Detail 01
Light gauge
The .010-based set most electrics ship with. Bends and vibrato stay easy without going floppy in standard tuning.

Independent shopping perspective
Ten sets of D'Addario EXL110 nickel-wound electric strings in the standard light gauge. For players who restring often and want to buy in bulk.


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What matters in use
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 01
The .010-based set most electrics ship with. Bends and vibrato stay easy without going floppy in standard tuning.
Detail 02
Warmer and smoother than stainless steel, and easier on frets over time. The standard sound most players expect.
Detail 03
Cuts per-set cost against buying singles. Sets stay sealed individually, so you open one at a time.
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Ten sets is roughly a year of playing if you restring monthly. Less if you gig weekly.
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Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It is the standard light set, .010-.046. The most common factory gauge on electric guitars.
EXL115 is a step heavier at .011-.049. EXL110 is easier to bend; EXL115 holds more tension for lower tunings.
Yes, on any standard six-string electric. They are not for acoustic, classical or bass.
Not if you are already on .010s. Switching from a different gauge changes neck relief and intonation.