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Three sealed packs of nickel-wound electric guitar strings in cardboard sleeves

D'Addario

D'Addario EXL116 Electric Guitar Strings Medium 3 Pack

SKU CH-KVTC-N1S8B

Three sets of medium-gauge nickel-wound electric guitar strings with hexagonal steel cores for bright tone and stable intonation

  • Length4.500
  • Weight0.2000
  • Bright tone with excellent intonation from nickel-plated steel wrap on hex core
  • Optimised for down-tuning with hybrid medium gauge set
  • Industry-standard electric guitar strings trusted by players worldwide
  • Durable round-wound construction blends steel strength with tonal alloy properties
  • Three packs included — 500,000 to 700,000 strings produced daily ensures consistent quality

D'Addario EXL116 Medium Electric Strings

The EXL116 set is a hybrid-gauge nickel-wound electric guitar string pack built for players who tune down and want a familiar round-wound feel. Each string uses a hexagonally shaped high-carbon steel core wrapped with nickel-plated steel for bright tone and reliable intonation. The three-pack format suits gigging musicians and home players who change strings regularly.

Hybrid gauges for down tuning headroom

The mixed gauge configuration provides comfortable tension when dropping the tuning while keeping the upper strings playable for lead work. Heavier low strings hold pitch under reduced tension without flopping, but very low tunings or extended-range instruments may exceed the set's practical limit. Standard tuning players may find the heavier bass strings stiffer than a traditional light set.

Three-pack convenience for frequent changes

Buying three complete sets at once reduces the cost per change and ensures a spare is always in the case or gig bag. The packaging keeps each set sealed until needed, preserving the factory-fresh tone life. Players who prefer coated strings or a different alloy for longer lifespan will not get that benefit from this nickel-plated steel construction.

Highlights

  • Bright tone with excellent intonation from nickel-plated steel wrap on hex core
  • Optimised for down-tuning with hybrid medium gauge set
  • Industry-standard electric guitar strings trusted by players worldwide
  • Durable round-wound construction blends steel strength with tonal alloy properties
  • Three packs included — 500,000 to 700,000 strings produced daily ensures consistent quality

Specifications

BrandD'addario
Length4.500
Weight0.2000

Questions about this item

Will the EXL116 medium-gauge nickel-wound set work with my existing electric guitar bridge and nut?

The EXL116 is a standard hybrid-gauge electric set wound with nickel-plated steel on a hexagonal high-carbon steel core, so it fits any guitar built for conventional electric strings.

How can I verify the EXL116 strings are performing correctly once installed?

Tune each string to pitch; the precision winding should give a bright, balanced tone with stable intonation across the fretboard and no false harmonics.

What exactly comes in the 3-pack and is anything else needed to string the guitar?

The box contains three complete EXL116 sets; no extra parts are required beyond the strings themselves and your usual string-winding tools.

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