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D'Addario EXL140-8 - Light Top/Heavy Bottom for Electric 8-String
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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.
- 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
- Environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always fresh
- 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
- Environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always fresh
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Good for 25" scale PRS guitars 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
I struggled to find the right guage for 25" scale PRS Core models. 9s were good for bends, but aneamic tone. 10s were too heavy (better on 24.75"). 09-46 hit the right balance and were easy to dial-in for intonation.
Posted by sb on Jul 6, 2024
Love 'em! 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Windsor, Ontario
For years, these have been my go-to set for my main Drop A# guitar. .013-.062 is the sweet spot for me (.065 is pushing it and .059 isn't enough).
Good stuff!
Posted by Luca on Jan 16, 2024
Perfect for Drop C 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store North York (Steeles), Ontario
I use this set religiously on all my guitars. i play pretty aggressive and these strings not only stay in tune well they also intonate well. i have used other brands and i cant say the same. Strings are obviously a personal pref. But i do have to recommend these if you chug hard and play in Drop C.
Posted by Lenny on Sep 3, 2023
Good Strings 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Sydney, Nova Scotia
I've been using Ernie Ball strings exclusively but tried these for something different. While I hated them the first day, now I'm considering staying with the Daddarios. The guitar has not gone out of tune in weeks and I'm very happy with the tone.
Posted by Zach Farrell on Sep 27, 2021
My favourite strings 1 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Cambridge, Ontario
When I first put these on my guitar I fell in love. These play so effortless for me and that wound third is now a must. I won't even consider buying any other brand/gauge.
Posted by Mike Nightingale on Nov 7, 2020
String did not last 7 days... 0 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Kanata, Ontario
I practice 2 to 3 hrs per day, normally my strings set last me roughly 30 days, small string brake and its time to change them, this set did not last me a week, and did not sound that good. Really not worth it...
Posted by Roger on May 17, 2020
Great strings...worth trying 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Guelph, Ontario
I used to play just 9's until a L&M tech recommended these...haven't looked back. They are on pretty much all my solid bodies...mostly Strats (7)
Posted by TC on Apr 9, 2020
decent strings 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Abbotsford, British Columbia
got these about 2 months ago and the the low E string just broke, loved the tone and flexibilty. would recommend highly.
Posted by Dylan on Mar 9, 2020
would recommend 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Chinook, Alberta
i use these strings for drop tunings and enjoy using them they always sound great
Posted by anonymous on Aug 16, 2018
D'addario brand are strings i go for than any other 2 thumbs up 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton South, Alberta
D'addario brand are strings i go for than any other 2 thumbs up
Posted by anonymous on Apr 7, 2018
D'addario brand are strings i go for than any other 2 thumbs up 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton South, Alberta
D'addario brand are strings i go for than any other 2 thumbs up
Posted by anonymous on Apr 7, 2018
Great Strings 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (LM Pro), Ontario
I needed heavier gauge strings to keep my guitar in tune when it is downtuned to D standard with drop C or A. Though, if you play in drop A exclusively, you might want to use a 54 or 56 for the 6th string. Can be tuned up to E standard without problems if needed. You might have to file the bridge saddles and nut slightly to get these to fit. Make sure to apply some lubricant as well. Definitely has a thicker tone compared to Ernie Ball Power Slinky.
Posted by anonymous on Nov 9, 2017
great tone with ease of play 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Saint John, New Brunswick
great for tuning to standard. awesome tone
Posted by dave lloyd on Aug 13, 2016
Great strings 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Nanaimo, British Columbia
I had two of my guitars strung with wound 18 third strings on the recommendation of my guitar tech who set the intonation to suit. I was thrilled to find D'addario had a set to accommodate my needs. I've been using EXL's for years. They out last everything else I've tried. They stay in tune with proper stretching and sound great! I use EXL110's on my other electrics. EJ's on my acoustics.
Posted by Theo on Dec 6, 2015
Great strings 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Vancouver, British Columbia
Moved up from 9's and these strings still give my tele the nice twang. Still gives the bright tone that I'm looking for and still easy to bend.
I will be putting these on when I get a strat.
Posted by anonymous on Feb 4, 2015
hey 2 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Abbotsford, British Columbia
these are great strings because im a chick magnet when I use them on the beach in my speedo
Posted by heywa on Apr 9, 2013
My Favorite Brand for Fender Stratocasters 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Ottawa, Ontario
This is the goto reliable string brand and gauge I have used for years on Fender Stratocasters. Good quality and tone, no complaints, rarely breakage.
Posted by Robert on Apr 9, 2013
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| EXL140-8 - Light Top/Heavy Bottom for Electric 8-String | 354052 |
