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. 9-42 Super Light gauge strings are easy to bend and very flexible.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PL009 | E4 | 0.009 in | 13.1 lbs |
| PL011 | B3 | 0.011 in | 11.0 lbs |
| PL016 | G3 | 0.016 in | 14.7 lbs |
| NW024 | D3 | 0.024 in | 15.7 lbs |
| NW032 | A2 | 0.032 in | 15.5 lbs |
| NW042 | E2 | 0.042 in | 14.4 lbs |