Description
Some players chase brightness, others chase warmth—EXL115W splits the difference by keeping the wound 3rd string tradition alive inside D’Addario’s XL Nickel Wound family. If you’ve been reaching for medium-ish gauges but want that smoother, rounder 3rd instead of a plain steel string that pings too hard under bends, this set is built for exactly that itch.
The construction is straight XL: nickel-plated steel wrapped around a hexagonal high-carbon steel core. That hex shape isn’t just spec-sheet trivia—it’s why the wrap wire locks down tight and the string keeps its voice string after string instead of going dull after a few sweaty sets. Round wound means the texture under your fingers is the familiar, grippy feel most players grew up on, not a slick coated surface.
Gauges run .011, .014 plain steel, then .021 (wound), .028, .038, .049 nickel wound—so you get the punch and clarity XL’s are known for, plus that extra bit of body on the 3rd for blues bends and jazz chording that just sits better.
- Popular XL115 gauging with a wound 3rd string for smoother bends and chords
- Nickel-plated round wound construction for bright, cutting tone
- Hexagonal core keeps the wrap tight for consistent longevity
- Corrosion-resistant packaging so the set you buy is the set you play, fresh
- Made in the U.S.A. on D’Addario’s precision winding machines
Old dead strings rob your tone before you even plug in. Restring with EXL115W and hear what the wound 3rd was missing.
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