Description
Swap in a fresh set of EXL117s and feel the difference immediately: that dead, floppy low end you’ve been fighting disappears, replaced by tight, articulate bass strings that still let your highs cut through. D’Addario built this hybrid gauge set specifically for guitarists tuning a whole step down to D, pairing a fairly standard treble side with beefed-up wound strings underneath so you get chug and clarity without sacrificing bend-friendly feel.
- Gauges: .011, .014, .019 plain steel / .032, .044, .056 nickel wound
- Round wound construction — the familiar, textured feel most players grew up on
- Nickel-plated steel wrap for that classic bright, articulate XL tone
- Hexagonal high-carbon steel core grips the wrap wire tightly, so the string stays true longer instead of going dull and inconsistent
- Wound on D’Addario’s own precision, computer-controlled machines for set-after-set consistency
- Corrosion-resistant packaging keeps them fresh until you’re ready to restring
- Made in the USA
If you’re the type who changes strings often — because you know exactly when a set starts sounding tired — these XLs give you a reliable, repeatable baseline every time. Whether you’re gigging in a lower tuning or just want more low-end body without going full baritone, the EXL117 set delivers consistent intonation, sustain, and that bright nickel snap D’Addario is known for. Grab a few sets; at StringRush, we know you’ll be back before the tone fades.
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