Detail 01
Super light gauge
Least tension of the common gauges. Bends and vibrato take less hand strength, but strings move more under a heavy pick attack.
Product detailSKU #1325692825571
D'AddarioEXL120-8 8-String Super Light Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An eight-string electric set in the lightest common gauge. For extended-range players who want easy bending and are not chasing a tight, high-tension low end.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Eight-string players who bend and vibrato a lot
- Lead work where light tension keeps fatigue down
- Restocking a working guitar with a known, consistent set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Low tunings below standard eight-string pitch
- Players who dig in hard and want tight low-string response
- Six- or seven-string guitars — the set won't match
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
Eight-string set
Includes the extra low string below a seven-string set. Assumes an eight-string neck with eight tuners and eight nut slots.
Detail 03
Electric guitar strings
Steel-based so magnetic pickups read them. Not a substitute for acoustic or classical sets.
Detail 04
Light tension on the lowest string
The low string is the one most affected. Expect looser feel and more pitch wobble if you pick it hard.
Detail 05
Single set
One restring. Players who change strings weekly go through these fast at this price.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Eight-string only — will not fit a six or seven string guitar
- 02Light gauge usually needs truss rod and action rechecked after changing from heavier strings
- 03No tools, winder or cutters included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these work if I tune down?
Light gauge gets loose fast below standard eight-string pitch. If you tune the low string down further, a heavier set will feel and track better.
02Do I need a setup after installing these?
If you're coming from a heavier gauge, yes. Lower tension pulls less on the neck, so relief and action shift. Same gauge as before, just tune and play.
03Are these for a seven-string?
No. It's an eight-string set, so you'd have a spare string and the gauges wouldn't line up with a seven-string's tuning.
04Will these fit my nut slots?
The low string is thick. If your guitar came with a lighter low string, the slot may need widening by a tech.
