{"product_id":"daddario-exl117-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-medium-top-extra-heavy-bottom-11-56","title":"D'Addario EXL117 Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - Medium Top\/Extra Heavy Bottom - (11-56)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Tension Clarity for Down-Tuned \u0026amp; Drop-Tuning Rigor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake control of lower tunings without sacrificing tension, clarity, or playability. The \u003cb\u003eD'Addario EXL117 XL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings (11-56)\u003c\/b\u003e feature a \u003cb\u003eMedium Top \/ Extra Heavy Bottom\u003c\/b\u003e gauge combination specifically designed for tuned-down setups—including D Standard, Drop D, and Drop C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLegendary Tone \u0026amp; Corrosion-Resistant Packaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOptimized for Lower Tunings:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for D Standard, Drop C, and heavy drop-tuning configurations where extra bottom-end tension is required.                                                                                                                               \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHybrid Tension Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e Medium top strings (\u003ccode\u003e.011\u003c\/code\u003e) maintain bendability; extra heavy bottom strings (\u003ccode\u003e.056\u003c\/code\u003e) prevent low-string flub and tuning instability.                                                                              \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBright, Versatile Tone:\u003c\/b\u003e Nickel-plated steel wrap wire delivers signature XL brightness, harmonic punch, and prolonged sustain.                                                           \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHex-Core Precision:\u003c\/b\u003e High-carbon hexagonal core wire ensures tight wrap-wire bonding for long-lasting durability and precise intonation.                                                                                                           \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorrosion-Resistant Packaging:\u003c\/b\u003e Sealed in environmentally friendly, anti-tarnish packaging to ensure your strings stay as fresh as the day they were wound.                         \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade in the USA:\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured in New York to the highest quality control standards for maximum reliability and intonation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: EXL117\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument: Electric Guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGauges: Medium Top\/Extra Heavy Bottom - (11, 14, 19, 32, 44, 56)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Material: Nickel plated Steel with High-Carbon Hex Core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade In The USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"D'Addario","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50236471378160,"sku":"EXL117","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/0978\/3024\/files\/daddario_EXL117_electric_guitar_strings_02.webp?v=1786393639","url":"https:\/\/chesbromusiccompany.com\/products\/daddario-exl117-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-medium-top-extra-heavy-bottom-11-56","provider":"Chesbro Music Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}