Gauges: 11-15-22-30-40-50 K-3 Coating The K3 coating is the first coating that players report sounds as good as or better than uncoated strings. DRs new, remarkable, proprietary and patent pending K3 Technology Coating is the first coating that makes no apologies and no excuses for not delivering sound equal to uncoated strings. Players say these strings have more volume, less unwanted overtones, greater clarity and articulation than standard, uncoated strings. Yet, they provide the same protection due to corrosion and perspiration as well as increased tone life that coated strings are known for. DR Handmade Strings combine old fashioned craftsmanship with only the very finest American made materials.