DDT™ - Drop Down Tuning Electric Guitar Strings (Extra Heavy (12-60), 1 Pack)

I have been using nothing but DR strings for roughly 20 years at this point. I use them on my acoustics, all of my electric guitars, and my bass. Recently I have been writing a lot of music in drop C tuning on my Les Paul, and while I love the sound of it, I wanted to drop everything down to C standard tuning. At that point, the strings I was using just lost a lot of the sparkle and bite that I need, so I decided to give these strings a try. It's definitely a bit of an adjustment since I used to string this guitar up with the DR 9's, but now that I have gotten used to them, I absolutely love them. I love that even at C standard tuning, these strings hold up well with a lot of attack and stay in tune very well. They sound absolutely massive and mean on my Les Paul with EMG 81/85 active pickups. I will say though: if you haven't already done so, expect to have to do a bit of setup work on your guitar if you are dropping down to a lower tuning with strings like these. Intonation will likely be off, and you may need to make some slight truss rod adjustments to make up for the massive change in string tension.

I play in Drop C, D standard, and C standard on an Epiphone Les Paul and these strings are perfect for me. I used other strings for many years, but I kept having to adjust my truss rod and bridge to compensate for the lack of tension. This set is excellent and provides great intonation in my tuning range. I tried another brand of strings with this gauge and they sounded ridiculously twangy. I've also had a lot of trouble with locking in the tuning of some other brands and, I have to say, these lock in better than any other brand I've tried. They lock in so well its almost like I have a Floyd Rose -- I can go without playing for a long time in both humid and dry conditions and these are never more than a tiny bit off when I pick up the axe again. When I take care to properly clean my strings and apply string glide after I play, they also last a lot longer than some other brands I've bought. Because of my excellent experience with DR strings, these are my go-to brand and I won't be playing anything else.

These are my favorite strings because they stay in tune the longest and have less wear when I do wear them down so I can play with them for longer

[DR DDT-12] Dark sounding and makes Drop B tuning feel full and rich. Great for EMG pickups. I put this on my ESP LTD EC-1000 guitar and I was surprised they fit (just barely) on the nut. Had to fix the bridge to accommodate them for buzzing but after properly setting these strings up I fell in love with the tone. These are worthy of trying out. So far 1 month later, I still have not noticed any significant degradation of tone. They last awhile and can take a 1.5mm pick without issue. These strings also maintain tune and feel good on my hands.

Wow, these strings are amazing. At first I was a bit concerned because they felt very stiff and tight. But after playing for a little while, they started to loosen up. That's when it got interesting. The strings hold a tune like nobody's business, they don't create a muddy sound and yet they don't create a super bright sound. Somewhere in between which makes it perfect for down-tuned guitars playing either clean or with distortion. I picked up these strings just to give them a chance; I sure am glad I did. I've ordered more of these as I've completely fallen in love with them. Make sure to wipe them down after each play and applying a little Dr.Duck's Axe Wax to them will extend the life of the strings dramatically.

These have been my choice strings for a few years now. I am using them with my current bands, both of which tune to C Standard. These strings are the best I have found for this tuning, and work great on all of my guitars. The string tension is fairly balanced across the set, and they offer a great combo of reliability, longevity, and stability. I find myself tuning less, changing strings less, and enjoying how they sound for longer.

I play in a heavy metal band called Wait Here, and we write our songs in drop B and I used to use the dunlop 12s, but their low E only went up to a 54 and the low E always sounded really really muddy, then i upgraded to the 13s from the DR DDT line and they were good but a little too tight for the Drop B tuning. These 1260s are PERFECT, and beccause the stuff we are writing uses a lot of palm muting and melodies and what not, these strings are perfect, you can hear every single note, not muddy at all, its hard as concrete, very happy with these strings. If ya wanted to check my band out go here [...]

I bought these to go on my six-string so that I could tune down to A# with a decent amount of string tension. These strings did allow me to do just that, and the tone was very thick and aggressive, which allowed for some very heavy palm mutes and easy tapping. There is a down side. In comparison to Ernie Ball strings, these rust rather easily. I wipe off my strings after every use and use string lubricant before hand, but the two high strings in particular become extremely dirty and start to develop rust after just one 2 hour jam session. I would recommend these strings highly for their tonal qualities, but they definitely do not have the durability of Ernie Balls.

📦 Présentation & Caractéristiques – ★★★★☆ (4/5) Les DR Strings DDT-12 Drop-Down Tuning sont des cordes pour guitare électrique conçues pour offrir une stabilité optimale dans les accordages graves, tels que le Drop C, Drop B ou même Drop A. Le jeu est composé des tirants suivants : 12-16-20-38-52-60, offrant une tension accrue pour maintenir une intonation précise même à des fréquences plus basses.​ reverb.com +1 ultramaraudio.com +1 🛠️ Technologie & Fabrication – ★★★★★ (5/5) Ces cordes utilisent la technologie Accurate Core Technology™ (ACT™), qui consiste en un fil central hexagonal en acier recouvert, verrouillant le fil de bobinage en nickel pour une stabilité maximale. Cette conception permet aux cordes de rester accordées plus longtemps et de s'adapter rapidement aux changements d'accordage, sans nécessiter de réglages constants. ​ 🎵 Sonorité & Performance – ★★★★☆ (4/5) Les utilisateurs rapportent que ces cordes offrent un son clair et précis, même dans les accordages les plus bas. Elles permettent de produire des notes nettes et définies, idéales pour les genres tels que le métal ou le rock lourd. Cependant, certains musiciens notent que la corde la plus épaisse (60) peut nécessiter un ajustement du sillet sur certaines guitares pour éviter les problèmes de compatibilité. ​ Musikhaus Thomann 🧰 Installation & Compatibilité – ★★★★☆ (4/5) En raison de leur calibre élevé, ces cordes peuvent ne pas convenir à toutes les guitares sans modifications préalables. Il est recommandé de vérifier la compatibilité avec le sillet et les mécaniques de votre instrument avant l'installation. De plus, certains utilisateurs ont signalé des problèmes de casse lors de l'installation, soulignant l'importance d'une mise en place soigneuse. ​ 💰 Rapport Qualité/Prix – ★★★★☆ (4/5) Proposées à un prix compétitif, les DR DDT-12 offrent une solution fiable pour les guitaristes recherchant une stabilité d'accordage dans les tonalités graves. Leur durabilité et leur performance justifient l'investissement, à condition que votre instrument soit compatible avec ces calibres.​ ✅ Conclusion Les DR Strings DDT-12 Drop-Down Tuning sont une excellente option pour les guitaristes souhaitant explorer des accordages plus graves sans compromettre la stabilité ou la clarté du son. Bien qu'elles nécessitent une attention particulière lors de l'installation, leur performance en fait un choix de qualité pour les musiciens de genres lourds.​ 🏁 Note Finale : 5/5

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Usate per drop c su Ibanez RG. Ottime.

Excelentes, las uso en drop C y en D standard y creo que voy a hacerme cliente de esta marca. El brillo de las cuerdas superiores es excelente. Tienen una cualidad más aspera que las slinky, que para mi gusto es excelente pero habría que tomar en cuenta. Para tocar metal son excelentes, tengo que golpear verdaderamente fuerte ls cuerdas para que la afinación se vea afectada y eh bajado la cuerda más gruesa hasta Si B sin problema.

5弦目が入ってませんでした。交換している最中に気づいたので、最悪。 【訂正】 弦が不足していたのは残念でしたが、8ヶ月間、メンテナンスしながら使ってみました。音は概ね満足で、輪郭が若干ぼやけちゃうのは太さのせいか、環境のせいか分かりませんが、今後も使いたいと思います。