Detail 01
High-strung / Nashville tuning
The low four strings are replaced by thin ones tuned an octave up. No bass register at all.
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D'AddarioEXL150H High-Strung Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
High-strung (Nashville tuning) electric guitar set. Replaces the four wound strings with thin, high-octave versions for layering under standard-tuned parts.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording a second guitar layer that sits above the main part
- Adding 12-string shimmer with one guitar and one track
- Guitarists who want a spare instrument tuned differently
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting normal electric strings — this is not a standard set
- Players who need low-end from their guitar
- Anyone with only one guitar they play live in standard
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
Sounds like half a 12-string
Layered against a standard-tuned guitar, it produces the octave shimmer of a 12-string on two tracks.
Detail 03
Thin gauges throughout
Much lower total tension than a standard set. Feels slinky, but chords need a light touch to stay in tune.
Detail 04
Electric guitar set
Gauged and wound for magnetic pickups. Output will be thinner than usual since the heavy strings are gone.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Lower total tension may leave the neck under-bowed; expect relief and intonation to shift
- 02Strings only, no case or tools
- 03Dedicate a guitar to this — swapping back and forth means a setup each time
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is high-strung tuning?
Also called Nashville tuning. The bottom four strings are swapped for lighter ones tuned an octave higher, so the guitar covers only the upper register. Standard string pitch order is kept.
02Can I use these as normal strings?
No. They will sound thin and lack any low end on their own. They're meant to be heard alongside a standard-tuned guitar.
03Will this work on my acoustic?
This set is wound for electric guitars. On acoustic, magnetic-optimized windings still vibrate, but an acoustic-specific high-strung set is the better match.
04Do I need to adjust my truss rod?
Likely yes. Total tension drops significantly compared to a standard set, so the neck may back-bow. Check relief and intonation after they settle.
