D'Addario EXL116 Electric Guitar Strings - Medium Top Heavy Bottom

The world's best-selling electric guitar string since 1974

EXL116

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D'Addario XL Nickel Wound strings are the standard against which all other electric guitar strings are measured. Revered by players everywhere since 1974, they're D'Addario's best-selling electric set — a high carbon steel core wrapped in nickel-plated steel wire for a bright, versatile tone that works across virtually any style you play.

The EXL116 is a 11-52 Medium Top/Heavy Bottom hybrid set. The lighter top strings keep bends and vibrato moderately flexible, while the heavier bottom strings bring a booming, tight low end — a great match for lower tunings, heavy riffing, or anyone who wants more authority down low without sacrificing lead playability.

Every XL Nickel set is built around D'Addario's proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability set after set. They ship in a recyclable VCI bag with a code you can register to earn Players Circle points, and they're made in the USA, drawn to D'Addario's exacting specifications at the company's New York production facility.

  • 11-52 Medium Top/Heavy Bottom hybrid gauge
  • Nickel-plated steel wrap over a high carbon steel Hex-Core
  • Round wound, uncoated, 6-string set
  • Bright, versatile tone suited to all genres
  • Made in the USA at D'Addario's New York facility

Included in the package are:

D'Addario EXL116 Electric Guitar Strings - Medium Top Heavy Bottom

Six XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings

Recyclable VCI bag with Players Circle registration code

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D'Addario EXL116 Electric Guitar Strings - Medium Top Heavy Bottom

D'Addario EXL116 Electric Guitar Strings - Medium Top Heavy Bottom

$8.49

$8.49

Best Of Both Worlds

The Medium Top/Heavy Bottom layout gives the high strings moderate flexibility for bends and vibrato while the low strings stay tight and booming. It's the hybrid answer for players who want lead feel and heavy rhythm authority in one set.

Tone For Any Style

Nickel-plated steel wrap wire produces a bright, versatile electric tone that sits well in nearly any genre. It's the reason XL Nickel has been the go-to set for players everywhere since 1974.

Consistent Set After Set

D'Addario's proprietary Hex-Core delivers perfect intonation, a consistent feel, and reliable durability every time you restring. You know exactly what you're getting with each new pack.

11-52 Hybrid Gauge

Medium Top/Heavy Bottom gauging pairs more flexible high strings with a heavier, tighter low end.

Nickel-Plated Steel Wrap

The nickel-plated steel wrap wire gives XL Nickel its signature bright, versatile voice.

High Carbon Steel Core

A high carbon steel core anchors the set for strength and stability.

Proprietary Hex-Core

D'Addario's Hex-Core ensures perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.

Round Wound Construction

Traditional round wound construction for familiar grip and bright attack.

Uncoated Strings

No coating — just the natural feel and response of the raw wrap wire.

Frequently Asked Questions

Specs & Support

• Gauges: 11-52 Medium Top/Heavy Bottom

• Number of Strings: 6

• Core Material: High Carbon Steel (Hex-Core)

• Wrap Material: Nickel-Plated Steel

• Construction: Round Wound

• Coating: Uncoated

• Set Type: Sets, Multipacks

• Ideal For: All Genres

• Country of Origin: Made in the USA (New York production facility)

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