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D'Addario EXL157 XL Nickel Wound Electric Baritone Guitar Strings - .014-.068 Medium

.014-.068 Baritone Medium Gauge Baritone Guitar Strings, Nickel Wound
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D'Addario Quality for Your Baritone Guitar

D'Adarrio's XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings, their most popular string, gives your guitar a bright and detailed sound with spot-on intonation. Sweetwater knows that choosing the perfect string is vital to a musician's sound. The hexagonal high carbon steel core is wrapped with nickel-plated steel for a long-lasting string that's ready to tackle any style of music.

D'Addario - Making strings for over 300 years

Behind every set of D'Addario strings are over three centuries of fine craftsmanship. The D'Addario family tradition began in the tiny town of Salle, Italy in 1680 where they made assorted instrument strings for over two hundred years before relocating to New York in 1905. As the modern string making industry began to develop, the D'Addario family emerged as innovators by designing the winding machine most string makers still use today. And while their techniques have modernized, the pride that goes into each set of strings dates back to the D'Addario family's earliest roots.

D'Addario EXL157 Nickel Wound Baritone 6-String Electric Guitar Strings Features:
  • Baritone guitar strings
  • Medium gauge
  • .014, .018, .026, .044, .056, .068
  • Bright tone
  • Round wound
D'Addario's XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings give your guitar a beautiful, bright tone!
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Tech Specs

  • Guitar Type: Electric Baritone Guitar
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Coated: No
  • Gauges: .014, .018p, .026w, .044, .056, .068
  • Core Material: High-carbon Steel
  • Winding Material: Nickel Plated Steel
  • Winding Type: Round Wound
  • Manufacturer Part Number: EXL157

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Rated 5/5

Will fit standard size grover tuners

Just for anyone who is wondering these fit just fine on my Les Paul. Tension is perfect for B standard tuning. The 68 fits perfectly into the standard grover tuners that came stock on it. Was concerned about that when I purchased them as I couldn't find any reviews detailing this. The larger strings have a taper. Be warned though that there is a possibility of it binding on the nut. I had mine fitted for heavier gauge strings awhile back so I'm not sure how a stock one would handle these gauges. All and all I couldn't be happier. Definitely my new favorite set for B standard.
Music background: Metal Enthusiast/Weekend Warrior
Rated 5/5

Holds fast at ultra low tunings

I've been playing doom for a long time and started using these about 13 years ago. I play standard length guitars in G#, almost a full octave down from standard, and these just lock in.
Never a problem with it being flabby or constant re tuning.
Music background: Shrine of the Serpent
Rated 5/5

Best baritone guitar for the money...

Everything about this guitar is fantastic... The only gripe I have is the neck is a bit thick for me, but it's there for a reason... This Baritone is made for super low tuned metal... It works great at B and A/Drop B and A tunings out of the box, but it's made for 8 string tunings in a 6 string format... It has two enlarged low tuning post for heavier strings kind of like a Bass Guitar would have, and your Lowest string has a extra large insert point if you want to use a Bass string on your low G, F, or even E tunings... So it can get as low as you want to go lol. I love the sound of low tuned Djent, and this guitar can get you there easily without the fuss of playing a 7 or 8 string guitar... Not everyone wants to play a 7 or 8, but some of us want that low sound, this guitar will get you there... It has a 28 scale so set it up right, and it'll stay in tune all the way up the neck in those super low tunings... The cleans are clean, super clean... So you can get those crystal clear cleans we want for Djent and Ambient sounds as well... Very even sounding between the bridge and neck pickups... Why did they put this stupid kill switch on here... That is the only question, am I right??? Still... That just leaves a place where you can upgrade yourself, and add one of EMG's cool add on units if you want... Epic Guitar, so far anyways... I will give an update after more time with it... I wouldn't buy any other Baritone out, that wasn't a custom build for low tuning Djent and metal...
Music background: Audio Engineer
Rated 5/5

The Best

These are the best strings for any baritone. They come stock on the PRS MM baritone, which is what I play them on, and for good reason. Perfect intonation, balanced tone without sacrificing it, and amazing feel. Love the wound 3rd especially for these gauges. Unwound just sounds really quacky. I keep mine tuned to Drop A# and they hold up very well. Long lasting, too! I can make it through about three gigs before they lose their brightness a little. Some people like to wait longer to change, but I just personally like my strings really fresh. Great strings. Haven't found anything that can beat 'em. I've tried Ernie Ball, Everly, DR and they didn't really feel comfortable, tone-wise. But, these do just right for me. Give 'em a try! Thanks
Music background: Working Musician
Rated 4/5

Beastly Strings!

Love all D'addario strings. I use them exclusively on all my guitars and basses. This set is no different. Rock solid tuning, long life, bright and punchy. Perfect. I have the baritone set on an Eastwood baritone tuned to drop G# and they are working almost perfectly.

I had to take one star away because they are a little short, or more so, the windings should go the full length and not have any exposed plain string at the end. These just barely reached the 3rd and 4th tuning pegs with enough to make a full wrap around the post.

A grabbed 4 packs at once and have no regrets.
Music background: Studio, Live
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