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Lari Basilio brings her fiery sound to life with a set of Nickel Wound XL’s.play button

Lari Basilio brings her fiery sound to life with a set of Nickel Wound XL’s.

Wolfgang Van Halen takes a moment on tour with @MammothWVH to talk string gauges on his XL’s.play button

Wolfgang Van Halen takes a moment on tour with @MammothWVH to talk string gauges on his XL’s.

D'Addario

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D'Addario EXL110 Nickel Wound Light strings are world renowned as the choice of professional musicians in all genres for their ideal combination of tone, flexibility and longevity. Made in the USA, EXL110 strings are precision wound with nickel-plated steel, which produces a bright yet warm tone and significantly reduces fret wear. The gages of 10-13-17-26-36-46 are balanced for most electric guitars and playing styles.

Nickel-Plated Steel Provides Signature Tone and Durability

EXL110 strings are wound with nickel-plated steel, which gives them their distinctive bright yet warm tone and protects frets from wear. The nickel plating is an ideal complement to the steel, enhancing clarity and projection while mellowing higher overtones for a balanced tone. This material combination also provides corrosion resistance and consistency through extreme temperature and humidity changes. Overall, these nickel-plated strings simply sound and feel better, delivering the tone and playability that has made them legendary.

Precision Manufacturing Ensures Consistent Quality

As the world's largest string manufacturer, D'Addario has perfected the manufacturing process to ensure consistent quality and performance in every set. EXL110 strings are made in the USA using state-of-the-art computer-controlled winding equipment to guarantee each string has the proper gauge, flexibility, and tension. String cores and wraps are also carefully monitored to match specifications precisely. This strict quality control, combined with premium materials, gives players the confidence in knowing each EXL110 set will have the tone and intonation they desire for their instrument and style.

Versatile Gauges Suit Most Guitars and Playing Styles

The EXL110 set features gauges of 10-13-17-26-36-46, a versatile range balanced for most electric guitars and genres. The lighter top strings provide clarity and flexibility for intricate solos and rhythm playing, while the heavier bottom strings have enough tension for solid bass tones. This combination of lighter and heavier gauges in one set allows all musicians to achieve their desired tone, regardless of guitar type or musical style. For a heavier option, D'Addario also offers the EXL120 Super Light set with gauges of 9-11-16-24-32-42.

D'Addario EXL110 Nickel Wound Light Electric Guitar Strings Single-Pack
D'Addario EXL110 Nickel Wound Light Electric Guitar Strings Single-Pack
D'Addario EXL110 Nickel Wound Light Electric Guitar Strings Single-Pack

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  • Player's choice
  • Nickel roundwound
  • Bright, lasting tone

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