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DR Strings Black Beauties Electric Guitar Strings - .012-.053 Extra-heavy , $11.99 - Add to Cart Skip to Product Information

DR Strings Black Beauties Electric Guitar Strings - .012-.053 Extra-heavy

.012-.052 Extra-heavy Gauge Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel-plated Steel
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DR Strings Black Beauties Electric Guitar Strings - .012-.053 Extra-heavy
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Black Beauty coated strings from DR Strings deliver stellar tone for your electric guitar and are crafted for the long haul. Utilizing DR’s K3 ultra-hard coating over nickel-plated steel windings, Black Beauties resist corrosion, boast an extended string life, and maintain the punch and snap you crave from fresh strings. Performing musicians here at Sweetwater agree that DR’s Black Beauties not only present a striking aesthetic to any guitar or bass — they also deliver enhanced clarity and articulation while reducing unwanted overtones. What’s more, you get a robust string feel that’s ideal for riffing and speed-of-light soloing, thanks to its hexagonal core construction. Sonically powerful, visually striking, and expertly crafted, Black Beauties make a bold statement!

DR Strings: handcrafted American-made strings

Since 1989, DR Strings has championed the art of hand-wound, round-core guitar and bass strings. More than 30 years later, the company's legacy of superior craftsmanship continues, upheld by a dedicated team of expert winders based in the United States. DR Strings meticulously crafts each set using the finest American-made materials, staying true to founder Mark Dronge’s mission: to create the best strings possible. Driven by innovation and a genuine dedication to musicians, DR handmade strings offer exceptional tone, superior feel, and lasting performance.

DR Strings Black Beauties Features:

  • K3 ultra-hard coating resists corrosion and extends overall string life
  • Sonically delivers projection, clarity, and fewer unwanted overtones
  • Bright, bold, and articulate tone accommodates many music genres
  • Hexagonal core design promotes expressive playing styles
  • Available for 6 and 7-string electric guitars

Offer applies only to single-receipt qualifying purchases. Select manufacturers may require that only the manufacturer’s products qualify towards the minimum purchase amount needed to be eligible for promotional financing. Otherwise, an invoice that meets the minimum purchase amount and contains at least one qualifying manufacturer product is eligible for promotional financing. No interest will be charged on promo purchase balance, and equal monthly payments are required on promo purchase until it is paid in full. The payments equal the amount financed divided by the number of months in the promo period, rounded up to the next whole dollar. These payments may be higher than the payments that would be required if this purchase was a non-promo purchase. During the last month(s) of the promo period the required monthly payment may be reduced due to the prior months’ rounding. Regular account terms apply to non-promo purchases. New Accounts as of 07/31/2025: Purchase APR is 34.99%. Penalty APR is 39.99%. Min Interest Charge is $2. Existing cardholders: See your credit card agreement terms. Subject to credit approval.

Offer applies only to single-receipt qualifying purchases. No interest will be charged on the promo balance if you pay it off, in full, within the promo period. If you do not, interest will be charged on the promo balance from the purchase date. The required minimum monthly payments may or may not pay off the promo balance before the end of the promo period, depending on purchase amount, promo length and payment allocation. Regular account terms apply to non-promo purchases and, after promo period ends, to the promo balance. New Accounts as of 07/31/2025: Purchase APR is 34.99%. Penalty APR is 39.99%. Min Interest Charge is $2. Existing cardholders: See your credit card agreement terms. Subject to credit approval.

The estimated required monthly payment shown which excludes taxes and delivery equals the amount financed divided by the number of months in the promo period, rounded up to the next cent. During the last month(s) of the promo period the required monthly payment may be reduced due to this rounding. These payments apply only with the financing offer shown. If you make these payments by the due date each month, you should pay off this amount financed within the promo period, if it is the only balance you are paying off. If you have other balances on your account, this payment will be added to any other minimum monthly payments.

Applies only to select items from this manufacturer. Ask your Sweetwater Sales Engineer for more details.