Detail 01
Nickel wound
Warmer, rounder top end than stainless steel, and easier on frets over time.
Product detailSKU #1274034478234
D'AddarioEXL150 Nickel XL 12-String Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Nickel-wound light-gauge string set for 12-string electric guitar. For players who already own a 12-string and want a standard, low-cost replacement set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 12-string electric owners restringing on a regular schedule
- Players wanting familiar nickel tone rather than bright steel
- Keeping spare sets on hand at low cost
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Six-string electrics — the octave strings have no use
- Acoustic 12-strings, which need bronze-wound sets
- Players wanting heavier gauges for drop tunings
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
12-string set
Includes paired octave and unison strings, so six of the twelve are thin plain steel.
Detail 03
Light gauge
Lower tension across twelve strings, which matters since a 12-string already pulls hard on the neck.
Detail 04
Electric guitar strings
Magnetic steel core reads on pickups. On an acoustic they will sound thin and lifeless.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One set only — no spare octave strings for the thin ones that break
- 02Restringing twelve strings takes roughly twice as long as six
- 03Check your bridge and nut slots fit paired strings before switching gauges
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these work on an acoustic 12-string?
No. These are electric strings with a steel core designed for magnetic pickups. An acoustic 12-string needs bronze-wound strings to project properly.
02How many strings come in the set?
Twelve — six main strings plus their paired octave and unison partners, packaged as one complete set for a single restring.
03Is light gauge too loose for a 12-string?
Light gauge is the common choice on 12-strings because the combined pull of twelve strings is already high. Heavier sets add more neck tension.
04Do I need to adjust my guitar after switching to these?
If you are coming from a different gauge, expect to check intonation and neck relief. Same-gauge replacement usually needs no adjustment.
