D'Addario LE016 Plain Steel Loop End Single String Point Zero One Six Gauge
Why you'll like it
- Bright Tone — Delivers a crisp, resonant voice with increased output, bite, and sustain for your instrument.
- Loop End Design — Engineered specifically for banjos, mandolins, and traditional tailpieces requiring a loop anchor mechanism.
- Custom Compatibility — Perfect as a reliable single string replacement or for constructing personalized string gauges.
- Premium Build — Crafted from high-carbon plain steel using advanced digital manufacturing machinery in the U.S.A.
Product details
Description
Enhance your musical performance with the D'Addario LE016 Plain Steel Loop End Single String, meticulously engineered for musicians who demand precision and durability. Designed specifically for folk and traditional instruments like banjos, mandolins, and tailpieces requiring a loop anchor instead of a standard ball end, this .016 gauge string delivers a bright, crisp, and responsive attack.
Crafted in the U.S.A. using state-of-the-art digital machinery, D'Addario ensures unsurpassed quality, consistency, and a long-lasting tone that cuts through any musical mix. Whether you are replacing a broken high string or customizing your own personal tension sets, this uncoated high-carbon steel string provides an authentic, natural feel and exceptional resonance.
Trust in the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings to keep your instrument sounding its absolute best during practice sessions and live performances alike.
How to use
Unseal the corrosion-resistant packaging, remove the single string carefully, secure the loop end onto the tailpiece anchor of your instrument, wind the opposite end securely around tuning machine posts, bring up to desired pitch, and trim any excess wire.
Ingredients
High-Carbon Plain Steel Alloy
As printed by the brand. Check the pack label if you have an allergy.
Specifications
| Brand | D'Addario |
|---|---|
| UPC | 019954292096 |
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
Ratings & reviews
From our customers
Top reviews first: highest rated, with photos first
- Kavita I.5 ★
perfect for my sons banjo
got this for my teenage son who is learning traditional folk instruments and keeps snapping his high strings. this uncoated steel string feels very natural and has great resonance for practice.
- Prasad K.5 ★
khupach changla ahe
mi amchya gharchi banjo ani mandolin sathi he loop end single strings stock karun thevle ahet. quality khup mast ahe ani tone ekdum clear yeto mix madhe.
- Arjun N.5 ★
actually quite good
was skeptical at first since i usually buy local strings for my folk instrument but this high carbon steel one surprised me. has a really bright and crisp attack when playing traditional tunes.
- Rohan V.4 ★
mast loop end string
packing was thoda late aayi but product solid hai. daily jam sessions ke time use karta hu college jaane se pehle aur tune apni jagah pakad ke rakhta hai bina kisi jhanjhat ke.
FAQs
Are you looking to buy this string or do you need help finding a specific tuning gauge for your instrument?
The D'Addario LE016 features a .016 gauge plain steel construction ideal for replacements or custom sets. If you need help finding alternative gauges for your instrument setup, you can explore our range of single loop end strings.
What instruments is the D'Addario LE016 string compatible with?
This string is specifically designed for folk instruments such as banjos, mandolins, and traditional acoustic tailpieces that require a loop end anchor rather than a standard ball end.
Does this string come with a ball end or loop end?
The D'Addario LE016 features a loop end closure, making it suitable for tailpieces that accommodate loop-ended strings.
Are these D'Addario strings authentic USA imports available in India?
Yes, Dropy sources these authentic musical instrument strings directly from the USA, ensuring genuine quality and reliable performance for musicians across India.
What material is used to manufacture this string?
It is crafted from high-carbon plain steel, offering an uncoated surface that provides a natural feel and a bright, responsive tone.
How long will delivery take?
Most orders arrive in 15–20 days: we source each product directly from the USA, check it at our Navi Mumbai warehouse and pack it on video. Items marked Dropy Express ship from our India warehouse and arrive in 3–5 days.
Is cash on delivery available?
Full cash on delivery is available all over India on Dropy Express items. For other orders from ₹2,499 to ₹15,000 you can use Partial COD: pay 25% online now and the rest in cash on delivery.
Are your products genuine?
Yes. Every product is 100% authentic, sourced directly from the USA, quality-checked and packed on video at our Navi Mumbai warehouse.
What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?
Write to us at [email protected] as soon as it arrives. Damaged, wrong or not as described, our Buyer Protection gives you a full refund. The details are in our Return, Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Is delivery free?
Delivery is free on orders from ₹1,499. Below that a ₹79 delivery fee applies.