24 Karat gold These Strings are actually 24 karat gold plated for longer lasting, tarnish free playing. Maxima strings were originally made in Germany in small quantities to satisfy the most discriminating players and major artists worldwide. As a result, they have always in short supply and hard to find. They have not been made for some time, but now Optima Strings has started production again.
Roundwound Nickel-Plated Steel Signature Set - GBZWLO
Zakk uses this set when using lower than normal drop tunings. The heavier gauges on the low E string provides more tension and snaps back better at lower tunings.