Detail 01
Drop C gauging
The set is graded so the lowest string keeps tension when tuned down, not just the same as a standard pack.
Product detailSKU #1274034477825
D'AddarioEXL148 Nickel-Wound, Drop C Tuning Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Nickel-wound electric set gauged for drop C. For players who keep a guitar parked in a low tuning and want it to stay playable.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitars dedicated to drop C or similar low tunings
- Metal and hard rock players tuning below standard
- Anyone whose low string goes floppy in standard sets
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standard E tuning — the set will feel stiff
- Players who retune often between standard and drop
- Anyone wanting bright, zingy top-end from coated or steel-wound sets
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
Warmer and smoother under the fingers than stainless; picks up well on magnetic pickups without harshness.
Detail 03
Round-wound construction
Textured winding gives grip for pinch harmonics and pick attack, with some finger squeak when sliding.
Detail 04
Electric guitar set
Magnetic pickups need steel-core strings. These will not work on an acoustic or classical.
Detail 05
Heavier low strings
More tension at pitch, so the low end stays tight instead of clanking against the frets.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Heavier gauges usually need truss rod and intonation adjustment after fitting
- 02Nut slots may need filing if the low string binds
- 03One set only — no picks, winder, or spares included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I tune these to standard E?
You can, but tension climbs and the feel gets stiff. The set is graded for drop C, so standard tuning makes bends harder and can pull the neck.
02Will these fit any electric guitar?
They fit standard six-string electrics. On a Floyd Rose or similar locking tremolo, expect to rebalance the spring tension after the gauge change.
03Do I need a setup after installing?
Usually yes. Moving to heavier gauges changes neck relief and intonation. Check the truss rod and saddle positions once the strings settle.
04What's the difference from a regular nickel set?
The gauges are stepped for a lower tuning rather than standard pitch, so the bottom strings stay tight when dropped instead of going slack.
