Built for the heaviest riffs and lowest tunings, the EXL148 extreme hybrid set pushes the boundaries of what electric guitar strings can handle. These strings are specifically engineered for guitarists who tune down to C or those who simply prefer the feel and power of heavier gauge strings in their playing.
D'Addario's XL Nickel Wound strings represent their most sought-after electric guitar string range, combining precision manufacturing with premium materials. Each string features nickelplated steel wire wound meticulously around a hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core that has been carefully drawn to exact specifications.
This construction method produces strings that maintain their distinctive bright tone over extended periods while providing excellent intonation across the fretboard. The versatile nature of these strings makes them suitable for an extensive range of guitar types and musical genres, from metal and rock to blues and beyond.
- Hybrid gauges optimized for "C" tuning or players who prefer a heavier string
- Round wound with nickelplated 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 .012, .016 .020, Nickel Wound .034, .046, .060



