D'Addario EXL140 Electric Guitar Strings 10-52 Hybrid Light Top Heavy Bottom | Nickel Wound Set

The D'Addario EXL140 Electric Guitar String Set (10-52) is a popular hybrid string set designed for players who want the perfect balance of comfortable bending and powerful low-end response. Combining lighter high strings with heavier bass strings, the EXL140 delivers excellent versatility for rock, blues, metal, and drop tuning applications.

Featuring XL Nickel Wound construction, these strings are precision wound with nickel-plated steel around a high-carbon steel core, producing D'Addario's signature bright tone, reliable intonation, and long-lasting performance.

The Light Top / Heavy Bottom gauge combination provides effortless bends on the treble strings while maintaining a strong, punchy low end for heavy chords and powerful riffs.

Features

• ✔ Hybrid 10-52 gauge set with light top and heavy bottom strings

• ✔ Ideal for down tuning and drop tuning applications

• ✔ Comfortable plain steel strings for easier bending

• ✔ Heavier wound strings provide powerful low-end response

• ✔ Nickel-plated steel winding delivers bright, distinctive tone

• ✔ Excellent intonation and tuning stability

• ✔ Long-lasting performance and reliable durability

• ✔ Made in the USA to D'Addario's high quality standards

Specifications

• Brand: D'Addario

• Model: EXL140

• Series: XL Nickel Wound

• Instrument: Electric Guitar

• String Type: Round Wound

• Material: Nickel-Plated Steel

• Gauge: Light Top / Heavy Bottom

• String Gauges:

  • 1st: .010 Plain Steel

  • 2nd: .013 Plain Steel

  • 3rd: .017 Plain Steel

  • 4th: .030 Nickel Wound

  • 5th: .042 Nickel Wound

  • 6th: .052 Nickel Wound

Why You'll Love It

• Offers the playability of lighter strings with the power of heavier gauges

• Great for rhythm players who need strong low-end punch

• Perfect for rock, blues, metal, and alternate tunings

• Provides a bright, balanced tone across the fretboard

• Trusted by guitarists worldwide for consistency and reliability

Perfect For

• Electric Guitar Players

• Rock Guitarists

• Metal Players

• Blues Musicians

• Drop Tuning

• Rhythm Guitar

• Lead Guitar