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product_id: 4932424
title: "DR Strings DDT Electric Guitar Strings (DDT-12)"
brand: "dr strings"
price: "VT4736"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Dr Strings"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4932424-dr-strings-ddt-electric-guitar-strings-ddt-12
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# Maintains intonation at any tension, no constant adjustments Extra heavy gauge 12-60 for deep drop tunings Accurate Core Technology locks wrap wire for tuning stability DR Strings DDT Electric Guitar Strings (DDT-12)

**Brand:** dr strings
**Price:** VT4736
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Drop low, stay sharp — strings that lock your sound in place.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** DR Strings DDT Electric Guitar Strings (DDT-12) by dr strings
- **How much does it cost?** VT4736 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4932424-dr-strings-ddt-electric-guitar-strings-ddt-12)

## Best For

- dr strings enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dr strings brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Eerie Stability:** Players rave about the almost supernatural tuning hold—play all day, no retune needed.
- • **Drop with Confidence:** Extra heavy 12-60 gauge strings engineered for flawless low tunings without sacrificing clarity.
- • **Precision Intonation:** Maintains pitch accuracy across all tensions, so your sound stays sharp from standard to drop tunings.
- • **Durability Meets Tone:** Nickel-plated steel wrap delivers rich, powerful tone with extended lifespan, perfect for the serious pro.
- • **Lock-In Tuning Stability:** Innovative ACT™ coated hex core wire ensures your strings stay perfectly in tune, even after hours of play.

## Overview

DR Strings DDT Electric Guitar Strings (DDT-12) feature patented Accurate Core Technology™ with a coated hexagonal core wire that locks the nickel-plated steel wrap in place, delivering unmatched tuning stability and intonation at heavy gauges (12-60). Designed specifically for drop down tunings, these strings provide clean, clear notes with minimal adjustments, making them the go-to choice for professionals seeking powerful tone and reliable performance in lower registers.

## Description

Product Description The first thing you will notice about these strings is that they go right into tune and lock in. Players say they are “so stable it is almost eerie.” Now you can stand and deliver in tune notes at lower pitch that are clean and clear. Expect more and get more. Change tunings and be surprised how DDT's lock right in. Be surprised how little adjustments you make. DDTs deliver far more than just heavy gauges. Drop with confidence, drop with accuracy. DDTs maintain their intonation at lower tunings far better than any other string we have ever played or heard. Designed over a two year build and test period to answer the needs of the dark side. From the Manufacturer DDT™ Drop Down Tuning Electric Guitar Strings maintain their intonation at lower tunings thanks to Accurate Core Technology™ (ACT™), a coated hexagonal core wire that locks the nickel-plated steel wrap wire in place to increase stability and maintains intonation at any tension. DDTs go right into tune and deliver clean and clear notes. Change tunings and be surprised how DDT's lock right in without constant adjustment.

Review: Turned my Strat into a baritone - The reviews tell no lie; DDT-13’s are reliable, powerful, and convenient for hitting the lowest tunings you should want (on a guitar, anyway). I set my Hamer Stratocaster copy up with these, and for my first string change ever? Not bad. Had to unwind the ends of the largest strings and file my nut, but it’s a pretty efficient conversion at a 25.5” scale length. For the sound: they are massive. Cannons. Great volume unplugged, and amazingly rich tone when plugged in. You can go to A standard without any major issues, but B standard is my preference; you could even go up to C, D, or E, but make sure you’ve got strong hands and a strong guitar. And, on that topic: once these are broken in, they feel lovely. Not really any harder to play, and actually somewhat easier, for me, due to the thickness + slickness of the strings. I miss fewer notes.
Review: Great little set of strings - 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.

## Features

- Featuring accurate core technology (act), a coated hexagonal core wire that locks the nickel-plated steel wrap wire in place to increase stability and maintains intonation at any tension
- Dots go right into tune and deliver clean and clear notes
- Change tunings and be surprised how dot's lock right in without constant adjustment
- Dot - drop down tuning electric Guitar strings: drop down extra heavy 12-60
- 12, 16, 20, 38, 52, 60

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003JFVESA |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17,618 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #172 in Electric Guitar Strings |
| Body Material Type | Metal |
| Brand | DR Strings |
| Brand Name | DR Strings |
| Coating Description | coated |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 693 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Uncoated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00600781003285 |
| Instrument | Electric Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Electric Guitar Strings |
| Item Weight | 0.03 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | DR Handmade Strings |
| Material Type | Nickel-Plated |
| Model Name | DDT™ |
| Model Number | DDT-12 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Heavy gauge strings for electric guitars, particularly suitable for drop down tuning and maintaining intonation at lower tunings Recommended Uses For Product Heavy gauge strings for electric guitars, particularly suitable for drop down tuning and maintaining intonation at lower tunings See more |
| String Gauge | Extra Heavy |
| String Material Type | Nickel Steel |
| UPC | 600781003285 |
| Warranty Description | Warrantied against manufacturing defects. |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Turned my Strat into a baritone
*by A***E on August 20, 2023*

The reviews tell no lie; DDT-13’s are reliable, powerful, and convenient for hitting the lowest tunings you should want (on a guitar, anyway). I set my Hamer Stratocaster copy up with these, and for my first string change ever? Not bad. Had to unwind the ends of the largest strings and file my nut, but it’s a pretty efficient conversion at a 25.5” scale length. For the sound: they are massive. Cannons. Great volume unplugged, and amazingly rich tone when plugged in. You can go to A standard without any major issues, but B standard is my preference; you could even go up to C, D, or E, but make sure you’ve got strong hands and a strong guitar. And, on that topic: once these are broken in, they feel lovely. Not really any harder to play, and actually somewhat easier, for me, due to the thickness + slickness of the strings. I miss fewer notes.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little set of strings
*by L***S on September 18, 2022*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting strings
*by A***R on November 27, 2023*

I put these on a Duo Sonic of all things. We tune down at least a half step in standard then drop from there for open tunings. Not really heavy stuff, but with a short scale the tuning stability is an issue. I’ve always used heavy strings regardless of the guitar, but these are a cut above. Very stable, nice rounded tone. Had to file the nut a bit but that’s ok. Really like them and a great price. I imagine on a more “appropriate” guitar these would be a no brainer, but you can take it from me that they work for pretty much any style of music, and on a jangly guitar.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-18*