Dunlop Signature Jim Root Drop B Strings - 11-56

Dunlop Signature Jim Root Drop B Strings - 11-56

Built for crushing riffs, aggressive rhythms, and uncompromising tuning stability, the Dunlop Jim Root Signature Drop B Strings 11-56 are designed to meet the demands of modern metal guitarists. Developed in collaboration with Slipknot guitarist Jim Root, this premium electric guitar string set delivers the power, clarity, and consistency needed for heavy down-tuned playing.

Featuring carefully selected gauges chosen by Jim Root himself, these strings are optimised for Drop B tuning, providing the ideal balance of tension, response, and playability. Whether you're delivering tight palm-muted chugs, intricate lead passages, or high-gain rhythm work, these strings maintain exceptional note definition and high-end clarity even under the most demanding conditions.

Part of the Dunlop String Lab Artist Signature Collection, the Performance+ series is engineered to provide long-lasting tone, enhanced durability, and reliable tuning stability. The nickel-wound construction produces a powerful, balanced sound with punchy lows, focused mids, and articulate highs, making them ideal for modern metal, hard rock, progressive metal, and alternative genres.

Designed for players who push their instruments to the limit, these strings offer the consistency and performance required for both studio recording and live performance.

Key Features

• Official Jim Root Signature electric guitar strings
• Optimised for Drop B tuning
• Designed for modern metal, hard rock, and down-tuned playing styles
• Nickel-wound construction delivers powerful tone and clarity
• Excellent tuning stability and consistent performance
• Maintains high-end definition under heavy gain
• Hand-selected gauges chosen by Jim Root
• Ideal for aggressive rhythm playing and precise lead work
• Part of the Dunlop Performance+ String Lab Artist Signature Series
• Suitable for studio recording, rehearsals, and live performance

Perfect For

• Drop B tuning
• Metal and heavy rock guitarists
• Slipknot fans
• Modern rhythm guitar techniques
• Palm-muted riffs and down-tuned chugging
• Progressive metal and alternative metal
• Professional and aspiring musicians

String Gauges

• .011 Plain Steel
• .015 Plain Steel
• .020 Plain Steel (Plain G)
• .036 Nickel Wound
• .042 Nickel Wound
• .056 Nickel Wound

Specifications

• Brand: Dunlop
• Artist: Jim Root
• Series: String Lab Artist Signature
• String Count: 6
• Gauge: 11-56
• Construction: Nickel Wound
• Third String: Plain G (.020)
• Optimal Tuning: Drop B
• Suitable For: Electric Guitar

Designed for Heavy Performance

When low tunings demand maximum stability and clarity, the Dunlop Jim Root Signature Drop B Strings 11-56 deliver. Developed to Jim Root's exact specifications, these strings provide the tight feel, articulate attack, and reliable tuning performance needed to handle everything from crushing riffs to complex melodic passages.