Detail 01
Wound 3rd string
The G has a metal winding over the core. Warmer and thicker than a plain G, but much harder to bend.
Product detailSKU #1274034477838
D'AddarioEXL115W Nickel Blues/Jazz Wound 3rd Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Nickel-wound electric set in the blues/jazz gauge, with a wound third string instead of a plain G. For players who want a smoother, warmer third.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Blues and jazz players who bend the G string rarely
- Anyone chasing vintage-era string feel on an electric
- Players who find a plain G too bright or thin
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Rock players who bend the G string constantly
- Beginners still building finger strength
- Anyone who wants effortless string bending
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 wound
Nickel-plated windings read warmer and less aggressive than pure steel, and stay easier on the frets.
Detail 03
Blues/jazz gauge
Heavier than a standard light set. More tension, more low-end body, more push against the fingers.
Detail 04
Electric guitar strings
Magnetic steel core so pickups sense them. These will not work on acoustic or classical instruments.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A wound 3rd can bind in a nut slot cut for a plain G
- 02Changing to a heavier gauge usually means a truss rod and intonation setup
- 03Single set only, not a multipack
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is a wound 3rd string?
The G string has a wire winding around its core instead of being a bare steel string. It sounds warmer and blends better with the D and A, but it fights you on bends.
02Will these fit my guitar without a setup?
Often yes, but the wound G is thicker than the plain G your nut was slotted for. If it sticks or pings when tuning, the nut slot needs widening.
03Can I use these on an acoustic guitar?
No. These are electric strings. Use them on a magnetic-pickup electric guitar.
04Are these harder to play than regular strings?
Yes. The heavier gauge means more tension, and the wound third resists bending in a way a plain G does not. Expect to work harder.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
