Description
The D’Addario PL009 Plain Steel Guitar Single String is a light .009 gauge spare designed for guitarists who need a dependable high E, or for players building custom sets. It suits electric guitars and steel string acoustics, delivering a bright, singing top end that responds instantly to a light touch. If you favour quick, effortless bends and agile vibrato, this is an ideal choice that keeps your instrument feeling lively and expressive. Whether you are replacing a broken string mid rehearsal or refreshing the top end of a well loved set, the PL009 gives you reliable performance in a convenient single string format that every guitarist should keep in the case or gig bag.
Crafted from tin plated high carbon steel, the PL009 offers a clear, articulate tone with excellent tuning stability and a smooth feel under the fingers. D’Addario’s precise manufacturing delivers consistent diameter and tension from pack to pack, so setup and intonation remain predictable across instruments. Compared with generic spares, you can expect more consistent longevity, a more refined surface for confident slides, and a brighter, more present attack that helps melodies and harmonics cut through. Uncoated by design, it provides the direct, natural response many players prefer, with a lively character that complements a wide range of styles.
For UK tuition, school bands and everyday practice, this single .009 is a smart, cost effective essential. It matches the top string in popular 9 to 42 and 9 to 46 sets, making lesson day replacements quick and straightforward. Teachers can stock a handful to minimise downtime when a string snaps, and students benefit from the light gauge feel that encourages clean fretting and controlled bending while building technique. Affordable, consistent and easy to fit, the PL009 helps keep lessons, rehearsals and home practice on track, offering dependable value that supports both beginner progress and the needs of regular gigging musicians.
