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10-52
Light Top/Heavy Bottom Electric Guitar Strings 3-Pack EXL140-3D
XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings are the standard against which all other strings are measured. Our best-selling electric set, XL Nickel has been revered by players everywhere since 1974. Made with a high carbon steel core and nickel-plated steel wrap wire, XL Nickel strings have a bright, versatile tone, ideal for a wide variety of musical styles. 10-52 Light Top/Heavy Bottom gauge sets have a deeper low-end than Regular Lights, balanced with comfortable playability.
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DIAL IT IN. CRANK IT OUT.
XL Nickel Wound, D'Addario's most popular 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.
DIAL IT IN. CRANK IT OUT.
XL Nickel Wound, D'Addario's most popular 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.
ROUND, WOUND, AND RESPONSIVE.
ROUND WOUND STRINGS
Round wound strings have the feel and tone that most players are familiar with. This string construction combines the strength of the steel core with the tonal properties of the wrap wire alloy.
WOUND TO PERFECTION 800,000 TIMES A DAY.
STRING WINDING TECHNOLOGY
String winding equipment is designed and built by D'Addario's engineering team, guaranteeing a production range of 500,000 to 800,000 strings per day. Digitally-controlled string winding machines ensure productivity, accuracy, and consistency.
SIX SIDES OF STABILITY.
HEX CORE CONSTRUCTION
Precision drawn hexagonal core was pioneered by D'Addario. This innovation allows the wrap wire to grip the core for superior dimensional stability, enhanced durability, and precise intonation.
EXACT STANDARDS, EXTRAORDINARY SOUNDS.
WIRE DRAWING
D'Addario's in-house wire drawing machines produce musical instrument wire to our exact specifications. Control over materials, equipment, and quality allows us to deliver high performance products.
ROUND, WOUND, AND RESPONSIVE.
ROUND WOUND STRINGS
Round wound strings have the feel and tone that most players are familiar with. This string construction combines the strength of the steel core with the tonal properties of the wrap wire alloy.
WOUND TO PERFECTION 800,000 TIMES A DAY.
STRING WINDING TECHNOLOGY
String winding equipment is designed and built by D'Addario's engineering team, guaranteeing a production range of 500,000 to 800,000 strings per day. Digitally-controlled string winding machines ensure productivity, accuracy, and consistency.
SIX SIDES OF STABILITY.
HEX CORE CONSTRUCTION
Precision drawn hexagonal core was pioneered by D'Addario. This innovation allows the wrap wire to grip the core for superior dimensional stability, enhanced durability, and precise intonation.
EXACT STANDARDS, EXTRAORDINARY SOUNDS.
WIRE DRAWING
D'Addario's in-house wire drawing machines produce musical instrument wire to our exact specifications. Control over materials, equipment, and quality allows us to deliver high performance products.
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