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PAXPHIL HS008 CR Guitar String Retainer (Chrome)
The PAXPHIL HS008 CR is a roller string tree for two strings, measuring 10 × 12 mm and mounted through a single hole. Instead of a fixed clip, the strings run under a rotating Ø5 mm roller, so they glide through with minimal friction. It holds the strings down against the headstock and increases their break angle over the nut. The finish is chrome.
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A Roller Instead of a Fixed Clip
In a regular retainer the string rubs against metal, while a roller turns with it. Less friction means the string returns to pitch more easily after bends and tremolo use, and it is less likely to catch at the contact point.
Height: What to Know Before Installing
According to the importer JAM, the HS008 sits about 3 mm higher than a regular stock retainer — for Stratocaster-type guitars the importer recommends the classic HS006. Before buying, consider whether this height suits your headstock and nut.
Dimensions per the Paxphil Drawing
Width 10 mm, height 12 mm, a Ø5 mm roller with 6.6 mm working width between the flanges and a Ø3 mm mounting hole in the base. According to the importer, the mounting screw is sold separately.
Specifications
| Type | Roller string tree for 2 strings |
| Model | HS008 CR |
| Finish | Chrome |
| Dimensions | 10 × 12 mm (width × height) |
| Roller | Ø5 mm, 6.6 mm working width |
| Mounting | Single Ø3 mm mounting hole |
| Included | Roller retainer; screw sold separately (per importer) |
| Country of Manufacture | Korea |
| Warranty | 12 months (electronic and mechanical components) |
What's Included
The roller retainer is supplied on its own; according to the importer, the mounting screw is sold separately.
Who It's For
The HS008 CR is for guitarists who work their strings hard: the wide-bend lover, the tremolo-guitar owner who wants strings that do not catch near the nut, and the tech fine-tuning an instrument's setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose a roller string tree over a regular one?
The string runs under a rotating roller instead of rubbing against a fixed clip: there is less friction, so after bends or tremolo use the string returns to pitch more easily.
How many strings does the HS008 hold?
Two: the flanged roller has a 6.6 mm working width for a pair of strings.
Is a screw included?
No. According to the importer JAM, the screw is sold separately; the retainer mounts through a single Ø3 mm hole.
How does the HS008 differ from the HS006?
The HS008 is a 10 × 12 mm roller retainer; the HS006 is a stamped butterfly with a spacer. According to the importer, the HS008 sits about 3 mm higher than a stock retainer, so for Stratocasters it recommends the HS006.
Does the HS008 suit a Stratocaster?
It can be installed, but the importer warns it sits about 3 mm higher than a stock retainer and may be too tall. For a Strat, JAM recommends the classic HS006.
Is this a genuine Paxphil product, and what is the warranty?
Yes. SoundsGood is an official Paxphil dealer in Ukraine; the warranty is 12 months on electronic and mechanical components.
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🏪 Pickup — Kyiv, free
🚚 Nova Poshta / Ukrposhta / Meest — 1–3 days
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