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DR Strings Dragon Skin+ DAP-11 Coated

4.3 out of 5 stars from 4 customer ratings

Set of Strings for Acoustic Guitar

  • Gauges: 011, .015, .022w, .030w, .040w, .050w
  • Phosphor bronze
  • With ball end
  • The clear-coated winding improves tone, feel and tuning stability and produces a warm and full sound
  • Good resonance and extra long life due to micro-thin coating
  • Available since July 2024
  • Item number 593141
  • Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
  • Strength of the strings 0,011" – 0,050"
  • Material Coated Phosphor Bronze
  • String gauge 011 - 050
£14.90
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The search for the right strings

A musician can spend their entire life searching for the right instrument – so finding the right strings should be made as easy as possible. After all, there's a genuine physical connection between players and their strings, which play a huge role in how an instrument feels. The DR Strings Dragon Skin+ DAP-11 Coated strings are a light phosphor bronze acoustic guitar string set, made using high-quality materials and an ultra-thin coating. Thanks to DR's patented manufacturing process, they offer exceptional longevity, yet without introducing any unfamiliar feel – the strings are barely distinguishable from uncoated ones. For anyone looking to give their instrument a real boost in dynamics and volume, DR Strings is a strong choice.

DR Strings Dragon Skin+ DAP-11 Coated

A patented coating

The technical design of the Dragon Skin+ DAP-11 Coated strings is no simple matter; it reflects a very high level of engineering expertise. All but the very lightest strings are wound to ensure both a powerful tone and a comfortable playing feel. The way DR Strings puts this into practice is particularly well executed: The strings are built around a specially adapted steel core, which is wrapped with coated phosphor bronze. This process brings out the best qualities of the string. This version of the Dragon Skin+ offers a premium playing feel, along with a full, rich tone characterised by a pleasant warmth and strong bass response, and a noticeable increase in output compared to uncoated strings. Taken together, this combination can lift an acoustic guitar to the next level.

Packaging of the DR Strings Dragon Skin+ DAP-11 Coated

An accurate core

Where conditions on stage might once have meant changing strings after each performance, the Dragon Skin+ DAP-11 Coated strings keep going show after show. They’re also a great option for occasional players, as the coating helps protect against natural corrosion over time. This is down to their outer wrap, which is highly resistant to external influences and built for durability. The patented Coated Wrap Wire also ensures that the strings feel natural under the fingers, giving purists exactly the familiar response they expect. But the Dragon Skins aren't just cutting-edge on the outside: With DR's unique Accurate Core Technology, which applies almost microscopic locking grooves to the precisely milled steel core, the wrap sits perfectly within the string's structure, resulting in a fuller tone and enhanced sustain. What comes through is a technologically refined string set that delivers across the board, both in sound and feel – without compromise.

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About DR Strings

Founded in 1989 by Mark Dronge – son of Guild Guitars founder Alfred Dronge – DR Strings is a US-based string manufacturer deeply rooted in a lifelong passion for music and craftsmanship. Drawing on decades of expertise, the family-run company combines premium materials, time-tested production techniques, and skilled artisanship to create diverse string sets designed to unlock the full potential of every instrument. This relentless pursuit of innovation and quality has earned DR Strings the trust of global artists, from Sting and Derek Trucks to Jared James Nichols and Bootsy Collins, making it a go-to choice for discerning musicians worldwide.

An improved experience

Alongside feel and tone, tuning stability is absolutely essential when it comes to strings. Here too, the American manufacturer DR Strings has come up with a smart solution. Accurate Core Technology strengthens the core and evens out natural irregularities, allowing it to form a more consistent bond with the phosphor bronze winding, which helps the strings stay in tune even when they're played hard. The Dragon Skin+ DAP-11 Coated set is gauged .011, .015, .022w, .030w, .040w, .050w, offering a light playing feel with moderate string tension. This makes the set a good option for beginners and occasional players who want a bit more substance than extra-light gauges, while still benefiting from comfortable playability. Players with a heavier strumming style may prefer a stronger set, and there are many such options from DR Strings available in our shop.

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Überzeugend guter Klang!
I, me and myself 17.09.2025
Auf meiner Sigma SDR 28 habe ich bereits einige Saiten in Bronze/Phosphor-Bronze aufgezogen, von d`addario, Martin, GHS, Belfort, Pyramid, Gibson etc, die alle gut geklungen haben.
Die DR-Strings haben mich aber gleich aufhorchen lassen. So gut konturierte Bässe, Mitten und perlende Höhen haben die anderen Marken nicht geboten. Die Intonation scheint fast von einer anderen (besseren?) Gitarre zu stammen. Solch einen Druck in allen Frequenzen, von kraftvollen Bässen über durchsichtige Mitten und Höhen hatte ich nicht erwartet.
Die DR-Strings lassen sich sehr gut greifen, Slide-Geräusche eher gering, Hammer-ons und Pull-offs sehr ausdrucksstark.
Jetzt bleibt noch die Langlebigkeit abzuwarten.

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noch keine anderen Saiten haben mich so lange an der Gitarre sitzen lassen wie diese.
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Erstaunlich griffige Saite!
GuildF150CE 05.11.2024
Ich probiere immer wieder mal neue Saiten im Vergleich zu meinen geliebten „Standard“ Elixir 11er Custom-Light.
Die DR Saiten sind ebenfalls beschichtet, und haben einen patentierten Saitenkern, jedoch fühlen sie sich wider Erwarten überhaupt nicht „flutschig“ wie die Elixir an, sondern sehr griffig und liegen somit sehr nah an unbeschichteten Saiten.
Die Optik ist eher „matt“ glänzend
Der Klang ist jedoch schön brilliant und einwandfrei, sie produzieren schöne Obertöne und Flageolett klappt ebenfalls problemlos.
Im vergleichbar dem 11er Elixir Satz greifen sie sich etwas „weicher“, da die E und A Saite etwas dünner sind.
Zur Haltbarkeit kann ich noch nichts sagen, der erste Eindruck ist jedoch völlig OK.
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Coole Sache
steelwireguardian 29.08.2025
Sehr smooth meiner Meinung nach, aber dennoch von der Haptik gelungen.
In puncto Klang auch überzeugend! Tolles ausschwingverhalten und das über eine lange Haltbarkeit
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Uncoatede strenge er bedre i min smag
Hitmanobtrice 08.01.2026
Disse coatede strenge er desværre ikke så god som uncoatede strenge og er samme ikke så gode lyd som ( elixir/Dragonskin+ / daddario XS coatede strings. de er ogs´å sværere at spille på en uncoatede strenge da de er alt for glatte, når man skifter hurtigt.
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