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. This 09-40 Super Light Balanced Tension set is designed for greater dynamic control and a more consistent feel between strings.
Ideal For: All Genres
Made in the USA at our New York production facility.
Product Specs
- Coating: Uncoated
- Number Of Strings: 6
- Set Type: Sets
- Wrap Material: Nickel-Plated Steel
- Construction: Round Wound
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.
String Tension Chart
| Item # | Note | Tension |
|---|---|---|
| PL009 | E4 | 13.100 lbs |
| PL012 | B3 | 13.100 lbs |
| PL015 | G3 | 12.900 lbs |
| NW022 | D3 | 13.300 lbs |
| NW030 | A2 | 13.900 lbs |
| NW040 | E2 | 13.200 lbs |