D’Addario EXL120 Nickel Wound Super Light Electric Guitar Strings - 09-42

D'Addario EXL120 Nickel Wound Super Light Electric Guitar Strings – 09–42

The D'Addario EXL120 is the world's best-selling electric guitar string — and the benchmark by which all others are measured. Nickel wound for a warm, balanced tone with just the right amount of brightness, the EXL120 in super light gauge offers effortless playability, smooth feel, and the consistent performance that players at every level rely on.

Key Features

• Gauge: Super Light – .009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042 — low tension for fast playing, easy bending, and comfortable long sessions
• Material: Nickel-plated steel wrap wire over a high-carbon steel hex core for a warm, balanced tone with clear articulation
• Classic Electric Tone: Nickel wrap delivers the smooth, versatile sound suited for rock, blues, pop, jazz, and everything in between
• Super Light Tension: Ideal for lead guitarists, beginners, and players who prefer effortless fretting and wide string bends
• Reduced Fret Wear: Nickel-plated wrap is gentler on frets compared to pure steel, extending the life of your fretboard
• Consistent Intonation: Precision-wound to D'Addario's strict tolerances for reliable tuning stability and accurate intonation across the neck
• Made in the USA — the world's most trusted electric guitar string

Specifications

• String Set: EXL120
• Gauges: 09–11–16–24–32–42
• Core: High-Carbon Steel Hex Core
• Wrap: Nickel-Plated Steel
• Coating: None (uncoated)
• Suitable For: Electric guitars

From bedroom practice to headline performances, the EXL120 is the string that millions of guitarists worldwide trust to deliver — every single time you plug in.