D'Addario EXL117 Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - Medium Top/Extra Heavy Bottom - (11-56)

High-Tension Clarity for Down-Tuned & Drop-Tuning Rigor

Take control of lower tunings without sacrificing tension, clarity, or playability. The D'Addario EXL117 XL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings (11-56) feature a Medium Top / Extra Heavy Bottom gauge combination specifically designed for tuned-down setups—including D Standard, Drop D, and Drop C.

By pairing comfortable medium-gauge treble strings with heavy-gauge bass strings, the EXL117 set keeps your low-end tight and punchy for heavy riffing while preserving the flexibility needed for bending high notes and soloing.

Legendary Tone & Corrosion-Resistant Packaging

Precision wound with nickel-plated steel onto a high-carbon, hexagon-shaped steel core, D'Addario XL Nickel Wound strings deliver a bright, distinctive tone with excellent intonation. Like all D'Addario XLs, the EXL117 set is manufactured in the USA and packaged in an environmentally friendly, corrosion-resistant bag to guarantee fresh tone right out of the package.

Key Features

• Optimized for Lower Tunings: Ideal for D Standard, Drop C, and heavy drop-tuning configurations where extra bottom-end tension is required.                                                                                                                               
• Hybrid Tension Profile: Medium top strings (.011) maintain bendability; extra heavy bottom strings (.056) prevent low-string flub and tuning instability.                                                                              
• Bright, Versatile Tone: Nickel-plated steel wrap wire delivers signature XL brightness, harmonic punch, and prolonged sustain.                                                           
• Hex-Core Precision: High-carbon hexagonal core wire ensures tight wrap-wire bonding for long-lasting durability and precise intonation.                                                                                                           
• Corrosion-Resistant Packaging: Sealed in environmentally friendly, anti-tarnish packaging to ensure your strings stay as fresh as the day they were wound.                         
• Made in the USA: Manufactured in New York to the highest quality control standards for maximum reliability and intonation.

Specs:

• Model: EXL117
• Instrument: Electric Guitar
• Gauges: Medium Top/Extra Heavy Bottom - (11, 14, 19, 32, 44, 56)
• String Material: Nickel plated Steel with High-Carbon Hex Core
• Made In The USA