---
product_id: 6122389
title: "Electric Guitar Strings, Black Beauties-Black Coated, 9-42 (BKE-9)"
brand: "dr strings"
price: "KD 4.18"
currency: KWD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/6122389-electric-guitar-strings-black-beauties-black-coated-9-42-bke
store_origin: KW
region: Kuwait
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# Balanced 9-42 gauge set Sleek all-black finish K3 Coating for durability Electric Guitar Strings, Black Beauties-Black Coated, 9-42 (BKE-9)

**Brand:** dr strings
**Price:** KD 4.18
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Play Bold. Stay Bright. Own the Stage.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Electric Guitar Strings, Black Beauties-Black Coated, 9-42 (BKE-9) by dr strings
- **How much does it cost?** KD 4.18 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/6122389-electric-guitar-strings-black-beauties-black-coated-9-42-bke)

## 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

- • **Unmatched Longevity:** K3 Coating locks in brightness and extends string life, so you play longer without losing tone.
- • **Precision Tone Control:** Eliminates unwanted overtones for crystal-clear projection and articulation every time you strike a chord.
- • **Light Gauge Versatility:** 9-42 gauge set offers the perfect balance of playability and dynamic range for electric guitarists.
- • **Signature Black Aesthetic:** Stand out on stage with a modern, aggressive all-black look that screams professionalism and edge.
- • **Corrosion-Resistant Shield:** Advanced lacquer coating protects strings from sweat and grime, keeping your sound fresh gig after gig.

## Overview

DR Strings Black Beauties feature a durable K3 coating that preserves brightness and extends string life while eliminating unwanted overtones for superior clarity. The all-black finish delivers a sleek, modern look, and the 9-42 light gauge set offers versatile playability. Enhanced with a corrosion-inhibiting lacquer, these strings resist wear from sweat and environmental damage, making them ideal for professional electric guitarists seeking both style and performance.

## Description

DR Strings Electric Guitar Strings, Black Beauties-Black Coated, 9-42 (BKE-9)

## Features

- K3 Coated applied to the wrap wire is extra hard to maintain string brightness while extending life
- The coating eliminates unwanted overtones, helping projection, clarity and articulation
- The all black colour creates a modern, aggressive and distinctive look
- String Gauges: 9, 11, 16, 24, 32, 42
- This coating includes a corrosion inhibiting lacquer for extra protection against damaging substances

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Coating Description | coated |
| String Material Type | Coated |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Electric guitar |
| Finish Types | Uncoated |
| Color | Black |
| String Gauge | Light |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** DR Strings
- **String Gauge:** Light
- **Color:** Black
- **Instrument:** Electric Guitar
- **String Material Type:** Coated

## Images

![Electric Guitar Strings, Black Beauties-Black Coated, 9-42 (BKE-9) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81383WIM3QL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how many strings**
A: 6 strings, thanks Darryl - Megatone Music

**Q: Are these round wound, flat wound or just round wound coated?**
A: With "Coated Electric Guitar Strings on Hexagonal Core" I'd go with 'round, wound coated."  Good strings.  You'll probably be surprised.  More responsive than some pretty expensive LaBella brand that I put on a bass.  Maybe it's the instrument but the 6 string I put these on either is sub - $1,000 too.  (Sub or right around ($475 maybe) grade.)

**Q: the strings are all black correct?**
A: The strings have a coating, they sound good and last a long time. Picks tend to wear off the coating but they still keep a good tone. Hope this helps..

**Q: What gauge are these? I know 9 but it said: 9 then 11 and 11 again**
A: I thought they were 9-11-13, but it has been a while when i bought these. I hope that his helped you.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Decent Set of Strings!
*by M***N on March 25, 2025*

I ordered this set of 10-52 DR Black Beauties because I needed a quick replacement set, and they appeared to be on sale for half of what I usually pay for strings. I'd used DR High Beam and DR Legend flatwound strings in the past, and had been very satisfied, but had not tried the Black Beauties. I was a little hesitant about the Black Beauties at first because some of the reviews mentioned the black coating flaking off, but the price was too good to pass up without giving them a try. I am pleasantly surprised! I saw no flaking of the coating at the machine tuners where I expected it to come off. I was also concerned how the black strings would look on the blonde maple neck of my Squier Afinity tele, but they look really good in my opinion. And, the strings sound really good! I ordered another set to put on my OE-30. Time will tell if the coating lasts at the frets and picking fingers.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Guitar strings
*by G***N on January 18, 2025*

These had a good review so I put a five I haven't used them yet but I needed some strings the strings said that I used to get I can't remember what they were called and I couldn't find them and I didn't want to elixirs I don't really like those people love them and they were very expensive they've really gone up on the price and that's ridiculous and so I bought some Ernie balls you know cuz they were cheap but I don't like this still a string they just don't have the good sound that I need for me so I just felt different one of these cuz I have several to guitars but I haven't used them yet but like I said I'm going to change the guitar string soon but the other pair that I bought of this brand I think I'm going to put those on first so if I like them I'll buy more if I don't like them then I'll try to find something different but these had a good review so about three different kinds I think or four so um like I said I haven't used them yet I'm about to wear these strings out that I have on there you know when you got to keep tuning them too much it's time to change them I do play pretty rough I just play Harmony but I enjoy and I'm recommending these because they did have a five star and I think they'll be okay and I think they're going to sound better than the ones I have I just don't like this still strings that I had got and I'm not going to ever get any more of them good luck thank you

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommend
*by S***N on April 13, 2025*

AwesomeSounds amazinglyStays in tune Great

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*Last updated: 2026-03-10*