D'Addario XL 10-74 Light Top Heavy Bottom 8-String Nickel Wound Electric Strings

D'Addario's iconic nickel-wound electric strings deliver the bright, responsive tone that's defined professional playing for decades. Built with a high-carbon steel core wrapped in nickel-plated steel, these strings offer versatility across genres and playing styles.

This 10-74 Light Top/Heavy Bottom configuration pairs lighter gauges on the treble strings for effortless bending and articulation with reinforced lower strings that produce deep, punchy lows. Perfect for 8-string guitars, this hybrid gauge setup gives you the best of both worlds—nimble upper register control and commanding bass response.

This set contains gauges: 10, 13, 17, 30, 42, 54, 64, 74