XS Nickel-coated electric guitar strings offer the longest lifespan among D’Addario's electric guitar strings. These premium strings feature a cutting-edge XS coating that ensures maximum durability and a smooth, fast feel without compromising their exceptional tone. Constructed with a NY Steel core, advanced nickel-plated steel wrap wire, and Fusion Twist technology, XS Nickel strings provide superior strength and tuning stability. They also deliver richer harmonics, greater clarity, and remarkable definition with every sweep, slide, and bend. The 10-46 Regular Light gauge is the most popular electric gauge, offering an excellent balance of tone and playability.
Item #
Note
Diameter
Tension
XSPL010
E4
0.010 in
7.375 kgs
XSPL013
B3
0.013
6.995
XSPL017
G3
0.017
7.535
XSNW026
D3
0.026
8.324
XSNW036
A2
0.036
8.614
XSNW046
E2
0.046
7.649
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 D'Addario's exacting specifications at our New York production facility
