--- product_id: 52459970 title: "Electric Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL125-3D, Super Light Top/Regular Bottom Gauge 9-46, 6-String Set, Pack of 3" brand: "d'addario" price: "VT10063" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "D'addario" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/52459970-electric-guitar-strings-xl-nickel-exl125-3d-super-light-top store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Super Light Top/Regular Bottom 9-42 gauge Proprietary Hex-Core for perfect intonation Made in USA precision manufacturing Electric Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL125-3D, Super Light Top/Regular Bottom Gauge 9-46, 6-String Set, Pack of 3 **Brand:** d'addario **Price:** VT10063 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Upgrade your tone, stay in tune, and join the elite riff-makers! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Electric Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL125-3D, Super Light Top/Regular Bottom Gauge 9-46, 6-String Set, Pack of 3 by d'addario - **How much does it cost?** VT10063 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/52459970-electric-guitar-strings-xl-nickel-exl125-3d-super-light-top) ## Best For - d'addario enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted d'addario brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Balanced Hybrid Gauge:** Super light top strings for effortless bends, regular bottom strings for punchy rhythm. - • **Consistent Intonation:** Hex-Core technology ensures your strings stay perfectly in tune, set after set. - • **Bright & Versatile Tone:** Nickel-plated steel wrap delivers a crisp, clear sound across genres from rock to blues. - • **Durability Meets Comfort:** Polished nickel wound strings offer smooth playability and long-lasting reliability. - • **Exclusive Rewards Program:** Register your strings to earn Players Circle points and join a community of pros. ## Overview D'Addario EXL125-3D electric guitar strings feature a super light top and regular bottom gauge (9-42) for optimal playability and tone balance. Made in the USA with proprietary Hex-Core technology, these nickel-plated steel strings deliver bright, versatile sound and consistent intonation. Sold in a convenient 3-pack, they offer durability, smooth feel, and a rewards program for loyal players. ## Description From the manufacturer DIAL IT IN. CRANK IT UP. XL Nickel Wound, D'Addario's most popular electric strings, are precision wound with nickel plated steel onto a carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core. XL Nickel electric strings deliver a bright tone and precise intonation, ideal for a wide range of musical styles. D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings XL Nickel Wound XT Nickel NYXL XL Chromes XL Half Rounds XL Pro Steels XL Pure Nickel Round Wound ROUND, WOUND, AND RESPONSIVE. Round wound strings have a feel and tone familiar to players plus durability and precise intonation. Hex Core Construction Six Sides of Stability The precision drawn hex core was pioneered by D’Addario, to allow the wrap wire to grip the core. String Winding Technology Wound to Perfection 700,000 times a day String winding equipment built by D'Addario creates between 500,000 and 700,000 strings per day. Wire Drawing Exact Standards, Extraordinary Sounds. D'Addario's wire drawing machines produce wire to our specs, yielding high performance products. Brandi Carlile Mark Knopfler Jimmy Herring "D’Addario strings are a very important part of the technical quilt that make up my tone. Whether we're in the studio or on stage, my band and I only use D’Addario." Brandi Plays XL Nickel 10-52 "I use D’Addario strings on everything, acoustic and electric. In 30 years I’ve never had a bad string on a guitar." Mark Plays XL Nickel 09-42 "I’ve been using D’Addario strings as long as I can remember, and I've experimented with a lot of gauges." Jimmy Plays XL Nickel 10-46 GET REWARDED PLAYING D’ADDARIO JUST GOT MORE REWARDING! Join Players Circle and get rewarded with free stuff and other perks just for playing D’Addario. REGISTER YOUR PRODUCTS REGISTER YOUR PLAYERS CIRCLE CODE Register the Players Circle code printed inside your package to start earning points. REDEEM YOUR POINTS REDEEM FOR GEAR, MERCHANDISE & SWAG Watch your points add up and redeem them for all things D'Addario. EXCLUSIVE ACCESS ACCESS TO BETA TESTING & EXCLUSIVE PROMOTIONS Players Circle members get first dibs on testing new products, before anyone even knows they exist. Review: Reliable, Great-Sounding Strings — Always a Solid Choice! - I’ve used D’Addario strings for years, and the EXL125-3D set continues to be one of the best options out there for electric guitar players. This 3-pack is excellent value, especially if you go through strings regularly like I do. The hybrid gauge (9-46) gives the perfect balance: the lighter top strings make bending easy and expressive, while the heavier bottom strings provide solid rhythm tones with plenty of punch. The tone is bright, but not harsh, and they settle in quickly after the first stretch — staying in tune reliably even with aggressive playing. The nickel wound design gives a smooth, comfortable feel under the fingers and a classic, versatile sound that works well across multiple styles — from rock to blues to indie. Plus, each set is individually sealed inside the main packaging to keep them fresh, which is a big plus if you’re not using all three sets at once. Overall, D’Addario remains my go-to brand for a reason: consistent quality, great tone, and excellent durability. Highly recommend these for anyone looking for a dependable string upgrade. Review: Brilliant - Brilliant guitar strings. My go to strings for Fender scale length guitars ## Features - PERFECT INTONATION: Our best-selling electric guitar strings, these XL Nickel strings deliver perfect intonation, consistent feel and reliable durability. - VERSATILE, BRIGHT TONE – Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, versatile electric guitar tone, great for a variety of musical genres. - FOR THE ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE – Like all D’Addario electric guitar strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability. - EARN REWARD POINTS - XL Nickel sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points. - MADE IN THE USA – XL Nickel electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000OR2UJS | | Best Sellers Rank | 1,021 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 65 in Guitar Strings | | Body Material Type | Steel and Nickel | | Brand | D'Addario | | Brand Name | D'Addario | | Coating Description | Nickel Wound | | Coating description | Nickel Wound | | Colour | Grey | | Country of Origin | USA | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,274 Reviews | | Finish Type | Polished | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00019954934194 | | Included Components | 1 x EXL125-3D / includes 3 x EXL125 string set | | Instrument | Electric Guitar | | Item Weight | 45 g | | Manufacturer | D'Addario Ltd | | Manufacturer Part Number | EXL125-3D | | Material Type | Alloy Steel | | Model Name | EXL125-3D | | Model Number | EXL125-3D | | Recommended Uses For Product | Guitarra | | Set Name | 3-Pack | | Sound Profile | Bright, High-Frequency Emphasis | | String Gauge | Super Light | | String Material Type | Alloy Steel | | String gauge | Super Light | | String material type | Alloy Steel | | UPC | 019954934194 | | Unit Count | 3 unité | ## Product Details - **Brand:** D'Addario - **Colour:** Grey - **Instrument:** Electric Guitar - **String gauge:** Super Light - **String material type:** Alloy Steel ## Images ![Electric Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL125-3D, Super Light Top/Regular Bottom Gauge 9-46, 6-String Set, Pack of 3 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Oq1-h2U+L.jpg) ![Electric Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL125-3D, Super Light Top/Regular Bottom Gauge 9-46, 6-String Set, Pack of 3 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QJ0qoVDvL.jpg) ![Electric Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL125-3D, Super Light Top/Regular Bottom Gauge 9-46, 6-String Set, Pack of 3 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91B9OzCOo5L.jpg) ![Electric Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL125-3D, Super Light Top/Regular Bottom Gauge 9-46, 6-String Set, Pack of 3 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jR7ks13BL.jpg) ![Electric Guitar Strings, XL Nickel, EXL125-3D, Super Light Top/Regular Bottom Gauge 9-46, 6-String Set, Pack of 3 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81KJ4-MgXUL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reliable, Great-Sounding Strings — Always a Solid Choice! *by J***D on 9 April 2025* I’ve used D’Addario strings for years, and the EXL125-3D set continues to be one of the best options out there for electric guitar players. This 3-pack is excellent value, especially if you go through strings regularly like I do. The hybrid gauge (9-46) gives the perfect balance: the lighter top strings make bending easy and expressive, while the heavier bottom strings provide solid rhythm tones with plenty of punch. The tone is bright, but not harsh, and they settle in quickly after the first stretch — staying in tune reliably even with aggressive playing. The nickel wound design gives a smooth, comfortable feel under the fingers and a classic, versatile sound that works well across multiple styles — from rock to blues to indie. Plus, each set is individually sealed inside the main packaging to keep them fresh, which is a big plus if you’re not using all three sets at once. Overall, D’Addario remains my go-to brand for a reason: consistent quality, great tone, and excellent durability. Highly recommend these for anyone looking for a dependable string upgrade. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant *by A***R on 2 March 2026* Brilliant guitar strings. My go to strings for Fender scale length guitars ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ amazing tone and feel at a great price *by J***N on 23 July 2020* I LOVE these strings. These have been my go to string brand and gauge for a number of years. Daddario always put out amazing quality products at a great price and these are no exception. These sound nice and bright, and hold their freshness for a number of weeks of heavy playing. They break in quickly and hold tuning amazingly. I really can not recommend these enough. These are great for a number of genres and playing styles. Perfect for me when on fender scale guitars in standard or Eb tuning. ## Frequently Bought Together - D'Addario EXL125-3D Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, Super Light Top/Regular Bottom, 9-46, 3 Sets - D'Addario Guitar Strings - Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - EJ15-3D - Rich, Full Tonal Spectrum - For 6 String Guitars - 10-47 Extra Light, 3-Pack --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/52459970-electric-guitar-strings-xl-nickel-exl125-3d-super-light-top](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/52459970-electric-guitar-strings-xl-nickel-exl125-3d-super-light-top) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*