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D'ADDARIO ELECTRIC 9's & 10's GUITAR STRINGS

$15.99

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 10-46 Regular Light Balanced Tension set is designed for greater dynamic control and a more consistent feel between strings.

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 10-46 Regular Light Balanced Tension set is designed for greater dynamic control and a more consistent feel between strings.

Key Characteristics

  • Gauge (.010-.046): A "Regular Light" set, providing good playability and flexibility for bending, with a standard wound 3rd string in some variants (like EXL110W) for consistent feel.

  • XL Nickel (EXL110): The classic standard; bright, versatile tone, nickel-plated steel wrap, hexagonal steel core, dependable.

  • NYXL (e.g., NYXL1046): Stronger, better tuning stability, higher output, enhanced mid-range, break-resistant high-carbon steel core, "Fusion Twist" plain steels, but similar feel to EXLs.

  • XS Nickel (e.g., XSE1046): Features an ultra-thin, advanced corrosion-resistant coating for extended life while maintaining natural tone and feel, made with NY Steel core.

  • Tone: Generally bright and punchy, with enhanced mid-range for presence (NYXL) or a natural, uncoated feel (XS).

  • Feel: Smooth, consistent, and slinky, designed for comfortable playing.