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EXL140-8 combines one of D'Addario's most popular hybrid sets, EXL140, two additional low strings to create a set optimized for 8-string electric guitars. This combination delivers powerful low end for heavy chording and flexible plain steel strings for bending.

XL Nickel Wound, D'Addario's most popular electric guitar strings, are precision wound with nickelplated steel onto a carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core. The result, strings with long lasting, distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation, is ideal for the widest variety of guitars and musical styles.



D'Addario EXL140 Light Top Heavy/Bottom 8-String Electric Guitar Strings
D'Addario EXL140 Light Top Heavy/Bottom 8-String Electric Guitar Strings
D'Addario EXL140 Light Top Heavy/Bottom 8-String Electric Guitar Strings

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  • Optimized for 8-string electrics tuned F#, B, E, A, D, G, B, E
  • Round wound with nickelplated steel for distinctive bright tone
  • Environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always fresh
  • Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
  • String Gauges: Plain Steel .010, .013 .017, Nickel Wound .030, .042, .054, .064, .074

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    submitted5 years ago

    bydarkmarc

    fromVisalia ca

    there nice rich tone bright and warm

  • Using for 7 string guitar tuned to A (down 1 whole step)

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byA Tune 7 stringer

    fromFairfax, VA

    Wanted to drop from standard 7 string tuning down a whole step without having to resort to extra large strings. I use .10 Daddario's for my 6 strings in both E and Eb. I bought this 8 string pack and held the lowest string, .74, and used the rest to tune to A. My guitar was receptive and after a day of breakin all feels close to the 7 string setup I had tuned to B with lighter sttings.

  • Great for drop you tuning because of the 74 eighth string

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byRayce

    fromNew Mexico

    I used them for my multi scale ibanez that I have in drop e and their tension remains great! Good strings if you prefer daddario

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byJ

    fromTracy, CA

    Are the strings long enough for 27 inch scale or longer?

    Are the strings long enough for 27 inch scale or longer?

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    Yes they are.