Detail 01
Nickel wound
Warmer and rounder than stainless steel, with less finger noise. Also softer on frets over time.
Product detailSKU #1316478165704
D'AddarioD'Addario EXL157 Nickel Wound Medium Baritone Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Nickel wound baritone set for extended-scale electric guitars. Medium gauge, heavy enough to hold tension at B or A standard.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Baritone guitars tuned B standard or A standard
- Players wanting nickel warmth over brighter stainless windings
- Replacing a slack, buzzing set on an extended-scale neck
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standard 25.5" electrics — the low strings will be unplayably slack
- Acoustic or classical guitars
- Players wanting bright, aggressive attack from stainless steel
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Baritone set
Heavier gauges throughout so lower tunings keep tension. Standard sets go floppy at these pitches.
Detail 03
Medium gauge
Middle ground for baritone. Enough tension for clear low notes without fighting your fretting hand.
Detail 04
Electric guitar strings
Steel core reads on magnetic pickups. Will not work on an instrument without them.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Heavier gauge changes neck relief — expect a truss rod tweak
- 02Nut slots may need widening for the thicker low strings
- 03Intonation will shift; plan to reset saddles after the change
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a regular electric guitar?
Only if you tune well below standard. On a normal 25.5" scale at E standard, these gauges are far tighter than intended.
02What tuning are these for?
Baritone tunings — typically B standard or A standard on an extended-scale instrument.
03How many strings in the set?
A six-string set.
04Nickel or stainless?
Nickel wound. Warmer top end, quieter under the fingers, gentler on frets than stainless steel.
