Daddario EXL120BT

Electric Guitar String Set

Nickel-plated steel
Roundwound
Gauges: 009 - 012 - 015 - W022 - W030 - W040

Available since February 2013
Item number 307811
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
String gauge 009 - 040
Strength of the strings 0,009" – 0,040"
Material Nickel Plated Steel
G-String Wound No

27,25 AED 6,39 €

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Jacky - Netherlands 25.12.2020

I've been pleasantly surprised by these strings.

The equal-tension concept isn't just marketing.
Changing strings on my guitars on a "when needed"-basis created a period where some had the balanced set on them,
while others were still on regular tension strings and the difference was very much noticeable when swapping guitars

No, it will not perform tremolo divebombs or pull-ups in unison, or keep floating trems in tune when breaking a string
Basic strumming and picking also isn't where the change lies (though I did suspect a more consistent feel in alternate picking and sweeps)
but the area where it will be most noticeable is bending strings
the 'feel' between strings is closer and unison double-string bends take less effort (though a very seasoned player might actually be more adept with the 'inconsistent' feel of a regular set)

The stars are neutral for the following reasons:
For sound, I did not notice any change (played 09-42 prior)
and the quality? Well, they're d'Addario's, for my personal tastes and experience, the best strings I tried so far

Anyone willing to experiment, give them a try (it's not like they cost the world)

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Balanced tension set from the world's most popular string brand

David5140 06.04.2015

D'Addario is the most popular string brand and produces these balanced tension sets. A few other brands may produce balanced tension sets but they may be few. As far as I know, only D'Addario makes them.

I find these sets very good; for the equal feel when playing between each string and I think it's easier on the neck and truss rod since the tension is distributed equally.

I, personally, use these 9s for standard tuning on a 25.5" scale guitar. I don't think I will go for 10s as the tension would obviously increase resulting in a faster attack and release and a longer sustain (I like medium sustain, attack and release). Also, obviously more tension on the neck and truss rod.

And I forgot to mention bending is easier with medium tension strings.

The only qualm with these strings is that perhaps they don't last so long, especially the wound ones with nickel. It gets oxidized very quickly. Some reviewers around the world complain about this and talk about other brands that make longer-lasting strings.
Of course it depends on how much one plays, the sweat from the fingers, if the strings are wiped after each use, environmental conditions, etc.

But, overall, they're still the most popular strings in the world and I'm glad they make these balanced tension sets.

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Dimakey 16.07.2020

Looks like the second string works better for me on these balanced tension sets.

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Good - Reliable - Inexpensive

Anonymous 11.06.2015

These strings both sound and feel great! very similar to other good string brands, cannot fault them at all and for the price i think ill be sticking with these for the foreseeable future! The balanced tension is slightly noticeable which is nice, i really like the tensions of these strings and the tone that comes with that - although that is only my opinion!

I would recommend any electric guitarists to at least try these strings, and for such a cheap price you may as well!

They arrived very well wrapped and boxed (the usual for thomann) and sooner than i expected!!

I've been telling every musician i know about the fantastic service and prices from thomann, since i first bought things here I've not used another music shop!!

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