D'Addario EXL117 Medium Top/Extra-Heavy Bottom, Nickel-Wound Electric Guitar Strings

The D'Addario EXL117 Medium Top/Extra-Heavy Bottom strings are precision-engineered to deliver unrivaled tone and playability for guitars tuned down a whole step to D. Featuring nickel-plated steel wrapped around their proprietary Hex-Core, these electric guitar strings produce a bright yet balanced tone with clear low end and articulated mids. The EXL117 set is gauged for drop D tuning with lighter top strings for comfort and heavier bottom strings for power.

Custom Gauge for Drop D Power

With a 11-14-19-32-44-56 gauge, the EXL117 strings are optimized for drop D tuning. The lighter 11, 14 and 19 gauge top strings provide comfort and flexibility while the heavier 32, 44 and 56 bottom strings deliver massive low-end power and tension. This combination of lighter and heavier gauges gives players in drop D tuning the best of both worlds.

Nickel-Plated Steel for Exceptional Tone

D'Addario's nickel-plated steel wrap wire is renowned for producing a bright, crisp tone with long sustain and clarity. The nickel plating also helps reduce finger squeak and fret wear. Combined with a hex core, the EXL117 strings sing with harmonically rich overtones and focused midrange that cuts through distorted tones.

Precision Manufacturing for Superior Performance

D'Addario leverages state-of-the-art computer-controlled winding to produce strings with unmatched consistency and intonation. The EXL117 strings are wound to extremely tight tolerances for precise tuning and an evenly balanced tension across all strings. This high-tech manufacturing results in strings that sound full and resonant, with notes that sing clearly up and down the fretboard.

Road-Tested and Stage-Ready

For over 50 years, D'Addario has been crafting premium strings for professional musicians around the world. The EXL117 strings continue this legacy of quality, road-tested and ready to handle the demands of the stage. Experience the D'Addario difference—order your EXL117 Medium Top/Extra-Heavy Bottom strings today.