Musicians seeking that perfect balance between playability and powerful sound consistently reach for EXL115 strings. These strings offer moderate flexibility paired with a full, robust tone that cuts through any mix, making them the go-to choice for guitarists who demand both comfort and sonic presence.
D’Addario’s XL Nickel Wound series represents their most sought-after electric guitar strings, and for good reason. Each string is precision wound using nickel plated steel carefully wrapped around a hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core that’s been meticulously drawn to exact specifications.
This construction method produces strings with exceptional longevity and that distinctive bright character guitarists love, while maintaining excellent intonation across the fretboard. The versatile nature of these strings makes them suitable for virtually any electric guitar and musical genre, from clean jazz tones to heavy rock riffs.
- Preferred for their moderate flexibility and rich, full tone
- Round wound with nickel plated steel for distinctive bright tone
- Environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always fresh
- Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
- String Gauges: Plain Steel .011, .014, .018, Nickel Wound .028, .038, .049



