Hi my sons guitar teacher said I should be looking for this make of string for him but should get 8 gauge strings. would these be the right ones?

8s or 9s will be fine (as someone else said here, most guitars are set up for 9s when manufactured). One thing though, I know it was 3 years ago, but Dizzy Dave Willis is completely wrong. He says that the greater the gauge, the less tension required, but the exact opposite is the case.

How long are the baritone version of these? I'm looking at using them on a bass vi and tuning it b-b

Hi to be honest I don't know. However, I did find all strings to have at least 12" (30cm) length more than needed for a standard sized 12 string guitar. Excellent quality and for the price I would "suggest" worth a punt. Cheers now ...

What size would you guys reccommend for a floyd rose bridge? The mediums seem to have too much tension, but the medium lights are too bright...

10's are a great standard if you want a little extra stability and power at standard tuning or Eb. If you prefer bends, or have a light touch, 9's are the way to go. And as suggested in a previous post hybrid gauges should provide the best of both!Setup adjustment is usually required when changing string tension on a floyd rose trem, if you find the bridge is lifting, adjust the springs on the rear of the guitar to compensate and retune. There are great guides on how to do this online or else see your nearest tech!Thanks,Paulguitar.co.uk

Hi, are these suitable for a lap steel build? Making one for my son and know very little about guitars. If not can you recommend something. Thanks

I play conventional electric and acoustic/electric guitars (including slide playing), but not a lap steel, so I'm not ideally placed to advise. However, I can strongly recommend D'Addario strings as I've used them for many years with total satisfaction, but I'd suggest you do an internet search for advice on stringing i.e., which gauge will suit your son best, then check out D'Addario for a match on Amazon. D'Addario have a range of at least 4 different gauges for pedal steel.

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D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL115W, Medium Gauge Wound Third 11-49, 6-String Set, Pack of 1

D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL115W, Medium Gauge Wound Third 11-49, 6-String Set, Pack of 1

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Details

Brand
D'Addario
Colour
Medium Blues -
Instrument
Electric
String gauge
Medium Rock
String material type
Nickel Steel

🎸Medium gauge 11-49 for balanced tone & playability

🔋Long-lasting nickel-plated steel for bright tone

⚙️Hex-core tech for perfect intonation & durability

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Description

🎸 Dial in your tone, crank up your edge — strings that keep you ahead of the pack.

DURABILITY THAT LASTS - Engineered for extended play, maintaining tone well beyond typical string life.
BRIGHT VERSATILE TONE - Nickel-plated steel wrap delivers clarity across genres from blues to rock.
PRECISION HEX CORE CONSTRUCTION - Ensures unmatched intonation and consistent feel for every note.
EXCLUSIVE PLAYERS CIRCLE REWARDS - Register your strings to earn points, unlock swag, and get early access to new gear.
MADE IN THE USA WITH EXACTING STANDARDS - Crafted in New York for premium quality and reliability.

D'Addario EXL115W Electric Guitar Strings are medium gauge (11-49) nickel-plated steel strings featuring proprietary hex-core technology for precise intonation and durability. Made in the USA, these strings deliver a bright, versatile tone ideal for blues, jazz, rock, and beyond. Designed for professional players seeking consistent performance, they also offer exclusive rewards through the Players Circle program.

Specifications

ASIN	B000EEHDIE
Best Sellers Rank	16,198 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 532 in Guitar Strings
Body Material Type	Steel and nickel-plated
Brand	D'Addario
Brand Name	D'Addario
Coating Description	coated
Coating description	coated
Colour	Medium Blues - Jazz Rock - Wound 3rd \| EXL115W
Connector Type	6.35mm jack
Customer Reviews	4.8 out of 5 stars 137 Reviews
Finish Type	Uncoated
Global Trade Identification Number	00019954141349
Included Components	Guitar Strings (Set of 6)
Instrument	Electric Guitar
Item Type Name	D'Addario EXL115w Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, Medium/Blues-Jazz Rock, Wound 3rd, 11-49
Item Weight	0.07 Pounds
Manufacturer	D'Addario
Manufacturer Part Number	EXL115W
Material Type	Steel and Nickel
Model Name	EXL115W
Model Number	EXL115W
Product Warranty	Not applicable.
Recommended Uses For Product	Electric Guitar
Set Name	1-Pack
Sound Profile	Bright
String Gauge	Medium Blues/Jazz Rock, Wound 3rd, 11-49
String Material Type	Nickel Steel
String gauge	Medium Blues/Jazz Rock, Wound 3rd, 11-49
String material type	Nickel Steel
UPC	683405215646 019954141349
Unit Count	1 Count

Reviews

A**N

Long Life and Great Tone

Had the same set for nearly a year now, incredibly durable strings. Getting another set 'just in case', but overall they keep remarkably good tone well past the point most strings would go completely dead. They're described as 'Blues/Jazz' strings however they're a lot more versatile that, I personally play a mix of Alternative Rock, Punk and Heavy Metal; which they are very well suited for. The wound third is a must for me, the thick rhythm and creamy leads are what I aim for, however if you're not a fan then I'd recommend the regular EXL115 (no W, so to speak). I've used Ernies before and they break way too quickly, I've used Rotos and they lose tone way too quickly, but in general I've found D'addarios to be solid, reliable strings. This set is no exception, I highly recommend them.

29.09.2014

A**R

GREAT STRINGS ,GREAT TONE .TERRIBLE DELIVERY SERVICE

Bought these strings many times and they are very good in tone and quality. unfortunately 6 days to deliver is not acceptable.

13.09.2018

D**E

Bright sound

Rather disappointed with the quality of the sound, lacking in base and high in treble, a bit too tinny for me. Otherwise a decent cheap set of 11's

23.02.2021

C**M

Items indicated still have not arrived

The date is the 17th March and the indicated items still have not arrived and there is no news of progress. Unfortunately no further review is possible at this time.

17.03.2013

M**E

Best Guitar Strings you could buy

These are the best strings you could want and at a very reasonable price, the quality is first class and cannot be faulted, I have used a verity of strings over the years and have settled on D'Addario which I find to be perfect for me, if you like a nice bright rich tone get these strings you wont be disappointed.

29.12.2014

F**E

Strings

Always like Daddario strings. Good quality last well and stay in tune I have tried lots other brands but these are my favourite

23.01.2014

P**L

D'Addario tend to be the best. Consistently high quality and always sound great and ...

Having tried various brands and gauges of strings over the years, D'Addario tend to be the best. Consistently high quality and always sound great and hold the tuning very well. You cant go wrong with these.

21.06.2018

T**.

Nice sounding strings

Nice sounding strings, didn't have much life to them, though I do tune up and down rather a lot so is half to be expected.

19.04.2015

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