D'ADDARIO NICKEL STRINGS FOR ELECTRIC GUITAR EXL120BT BALANCED SUPER LIGHT 9-40
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The "XL Nickel Wound" Standard in Balanced Tension Version
D'Addario XL nickel-plated strings are among the brand's most popular electric guitar strings, valued for their versatility and distinctive bright tone. The EXL120BT set (Balanced Super Light, rated 9-40) retains this tonal signature while adding a tension distribution designed to provide a more uniform feel across the entire fretboard, ideal for gaining control without changing your sonic identity.
Technical specifications
| Format | standard |
| Type of cord attachment | Without |
| Category | electric |
| Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Color | Grey |
| Model | D'Addario EXL120BT |
| Type | electric guitar strings |
| Series | XL Nickel Wound |
| Design | balanced tension (mathematically optimized gauges) |
| Wrap | nickel-plated steel, round wound |
| Core | carefully machined carbon steel |
| Tone | distinctive bright |
| Intonation | excellent |
| Styles | suitable for a wide range of guitars and musical styles |
| Playability | enhanced dynamic control, more consistent feel between strings |
| Techniques | bends, strumming, tapping, fingerpicking, slap |
| Packaging | eco-friendly and corrosion-resistant |
| Made in | USA |
| Gauge specifications | plain steel.010,.0135,.017; nickel wrap.024,.034,.046 |
Questions frequently asked
What are the gauges of the D'Addario EXL120BT set?
This Super Light set is listed as gauge 9-40 and includes six strings for electric guitar.
What difference does the balanced tension make on these 9-40 strings?
The Balanced Tension design is based on mathematically optimized gauges. It aims for a more even feel from string to string and improved dynamic control on the fretboard.
What sound do the XL Nickel Wound strings provide?
The round steel wire plated with nickel delivers the bright, distinctive tone of the XL Nickel Wound series. The core is made of carefully machined carbon steel.
Are these strings suitable for bends and tapping?
The specified techniques include bends, tapping, strumming, fingerpicking, and slap. The Super Light 9-40 gauge is paired with a consistent feel across the strings.
Where are the EXL120BT strings made and how are they packaged?
They are manufactured in the USA. The packaging is designed to be eco-friendly and corrosion-resistant.
