---
product_id: 51047788
title: "D'Addario EXL140 Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, Light Top/Heavy Bottom, 10-52"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "$29"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "D'addario"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/51047788-daddario-exl140-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings-light-top-heavy
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# 10-52 gauge for dynamic play Hex-Core tech for perfect intonation Made in USA precision D'Addario EXL140 Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, Light Top/Heavy Bottom, 10-52

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** $29
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Elevate your riffs with the legendary D'Addario EXL140 – where precision meets power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** D'Addario EXL140 Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, Light Top/Heavy Bottom, 10-52 by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** $29 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- d'addario enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted d'addario brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Iconic Tone Since 1974:** Trusted best-seller delivering bright, versatile nickel-plated steel sound across genres.
- • **Proudly Made in the USA:** Crafted in New York with exacting standards, supporting quality and American craftsmanship.
- • **Eco-Friendly & Rewarding:** Recyclable packaging with Players Circle points—join the community and earn while you play.
- • **Precision Engineered Hex-Core:** Ensures consistent feel, perfect intonation, and long-lasting durability for pro-level performance.
- • **Light Top / Heavy Bottom Gauge:** 10-52 string set balances easy bends with powerful low-end punch—ideal for expressive playing.

## Overview

D'Addario EXL140 Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings (10-52 gauge) are a top-rated, best-selling set known for their bright, versatile tone and reliable durability. Featuring proprietary Hex-Core technology for perfect intonation and a balanced light top/heavy bottom gauge, these strings are crafted in the USA and come with eco-friendly packaging that rewards loyal players.

## Description

Buy D'Addario EXL140 Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, Light Top/Heavy Bottom, 10-52. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

Review: Super cheap and reliable strings from a good brand - These are fantastic go-to guitar strings. I'm a causal player and have no need for fancy metals and windings, but I do like reliability and durability. D'Addario's a good and trusted brand, and at such a cheap price I don't really see a reason for me to get anything else. As for gauge, I personally love 10-46 on my LP style guitar (same as the stock ones). Super easy to bend after a few days of the strings stretching and loosening up.
Review: Good quality strings! - For uncoated strings they're decent and last a while but still prefer coated as they last and sound better for much longer. But d'addario strings are decent and good quality strings that I always seem to come back to out of all the other brands!

## Features

- BESTSELLING SET – XL Nickel are our best-selling electric guitar strings, revered by players since 1974.
- VERSATILE, BRIGHT TONE – Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, versatile electric guitar tone, great for a variety of musical genres.
- FOR THE ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE – Like all D’Addario electric guitar strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.
- EARN REWARD POINTS - XL Nickel sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
- MADE IN THE USA – XL Nickel electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000EEL77M |
| Best Sellers Rank | 10 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 4 in Guitar Strings |
| Body Material | Nickel Steel |
| Colour | Black |
| Country Produced In | United States |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (39,908) |
| Date First Available | 26 Mar. 2008 |
| Instrument Key | c |
| Item Weight | 18 g |
| Item model number | EXL140 |
| Material Type | Nickel Wound Light Top/Heavy |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 11.18 x 11.18 x 0.25 cm; 18 g |
| Size | Lt. Top/Hvy. Bottom, 10-52 |
| String Gauge | Light Top/Heavy Bottom |
| String Material | Nickel |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **Colour:** Black
- **Instrument:** Electric Guitar
- **String gauge:** Light Top/Heavy Bottom
- **String material type:** Nickel

## Images

![D'Addario EXL140 Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, Light Top/Heavy Bottom, 10-52 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/814Ge8rCzYL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: 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?**
A: 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.

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

**Q: 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...**
A: 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

**Q: 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**
A: 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.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super cheap and reliable strings from a good brand
*by E***T on 29 November 2025*

These are fantastic go-to guitar strings. I'm a causal player and have no need for fancy metals and windings, but I do like reliability and durability. D'Addario's a good and trusted brand, and at such a cheap price I don't really see a reason for me to get anything else. As for gauge, I personally love 10-46 on my LP style guitar (same as the stock ones). Super easy to bend after a few days of the strings stretching and loosening up.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality strings!
*by R***E on 6 November 2025*

For uncoated strings they're decent and last a while but still prefer coated as they last and sound better for much longer. But d'addario strings are decent and good quality strings that I always seem to come back to out of all the other brands!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality
*by M***W on 15 December 2025*

These strings are great quality and nice to play with

## Frequently Bought Together

- D'Addario Guitar Strings - XL Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - EXL140 - Perfect Intonation, Consistent Feel, Reliable Durability - For 6 String Guitars - 10-52 Light Top/Heavy Bottom
- D'Addario Lemon Oil - Guitar Fretboard Oil - Guitar Accessories - Removes Dirt, Grease, Build Up from Instrument - Conditions to Resist Dryness - Extends Fretboard Life

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*Last updated: 2026-01-23*