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Double ball end
Ball on both ends instead of a trim-and-wind tuner post. Only fits hardware designed to clamp both ends.
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D'AddarioESXL120 Nickel Double Ball End Super Light Electric Guitar Strings
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The Korena take
Super light nickel electric strings with a ball end at both ends. Made for headless guitars and double-locking systems that clamp both sides.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Headless guitars that need a ball end at the nut
- Steinberger-style instruments with double ball hardware
- Players wanting a slinky feel from super light gauges
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standard guitars with tuning pegs — single ball end is what you need
- Drop tunings; super light gauges go slack fast
- Players who want stiff tension for hard picking
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
Super light gauge
Lowest tension in the common range. Easy bends and fast feel, but slack in lowered tunings.
Detail 03
Nickel wound
Magnetic, so pickups read them. Slightly warmer and smoother under the fingers than stainless steel.
Detail 04
Fixed overall length
Double ball strings are cut to a set length, so scale length and hardware spacing must match the string.
Detail 05
Electric guitar strings
Built for magnetic pickups. On an acoustic without a magnetic pickup they will sound thin.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your bridge and nut both accept ball ends before ordering
- 02No trimming possible — the length is fixed by the ball ends
- 03Standard single ball strings will not work on double ball hardware
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these work on a normal Strat or Les Paul?
No. A standard guitar winds the plain end onto a tuner post. These have a ball at both ends and need matching hardware.
02What guitars use double ball end strings?
Headless designs and double-locking systems that clamp a ball at both the bridge and the nut end, such as Steinberger-style instruments.
03How light is super light?
It is the lightest of the common electric ranges — easiest bending and fastest feel, with the least tension against the pick.
04Can I cut these to length?
No. The ball ends fix the usable length, so the string must match your instrument's scale and hardware spacing.
