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D'Addario EXL110 XL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - .010-.046 Regular Light

.010-.046 Regular Light Gauge Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Wound
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The Swiss Army String

One of the most popular strings in the world, D’Addario’s XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings offer top-level tone and feel at an incredibly accessible price. These strings feature a nickel-plated steel wrap wire around a hexagonal steel core; they deliver a bright and versatile tone that easily fits into any musical context. Toss a set of XL Nickel strings on your guitar and enjoy their long lifespan, smooth bends, and supreme stability. What are you waiting for? Grab your next set of D’Addario XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings today.

Which string gauge is right for me?

  • Extra Super Light: Super easy to play. Easy to bend. Great for beginners.
  • Super Light: Easy on the fingers. Slightly more volume and projection.
  • Regular Light: Most popular. Ideal balance of playability.
  • Light Top/Heavy Bottom: Deeper low end balanced with comfortable playability.
  • Medium Blues/Jazz Rock: A perfect fusion of heftier plain steels and wound strings.

The right tone for everyone

D’Addario believes that every acoustic guitar player should have a set of strings that match their sonic needs. That’s why they build strings with a range of construction methods and materials. Whether you go with the brightest 80/20 Bronze strings, the mellowest Silk & Steels, or anywhere in between, D’Addario has the perfect sound for everyone. Want to learn more? Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer today!

D’Addario: innovative strings since 1680

When you go with D’Addario, you receive far more than a great set of strings. You’re benefiting from three centuries of string-making experience. The D’Addario family tradition began in 1680 in the tiny town of Salle, Italy, where they made assorted instrument strings for over 200 years before relocating to New York in 1905. Since then, the D’Addario family has become a leader in string innovation. They designed the modern winding machine, introduced ultra-reliable hexagonal core wires, and pioneered the colored-coded ball end movement. More than 300 years since the family started making strings, D’Addario continues to set a global standard for quality and reliability. And every day, more than 500,000 strings emerge from their USA-based workshops.

D'Addario XL Nickel Wound 6-string Electric Guitar Strings Features:

  • A value-packed set of guitar strings
  • Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a snappy attack and smooth sustain
  • Hexagonal steel core wire provides extra stability, greater reliability, and improved intonation
  • Roundwound construction provides a familiar playing feel
  • Precision winding technique ensures every pack feels exactly the same
  • Corrosion-resistant packaging keeps strings fresh in storage
  • Color-coded ball ends make it easy to change and replace strings
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Tech Specs

  • Guitar Type: Electric Guitar
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Coated: No
  • Gauges: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
  • Core Material: Steel
  • Winding Material: Nickel Plated Steel
  • Winding Type: Round Wound
  • Manufacturer Part Number: EXL110

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Rated 5/5

Superb on tele

These are great strings I've used them since the 70's they don't break like some have said(I would know) in fact they tested at the top forgot breaking.i love the nano web strings too but these are a solid choice especially on your tele lol
Music background: Playing 50+ years and still learning
Rated 5/5

The Best

I've been using D'Addario strings for almost 50 years now. Back in my touring days, I would buy their strings buy the CASE.....several at a time, because we'd change the strings almost every day. That said, I've haven't bought strings for some time....that is until I broke a couple stings and found I was basically out of strings, so I went to Sweetwater's site and started poking around.... I saw these, read the reviews and called up James Masterson, my music-pro-bro there, and bought a couple packs. They came very quickly and I changed the strings on a couple of my electrics and was VERY happy with the sound. The strings have a beautiful, all-around sound....the bass was sold and full but not too boomy. The middle strings were very lively and produced a clear, non-muddy sound. AND the top stings were crisp and alive. Hit a C-chord....and the guitar had an added presence that my old Start never really had. I highly recommend these strings. Great value and great sound. CONS: Ok, it is not a perfect world, but I still miss strings coming in individual packs.....but that is more a broody comment and not a reflection on Sweetwater or D'Addario. Thanks, again, for the great service and pricing!
Music background: Singer-songwriter, Producer, composer, Multi-instrumentalist
Rated 5/5

Delta Lady

The 2017 Firebird T is drenched in blues definition & tone. With pup adjustment I can make it bluesy soulful or driving note articulation using a brass slide. The instrument is first class fit & finish. It is slightly heavy but all the factors of the instrument combine to make it what it is. The volume & tone controls are sufficient for me. I play mostly country type blues with thumb & fingers. At times I use a brass slide. This is usually with an electric guitar.
Music background: ameture jammer 15 years former bass player1
Rated 5/5

Great Tone

Never thought a string could make so much difference in tone. I have used a bunch of different strings over the years and never thought too much about it. My favorites were Kurt Mangum strings and Gibson Bright Wires. Then a got a hold of a guitar (Strat) with the DAddario XL's on it and wow, great tone. They sound really good and clear without being overly bright. I use, and am reviewing, the 10-46 gauge. (I did try the 09-42s and was not impressed with the smaller gauge.). I would recommend you string one of your guitars with these and see for yourself.
Music background: Practicing musician, but not my day job
Rated 5/5

D'ADDARIO EXL 110 NICKEL WOUND 10-46 STRINGS

I REALLY LIKE THESE STRINGS & FOR PLAYERS ON A BUDGET, THESE ARE SOME OF THE BEST GUITAR STRINGS AROUND. IF YOUR SWEAT IS NOT ESPECIALLY ACIDIC, THESE STRINGS CAN LAST QUITE AWHILE AS LONG AS YOU WIPE THEM DOWN AND USE SOME STRING CLEANER AFTER EACH USE WHICH WILL HELP YOUR STRINGS LAST.
Music background: PRO MUSICIAN/SONGWRITER
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