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.016 plain steel
In a standard 9–42 electric set this is the G string. On lighter sets it can serve as B.
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RogueP16 Bulk 12-Pack .016 Plain Steel Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Twelve individual .016 plain steel electric strings, one gauge. For players who break unwound strings regularly and would rather stock singles than sets.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing the same broken string over a season of gigs
- Shops, schools, and techs keeping common gauges in bulk
- Assembling a custom gauge set string by string
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Restringing a whole guitar — this covers one position only
- Players who don't track their set's individual gauges
- Acoustic and classical guitars, which need different string types
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Unwound construction
Solid steel, no wrap wire. It won't unravel when cut, and it seats cleanly in a narrow nut slot.
Detail 03
One thousandth thinner than .017
Marginally easier to bend and slightly lower tension. Most players feel it more than they hear it.
Detail 04
12 per pack
Twelve copies of the same string. Buy it because you break this one, not to cover a whole guitar.
Detail 05
$2.99 total
Roughly a quarter per string, cheap enough to keep spares in every case and gig bag.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify .016 matches the G or B in your current set before ordering twelve
- 02Uncoated steel; wipe strings down after playing or they corrode faster
- 03Bulk packs ship loose or sleeved rather than in sealed individual pouches
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this include a full set of strings?
No. Twelve identical .016 plain steel strings. You'd need the other five gauges separately to restring a six-string guitar.
02Which string is a .016?
On a common 9–42 electric set, .016 is the G string. On lighter sets it may sit in the B position instead.
03Will these work on a bass?
No. Bass strings are far thicker and longer. A .016 electric guitar string would be far too thin and too short.
04How long do these last in storage?
Uncoated steel oxidizes over time, especially in humid spaces. Keep the pack somewhere dry and they'll stay usable for a long stretch.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel (Metallic), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Lead, which is known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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