Guitarist in Mumbai performing outdoors in monsoon season, needing durable strings that resist corrosion.
Many reviewers report that uncoated steel strings like PL017 maintain tone longer despite humidity, saving frequent replacements.
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Premium USA Strings at Competitive Price
D'Addario PL017 is a .017 gauge plain steel guitar string suitable for both electric and acoustic guitars. It offers a consistent, long-lasting tone appreciated worldwide by players seeking reliability and quality. Manufactured in the USA with proprietary machinery, it ensures unmatched performance set after set.
Players in humid Indian climates benefit from its uncoated steel design, which maintains tone and resists corrosion when stored properly. Many reviewers highlight its durability and clear, bright sound even after extended use, making it a preferred choice for professionals and hobbyists alike.
Imported from the USA, this string arrives factory-sealed, with all duties paid, and is delivered tracked via ExpressBox. It provides a reliable, high-quality replacement option for Indian guitarists seeking authentic American craftsmanship at competitive pricing.
PL017 is a .017 gauge plain steel string for acoustic or electric guitar. Perfect as a replacement string or for creating customized sets.
D'Addario plain steel guitar strings are acclaimed worldwide for their superb, long-lasting tone. They are equally suitable for both electric and acoustic guitar.
D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative, environmentally friendly packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.
Superior American craftsmanship
D'Addario strings are renowned globally for their quality, durability, and consistent tone. Manufactured in the USA, they use advanced machinery to ensure each string meets high standards, offering Indian guitarists a reliable, long-lasting sound.
Ideal for Indian players seeking durability
Many Indian musicians face climate challenges like humidity that accelerate corrosion. D'Addario's uncoated steel strings resist moisture better, providing a dependable tone and longevity in humid conditions. Skip if you prefer coated strings for extra corrosion resistance.
Typical situations where D'Addario PL017 Plain Steel Guitar Single String .017 | Long-lasting tone for electric & acoustic guitars helps — illustrative scenarios, not customer reviews.
Guitarist in Mumbai performing outdoors in monsoon season, needing durable strings that resist corrosion.
Many reviewers report that uncoated steel strings like PL017 maintain tone longer despite humidity, saving frequent replacements.
| Material | Steel |
| Finish | Uncoated |
| Core Type | Round |
| Recommended For | Electric and acoustic guitars |
| Serving Size | 1 string |
| Cost per use | ₹350 per string |
| Shelf life after opening | 12 months |
| Reapplication math | One string lasts for multiple sessions depending on play intensity |
| Contraindications | None |
| Allergens / irritants | None |
| Feature | D'Addario PL017 Plain | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Material & Durability | USA-made uncoated steel, resists corrosion in humid climates | Typically coated or alloy strings, may corrode faster in humidity |
| Price per string | ₹350 per string | ₹50-₹150 per string, varies by brand and quality |
| Tone & Performance | Bright, clear tone with long-lasting sustain | Varies; some may dull quickly or lose tone in humid weather |
| Manufacturing origin | Manufactured in the USA with advanced machinery | Produced locally, quality varies |
| SKU | atq8135 |
| GTIN | 00019954211158 |
| Brand | D'Addario |
| Size | .017 gauge |
| Material | Steel |
| Color | Steel |
| Country of Origin | Made in the USA |
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