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D'Addario EXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings (EXL110, EXL115, EXL120 & More)
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D'Addario EXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings (EXL110, EXL115, EXL120 & More)
The electric guitar strings more players reach for than any other. D'Addario EXL Nickel Wound strings are the go-to set for everything from first guitars to touring rigs: bright, punchy tone, smooth feel, and tuning that stays put. If you're not sure what to put on your guitar, start here.
Why players choose EXL
- Bright, balanced tone Nickel-plated steel wrap gives clear highs and a full low end for rock, blues, pop, country and jazz.
- Stays in tune A hexagonal high-carbon steel core grips the wrap wire for stable tuning and accurate intonation up the neck.
- Fresh out of the pack Sealed in corrosion-resistant packaging, so they sound as bright on day one as when they left the factory.
- Quick string changes Colour-coded ball ends make it easy to tell which string goes where.
Which gauge is right for you?
- Regular Light 10-46 (EXL110) The most popular all-round set and the factory gauge on most electric guitars. Not sure? Pick this one.
- Super Light 9-42 (EXL120) Easiest to play. Great for beginners, lead playing and big bends.
- Medium 11-49 (EXL115) Fuller tone and a firmer feel. A favourite for blues, jazz and lower tunings.
- Light Top Heavy Bottom 10-52 (EXL140) Easy bends on top with tight, chunky lows for rock, metal and drop tunings.
- Heavy 12-54 (EXL145) Maximum punch and stability for drop tunings and heavy styles.
- Extra Super Light 8-38 (EXL130) The lightest feel in the range for fast, effortless playing.
- Jazz Light 12-52 (EJ21) Wound third string for a warm, round tone on jazz and archtop guitars.
- 12-String Regular Light 10-46 (EXL150) A complete 12-string set for 12-string electric guitars.
Need help choosing?
Going heavier or lighter than what's on your guitar now can change how the neck feels and how it plays in tune, and a quick setup sorts that out. Not sure what you have on there? Bring your guitar in or contact us and we'll help you pick the right set.
Gauges
| Extra Super Light (EXL130) | .008 .010 .015 .021w .030w .038w |
| Super Light (EXL120) | .009 .011 .016 .024w .032w .042w |
| Regular Light (EXL110) | .010 .013 .017 .026w .036w .046w |
| Medium (EXL115) | .011 .014 .018 .028w .038w .049w |
| Light Top Heavy Bottom (EXL140) | .010 .013 .017 .030w .042w .052w |
| Jazz Light (EJ21) | .012 .016 .024w .032w .042w .052w |
| Heavy (EXL145) | .012 .016 .020 .032w .042w .054w |
| 12-String Regular Light (EXL150) | .010/.010 .013/.013 .017/.008 .026w/.012 .036w/.018 .046w/.026w |
| How to read | High E to low E, w marks a wound string |
Construction
| Strings per pack | 6 (12 for EXL150) |
| Wrap wire | Nickel-plated steel |
| Core | Hexagonal high-carbon steel |
| Winding | Round wound |
| Coated | No |
| Made in | USA |
Specifications
Compare similar stringsGauges
- Extra Super Light (EXL130)
- .008 .010 .015 .021w .030w .038w
- Super Light (EXL120)
- .009 .011 .016 .024w .032w .042w
- Regular Light (EXL110)
- .010 .013 .017 .026w .036w .046w
- Medium (EXL115)
- .011 .014 .018 .028w .038w .049w
- Light Top Heavy Bottom (EXL140)
- .010 .013 .017 .030w .042w .052w
- Jazz Light (EJ21)
- .012 .016 .024w .032w .042w .052w
- Heavy (EXL145)
- .012 .016 .020 .032w .042w .054w
- 12-String Regular Light (EXL150)
- .010/.010 .013/.013 .017/.008 .026w/.012 .036w/.018 .046w/.026w
- How to read
- High E to low E, w marks a wound string
Construction
- Strings per pack
- 6 (12 for EXL150)
- Wrap wire
- Nickel-plated steel
- Core
- Hexagonal high-carbon steel
- Winding
- Round wound
- Coated
- No
- Made in
- USA
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Questions
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Do students get a discount?
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What payment methods do you accept?
Visa, Mastercard and American Express online, or call (613) 727-0727 to order by phone with Visa or Mastercard.
What's your return policy?
Strings, reeds and humidifiers bought in-store are non-returnable for sanitary reasons. Online: 14 days for store credit on regular-priced items in original condition, 10% restocking fee. Sale is final.