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.

FEATURESl:

• • 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.
• SPECS:
• • Coating: Uncoated
  • Number Of Strings: 6
  • Set Type: Sets, Multipacks
  • Wrap Material: Nickel-Plated Steel
  • String Tension Chart
    

  • Item #	Note	Diameter	Tension
    PL010	E4	0.010 in	16.2 lbs
    PL013	B3	0.013	15.4
    PL017	G3	0.017	16.6
    NW026	D3	0.026	18.4
    NW036	A2	0.036	19.0
    NW046	E2	0.046	16.9