XS Nickel-coated electric guitar strings offer the longest lifespan of any D’Addario electric guitar string. With their groundbreaking XS coating, these premium strings achieve maximum durability and provide a smooth, fast feel while preserving their exceptional tone. Built with a NY Steel core, reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire, and Fusion Twist technology, XS Nickel strings deliver superior strength and tuning stability. They also enhance sound with richer harmonics, greater clarity, and remarkable definition through every sweep, slide, and bend. The 10-52 Light Top/Heavy Bottom gauge set provides a deeper low-end compared to Regular Lights, while maintaining a comfortable level of 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
XSNW030
D3
0.030
11.198
XSNW042
A2
0.042
11.58
XSNW052
E2
0.052
9.561
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
