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11-49 Medium, XL Half Rounds Electric Guitar Strings
11-49 Medium, XL Half Rounds Electric Guitar Strings
11-49 Medium, XL Half Rounds Electric Guitar Strings
11-49 Medium, XL Half Rounds Electric Guitar Strings
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Medium Electric Guitar Strings EHR370

Coined the “third type of string,” XL Half Rounds are an innovative combination of round wound and flat wound strings. Half Rounds electric guitar strings have a smoother feel than round wound strings, but a fuller tone than strings which are flat wound. Made with a high carbon steel core and stainless steel wrap wire, they’re finished with a precision grinding process to provide a smooth feel and reduced finger noise, with tone that's comparable to round wound strings. This 11-49 Medium gauge set provides increased volume, with slightly more tension and resistance.
 
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Coined the “third type of string,” XL Half Rounds are an innovative combination of round wound and flat wound strings. Half Rounds electric guitar strings have a smoother feel than round wound strings, but a fuller tone than strings which are flat wound. Made with a high carbon steel core and stainless steel wrap wire, they’re finished with a precision grinding process to provide a smooth feel and reduced finger noise, with tone that's comparable to round wound strings. This 11-49 Medium gauge set provides increased volume, with slightly more tension and resistance.
String Tension Chart
Item # Note Diameter Tension
PL011 E 0.011 in 19.63 lbs
PL014 B 0.014 17.85
PL018 G 0.018 18.58
- D 0.028 22.42
- A 0.038 20.95
- E 0.049 18.96

Product Features

  • Coating: Uncoated
  • Number Of Strings: 6
  • Set Type: Sets
  • Wrap Material: Stainless Steel
  • Half Rounds are a nice medium between round and flat wound strings, providing benefits of both.
  • Stainless steel wrap wire is finished with a centerless grinding process to provide a smooth feel, reduced finger noise, and tone comparable to round wound strings.
  • Like all D’Addario electric guitar strings, XL Half Rounds are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.
  • XL Half Rounds sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
  • D’Addario electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

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SMOOTH, HALF ROUNDS

D'Addario Half Rounds are round wound with Stainless Steel and then precision ground, leaving the outer surface smooth and "semi-flat." The result is a string with the flexibility and tension characteristics of round wound strings with a smoother feel, and semi-bright tone, similar to flat wound strings.

SMOOTH, HALF ROUNDS

D'Addario Half Rounds are round wound with Stainless Steel and then precision ground, leaving the outer surface smooth and "semi-flat." The result is a string with the flexibility and tension characteristics of round wound strings with a smoother feel, and semi-bright tone, similar to flat wound strings.

Ben Harper

XL HALF ROUNDS 12-52

"D'Addario has the best strings for every instrument I play."
Ben Harper
Ben Harper

XL HALF ROUNDS 12-52

"D'Addario has the best strings for every instrument I play."
Ben Harper

Ground For A Smoother Sound

Half Round
Half Round

HALF ROUND STRINGS

Half rounds feature a smooth feel and less finger noise, with flexibility and tension like round wound.

WOUND TO PERFECTION 700,000 TIMES A DAY.

String Winding
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STRING WINDING TECHNOLOGY

String winding equipment is designed and built by D'Addario's engineering team, guaranteeing a production range of 500,000 to 700,000 strings per day. Digitally-controlled string winding machines ensure productivity, accuracy, and consistency.

SIX SIDES OF STABILITY.

Hex Core
Hex Core

HEX CORE CONSTRUCTION

Precision drawn hexagonal core was pioneered by D'Addario. This innovation allows the wrap wire to grip the core for superior dimensional stability, enhanced durability, and precise intonation.

Ground For A Smoother Sound

Half Round
Half Round

HALF ROUND STRINGS

Half rounds feature a smooth feel and less finger noise, with flexibility and tension like round wound.

WOUND TO PERFECTION 700,000 TIMES A DAY.

String Winding
String Winding tech highlight

STRING WINDING TECHNOLOGY

String winding equipment is designed and built by D'Addario's engineering team, guaranteeing a production range of 500,000 to 700,000 strings per day. Digitally-controlled string winding machines ensure productivity, accuracy, and consistency.

SIX SIDES OF STABILITY.

Hex Core
Hex Core

HEX CORE CONSTRUCTION

Precision drawn hexagonal core was pioneered by D'Addario. This innovation allows the wrap wire to grip the core for superior dimensional stability, enhanced durability, and precise intonation.

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