DR TITE-FIT Compression Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 8-String Heavy 11-80

TITE-FIT™ Electric Guitar Strings feature a nickel-plated steel wrap wire over a classic round core, producing a rich, powerful tone with strong fundamentals and balanced overtones. With DR’s exclusive Compression Winding process, these strings deliver a smoother feel, improved sustain, and longer lifespan, making them ideal for players who demand consistency and reliability.

For over 30 years, DR TITE-FIT™ has been the trusted choice of professional guitarists worldwide. Handcrafted with premium materials and strict quality control, these strings combine the bright clarity of nickel-plated steel with the warm resonance of round-core construction—perfect for rock, blues, metal, and versatile all-around playing.

Features

• Nickel-plated steel wrap for bright, versatile tone
• Round-core construction delivers warm sustain and fat tone
• Compression Winding for smoother feel, enhanced tone, and extended life
• Balanced fundamentals with rich harmonic overtones
• Trusted by professional guitarists worldwide for over 30 years
• Premium US-made quality with strict QC
• Warrantied against manufacturing defects

Specs

• Set Gauge: 8-String Heavy 11–80
• String Gauges: .011 / .014 / .018 / .028 / .038 / .048 / .060 / .080
• Wrap Material: Nickel-Plated Steel
• Core Type: Round Core
• Tone Profile: Bright highs, warm mids, and massive, powerful low end
• Ideal For: Rock, metal, progressive, and extended-range styles
• Guitar Type: 8-String Electric Guitar