Detail 01
11-49 gauge
One step up from the common 10-46. Stiffer feel, more output, harder bends.
Product detailSKU #1292606661999
D'AddarioEXL115 Medium Gauge Guitar Strings 3-Pack
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Three sets of medium-gauge nickel electric guitar strings, 11-49. For players who want more tension and grip than a standard 10-46 set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drop tunings that go slack on lighter gauges
- Hard picking and rhythm work that needs tension to stay in tune
- Jazz and blues players who want a fuller wound-string voice
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who bend a lot and want a light touch
- Floating tremolo guitars, unless you want to redo the spring setup
- Acoustic guitars — wrong construction for that job
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
Nickel-plated steel wrap
The standard electric string wrap. Magnetic, so pickups read it; balanced brightness without the harshness of pure steel.
Detail 03
3-pack
Lower per-set cost than singles. Practical only if you restring often enough to use all three.
Detail 04
Heavier tension
Truss rod may need a small adjustment and intonation may drift if you're moving up from 10s.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Moving up from 10s usually means a truss rod and intonation check
- 02On a Floyd Rose or floating trem, spring tension needs rebalancing
- 03No tools, winders or cutters included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauge is EXL115?
11-49. The high E is .011 and the low E is .049 — commonly called medium or blues/jazz rock gauge.
02Will these work in drop D or drop C?
Drop D works well; the heavier low E keeps tension. Drop C is a stretch — a heavier set is a better fit there.
03Do I need a setup after switching to these?
If you're coming from 9s or 10s, plan on a truss rod and intonation check. Coming from another 11 set, no.
04Can I use these on an acoustic?
No. Electric strings are nickel-wound for pickups and sound thin and quiet on an acoustic.
