D'Addario EXL117 Medium Top/Extra Heavy Bottom 11-56 Electric Guitar Strings
Optimised for D Tuning
D'Addario XL Nickel Wound EXL117 electric guitar strings are a high-performance set of strings specifically designed for heavy music styles and drop tunings. They feature a hexagonal steel core that enhances the string's flexibility and resonance, resulting in a powerful and dynamic tone.
These strings are optimized for D tuning (1 step down) and have a medium top and extra-heavy bottom gauge (11-56), which provides a balanced tension across all strings, making them ideal for playing in lower tunings without losing sound quality. The wound strings are made of nickel-plated steel that offers excellent durability and a bright, crisp sound, while the plain strings are made of high carbon steel that enhances tuning stability and reduces the risk of breakage.
Whether you're a metal shredder, a heavy rock player, or someone who likes to experiment with alternate tunings, the D'Addario XL Nickel Wound EXL117 strings are the perfect choice for achieving a rich and aggressive sound with superior intonation and clarity.
Features
| Coating: Uncoated |
| Number Of Strings: 6 |
| Wrap Material: Nickel-Plated Steel |
| Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, versatile electric guitar tone, great for a variety of musical genres. |
| XL Nickel are made with D'Addario's proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability. |
| XL Nickel sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points. |
| XL Nickel electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to D'Addario's exacting specifications at their New York production facility. |
String Guage
| String | Diamater (Inches) |
| d | 0.011 |
| A | 0.014 |
| F | 0.019 |
| C | 0.032 |
| G | 0.044 |
| D | 0.056 |
(EXL117)
| SKU | EXL117 |
| Barcode # | 019954962531 |
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