Description
XS Nickel coated electric guitar strings provide the longest life 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 every sweep, slide, and bend. This 11-49 Medium gauge set provides increased volume, with slightly more tension and resistance.
Ideal For: All Genres
Made in the USA at our New York production facility.
Product Specs
- Coating: XS
- Number Of Strings: 6
- Set Type: Sets, Multipacks
- Wrap Material: Reformulated Nickel-Plated Steel
- Construction: Round Wound
Product Features
- XS Nickel strings have the longest life of any D’Addario electric string, plus a smooth, fast feel, thanks to the ultra-thin XS film coating.
- Premium nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright tone with increased output, bite, and sustain.
- 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 standard electric strings.
- XS Nickel sets have a code on the recyclable, resealable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
- XS Nickel coated electric strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility
String Tension Chart
| Item # | Note | Tension |
|---|---|---|
| XSPL011 | E4 | 19.600 lbs |
| XSPL014 | B3 | 17.800 lbs |
| XSPL018 | G3 | 18.600 lbs |
| XSNW028 | D3 | 21.000 lbs |
| XSNW038 | A2 | 20.900 lbs |
| XSNW049 | E2 | 18.900 lbs |
Tech Specs
- Guitar Type:Electric Guitar
- Number of Strings:6
- Coated:Yes
- Gauges:.011, .014, .018, .028, .038, .049
- Core Material:Steel
- Winding Material:Nickel Plated Steel
- Winding Type:Round Wound
- Manufacturer Part Number: XSE1149