Daddario EXL110-10P

D'Addario's hexagonal core wire – introduced in the early 1970s and proprietary to the XL series – provides a mechanical grip on the winding that a round core does not. The result is a winding that stays seated under tension, contributing to the set's tuning stability and consistent intonation across the full scale length. The nickel-plated steel wrap produces the tonal character the EXL110 is known for: a bright fundamental with a well-developed harmonic series, stronger in the upper mids and presence frequencies than a pure nickel wrap would be – versatile enough to work across clean and driven contexts without significant character shift, and present enough to cut through a dense mix when needed. Tension runs from 16.2lbs on the high E to a peak of 19.0lbs on the wound A, with a notably even distribution across the set that contributes to the balanced feel under the picking hand.

In the world of stringed instruments, D'Addario is one of the largest manufacturers of strings themselves. The origins of the brand date back to 17th century Italy, but production was moved to New York in 1905 and even today, the brand's strings are still made and further developed in the USA. D'Addario now offers something for every need, from simple and low-priced strings to coated models and Hex-core strings. Apart from strings, the range has been expanded to include various accessories for guitarists, and other brands such as Planet Waves, Evans, Rico, and Pro Mark, which manufacture accessories for various groups of instruments, now also belong to D'Addario.