Product Detail
EXL140-8 combines D'Addario's popular EXL140 hybrid set with two extra low strings, making it perfect for 8-string electric guitars. It offers a powerful low end for heavy chording and flexible plain steel strings for bending. XL Nickel Wound, D'Addario's top - selling electric guitar strings, are precisely wound with nickel - plated steel on a high - carbon steel core. These strings have a long - lasting, bright tone and great intonation, suitable for all kinds of guitars and musical styles. Optimized for 8 - string electrics tuned F#, B, E, A, D, G, B, E. They are round - wound with nickel - plated steel for a bright sound and come in environmentally friendly, corrosion - resistant packaging to keep them fresh. Made in the U.S.A. for top - notch quality. String Gauges: Plain Steel .010, .013, .017, Nickel Wound .030, .042, .054, .064, .074. PLU: EXL1408
Using these D'Addario EXL140 - 8 guitar strings is easy. First, make sure your 8 - string electric guitar is tuned to F#, B, E, A, D, G, B, E. Then, replace the old strings one by one with these new ones. When playing, you'll notice the powerful low end for heavy chording and the flexibility of the plain steel strings for bending. For maintenance, wipe the strings with a clean cloth after each use to keep them clean and prevent corrosion. Store them in their original environmentally - friendly packaging when not in use. Avoid exposing the strings to extreme temperatures or humidity, as this can affect their performance. If you have any issues with intonation, you may need to adjust your guitar's bridge. Enjoy playing with these high - quality strings!
