XS Nickel coated electric guitar strings give you the longest lifetime of any D’Addario electric guitar string. Coated with our groundbreaking XS coating, these premium electric strings attain maximum life and a smooth, fast feel without dampening their outstanding tone. Constructed with a NY Steel core, reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire, and Fusion Twist technology, XS Nickel strings boast superior strength and tuning stability, plus richer harmonics, greater clarity, and remarkable definition with each sweep, slide, and bend. This 10-46 Regular Light gauge set is our hottest gauge, providing a nice balance of tone and playability.
CORROSION-RESISTANT, EXTENDED LIFE – XS Nickel strings have the longest lifetime of any D’Addario electric string, plus a smooth, fast feel, and not using a fraying, peeling, or dampening, way to the ultra-thin XS film coating.
BRIGHT TONE – Reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright tone with increased output, bite, and sustain.
STAYS IN TUNE, STRONGER STRING – With a NY Steel core and Fusion Twist technology, XS Nickel offers greater break strength and unmatched tuning stability—staying in tune 131% better than same old electric strings.
EARN REWARD POINTS – XS Nickel sets have a code at the recyclable, resealable VCI bag, which you’ll be able to register to earn Players Circle points.
MADE IN THE USA – XS Nickel coated electric strings are made in the us—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.