Detail 01
Medium top / heavy bottom, .011–.052
The set combines a .011 top string with a .052 bottom string.
Product detailSKU #1500000393125
D'AddarioEXL116-3D Nickel Wound Medium Top/Heavy Bottom Electric Guitar Strings 3-Pack 11 - 52
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
EXL116 is a three-pack of nickel-wound electric guitar strings with a medium-top, heavy-bottom layout: .011 on top and .052 on the bottom. That split gives the higher strings moderate flexibility while keeping the lower end booming and tight. The set is optimized for downtuning, so it suits players who want a heavier bottom side without moving to the same gauge emphasis across every string.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Downtuned electric guitar setups needing moderate flexibility on higher strings and a tight lower end.
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.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is EXL116 intended for downtuning?
Yes. The set is optimized for downtuning.
02What gauges define this set?
It uses a .011 top string and a .052 bottom string.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
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