D'Addario XSE0942 Nickel-plated Steel Coated Electric Guitar Strings - .009-.042 Super Light

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 9-42 Super Light gauge set is easy to bend and very flexible.

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

Guitar Type: Electric Guitar

Number of Strings: 6

Coated: Yes

Gauges: .009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042

Core Material: Steel

Winding Material: Nickel Plated Steel

Winding Type: Round Wound

Item #
Note
Diameter
Tension

XSPL009
E4
0.009 in
13.1 lbs

XSPL011
B3
0.011
11.0

XSPL016
G3
0.016
14.7

XSNW024
D3
0.024
15.7

XSNW032
A2
0.032
15.4

XSNW042
E2
0.042
14.3