Addario rates it for both kinds of guitar.
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