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The Ernie Ball STHB Nickel Wound 7-String Electric Guitar Strings are engineered to handle the extended range of 7-string guitars with aplomb. These nickel-plated steel strings are wrapped around a tin-plated hex-shaped steel core to produce a balanced tone across all seven strings. The three lowest strings—the .030, .042 and .052—provide a full, tight low end perfect for modern metal and rock styles. Meanwhile, the .010, .013 and .017 plain steel strings on top cut through with clarity to complement lead playing. Available at Guitar Center, the Ernie Ball STHB 7-String Strings are ready to take your playing into uncharted territories.

Core and Wrap Combination Delivers Tight Lows and Defined Highs

The Ernie Ball STHB 7-String Strings feature nickel-plated steel wrap wire surrounding a tin-plated hex-shaped steel core. This combination produces a focused low end suited for downtuned playing along with plain strings that ring out with definition. The varying gauges—from .010 to .062—ensure even tension across the fretboard for comfortable playing feel and intonation.

Three Low Strings Handle Extended Ranges

The three lowest strings of the Ernie Ball STHB 7-String Strings are built to handle the low tunings employed by 7-string guitars. The .030, .042 and .052 strings provide a tight, full tone when tuned down. Meanwhile, the .010, .013 and .017 plain steel strings on top complement lead playing by cutting through the mix. This combination of heavier low strings and lighter plain strings results in a balanced set perfect for modern 7-string playing styles like metal, rock and fusion.

Plain Steel Strings Retain Clarity

The three highest strings of the Ernie Ball STHB 7-String Strings are made of plain tin-plated high carbon steel. This material produces strings that ring out with clarity to suit the intricate lead work common in 7-string guitar music. Though designed for extended low ranges, these strings also facilitate articulation and definition on the high end.

Ernie Ball STHB Nickel Wound 7-String Electric Guitar Strings 10-62
Ernie Ball STHB Nickel Wound 7-String Electric Guitar Strings 10-62
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Gauges: .010, .013, .017, .030, .042, .052, .062

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Reviewed by 7 customers

  • good product and will buy again

    4

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    submitted10 months ago

    byJim

    fromyuba city Ca

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I use these on my guitars and they always seem to work great

  • Would buy again

    4

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    submitteda year ago

    byBrian

    fromLos Lunas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Excellent strength and durability, easy to put on and get tuned up. Stays in tune very well. And really good for detuning.

  • THESE BASS STRINGS ARE FANTASTIC! LOL

    5

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    submitteda year ago

    byKimberly

    fromPortland, Oregon

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I purchase these two string up My guitar to sound like a bass and after some minor adjustments sounds great

  • Best strings ever

    5

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    submitted2 years ago

    byNathan

    fromThe Woodlands, TX

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    These strings are perfect for getting that tone for playing hard rock/metal-core. I usually put them on my Schecter demon 7 and play songs from bands like Spiritbox, Currents or Periphery!

  • Great strings for low tuning!

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byJoshua

    fromClaremore, OK

    I use these strings on a 7 string Solar guitar with evertune. I tune to drop G and they still have great tension. I still have not broken one.

  • Not Heavy Enough for Drop A or A Standard

    2

    submitted3 years ago

    byAndy

    fromPittsburgh, PA

    The 7th String is not heavy enough for tuning down to A. The Tension is way too low and the string won't stay in tune. I swapped it out for a .068 and it matches the tension of the other strings much better for A Standard tuning.

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  • submitted5 months ago

    asked byConnor

    fromCharlotte

    Are these strings good for standard tuning?

    Are these strings good for standard tuning?

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    Yes, they are.