D'Addario EXL116 Electric Guitar Strings

D'Addario EXL116 Electric Guitar Strings - A Hybrid Gauge Set Optimized For Down Tuning

EXL116 is a hybrid set with a .011 on top and a .052 on the bottom, giving the strings moderate flexibility on the high strings with booming, tight low end that is optimized for down tuning. XL Nickel Wound, D'Addario's most popular electric guitar strings, are precision wound with nickel-plated steel onto a carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core. The result, strings with long lasting, distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation, is ideal for the widest variety of guitars and musical styles.

• String Gauges - Plain Steel .011, .014, .018, Nickel Wound .030, .042, .052
• Hybrid gauges optimized for down tuning
• Round wound with nickel-plated steel for distinctive bright tone
• Environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always fresh
• Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance

Available As

• Single Sets
• 3 Set Pack

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