Detail 01
Plus gauge
Sits between D'Addario's standard gauges. A half step up in tension rather than a full gauge jump.
Product detailSKU #1274034478084
D'AddarioEXL110+ XL 010 Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
D'Addario's nickel wound electric guitar set in the .010-based plus gauge. A light set with a bit more tension than the standard .010.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who find .010s slightly slack but do not want .011s
- Guitars tuned a half step down at standard-feeling tension
- Stocking up cheaply on a familiar, consistent set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want the easiest bends — go to a .009 set
- Vintage guitars set up for very light strings without a re-setup
- Anyone needing a heavy bottom for drop tunings
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
.010 top string
The most common electric gauge. Enough tension for firm picking, still bendable.
Detail 03
Nickel wound
Nickel-plated wrap on the wound strings. Warmer than stainless and gentler on fret wear.
Detail 04
Hex core
The XL construction. Holds tuning and intonation consistently from set to set.
Detail 05
$8.49 on sale
Below normal single-set pricing. Worth buying multiples if this is already your gauge.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Moving up from .009s adds tension; expect a truss rod and intonation check
- 02Six strings only — no picks, winder, or cutters included
- 03Wound third string on this set; check that against what you play now
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the plus mean in EXL110+?
It marks a half-step gauge, sitting between D'Addario's standard sets. Slightly more tension than the regular .010 set without going all the way to .011s.
02Will these fit any electric guitar?
They fit standard six-string electrics with either a fixed bridge or a tremolo. Floating tremolos need re-balancing when you change gauge.
03Are these too heavy for a beginner?
A .010-based set is the common starting point, though it takes more finger strength than .009s. New players with sore fingertips often prefer the lighter set.
04Do these work on an acoustic?
No. These are nickel wound for magnetic pickups. Acoustics need bronze or phosphor bronze strings to sound right.
