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Nickel wound
Nickel-plated steel wrap. Magnetic enough for pickups, warmer and less abrasive on frets than pure stainless.
Product detailSKU #1292606662004
D'AddarioEXL110 Nickel Wound Light Electric Guitar Strings Single-Pack
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Nickel wound 10-46 electric set. The baseline gauge for most electric guitars and the standard against which other electric sets are measured.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Standard-tuned electrics that came with 10s from the factory
- Players who bend a lot but still want low-end weight
- A cheap spare set to keep in the gig bag
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Acoustic guitars, which need bronze-wound strings to sound right
- Drop tunings below D, where 10s go floppy
- Players buying in bulk — a single pack costs more per set
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.
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Light gauge, 10-46
The most common electric gauge. Swapping from another 10-46 set needs no truss rod or intonation change.
Detail 03
10 high E
Bends full steps without fighting you, and still holds pitch harder than a 9 under a heavy pick attack.
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46 low E
Tight in standard tuning. Drop D works; anything lower starts buzzing against the frets.
Detail 05
Single pack
One set. Fine for occasional restringing, expensive if you change strings weekly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Ball-end electric strings — not a substitute for acoustic bronze sets
- 02Check whether your guitar is strung with 9s; moving to 10s changes neck relief
- 03No winder or cutters included; you'll need wire cutters for the excess
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are 10s the right gauge for me?
If your guitar shipped with 10s and you play standard tuning, yes. Go to 9s for easier bending, 11s for drop tunings or more attack.
02Do I need to adjust anything after switching from 9s?
Usually yes. Heavier strings pull the neck forward, so expect a small truss rod adjustment and an intonation check at the bridge.
03Can these go on an acoustic?
They'll physically fit, but they'll sound thin and quiet. Acoustics need bronze windings to drive the top.
04How often should I change them?
Depends on playing time and hand chemistry. When they look dull, feel gritty under the fingers, or stop holding intonation.
