Description
XL Nickel Wound electric guitar strings are the standard against which all other strings are measured. Our best-selling electric set, XL Nickel has been revered by players everywhere since 1974. Made with a high carbon steel core and nickel-plated steel wrap wire, XL Nickel strings have a bright, versatile tone, ideal for a wide variety of musical styles. 10-46 Regular Light strings are our most popular gauge, providing a nice balance of tone and playability.
Ideal For:
- All Genres
Product Features
- D’Addario’s best-selling electric guitar string, revered by players since 1974.
- Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, versatile electric guitar tone, great for a variety of musical genres.
- Like all D’Addario electric guitar strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.
- XL Nickel sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
- XL Nickel electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.
Product Specs
- Coating: Uncoated
- Number Of Strings: 6
- Set Type: Set
- Wrap Material: Nickel-Plated Steel
String Tension Chart
| Item # | Note | Diameter | Tension |
|---|---|---|---|
| PL010 | E4 | 0.010 in | 16.2 lbs |
| PL013 | B3 | 0.013 in | 15.4 lbs |
| PL017 | G3 | 0.017 in | 16.6 lbs |
| NW026 | D3 | 0.026 in | 18.4 lbs |
| NW036 | A2 | 0.036 in | 19.0 lbs |
| NW046 | E2 | 0.046 in | 16.9 lbs |